Intermediate Web Design and Development Using WordPress
Enhance your web design skills with WordPress, low-code page builders, responsive design, and effective website management in 9 hours.
Program Overview:
Duration: 3 Weeks
Cost: Ugx 700,000
Includes: 1 Project Assessment
Purpose & Outcome:
Learners will develop an understanding of WordPress theme customization and the use of popular page builders. By the end of this session, participants will be able to distinguish between free and premium themes, utilize Elementor and similar tools to design custom pages, and apply drag-and-drop techniques to build functional, multi-page websites.
Prerequisites:
- Familiarity with basic WordPress navigation and content creation
- Knowledge of web browsing and basic text-editing tools
- A computer or laptop with internet access
Benefits:
- Online and hands-on training to ensure practical skills
- Mentorship opportunities post-training, focusing on WordPress site development
- Opportunities to work on real-world projects, contributing to a portfolio of commercial or professional sites
Program Overview
WordPress Theme Customization and Page Builders
- Introduction to WordPress Themes: Free vs. Premium Themes
- Basics of Elementor and Other Popular Page Builders (e.g., WPBakery, Divi)
- Customizing Pages with Elementor: Drag-and-Drop Interface, Widgets, and Templates
- Project: Design and Build a Multi-Page Website Using WordPress and Elementor
Responsive Web Design with WordPress
- Understanding Responsive Design Principles: Mobile-first design
- Responsive Design with Elementor: Breakpoints, Sections, and Columns
- Testing Responsiveness Across Devices and Optimizing Performance
- Project: Create a fully responsive website using Elementor
Content Management and SEO Basics in WordPress
- Understanding WordPress Content Types: Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types
- Introduction to SEO: On-Page SEO, Plugins like Yoast SEO
- Creating Engaging Content and Optimizing for Search Engines
- Project: Develop a content strategy and implement SEO for a website
Website Management and Security
- Website Hosting and Domain Management: Choosing the right hosting provider
- WordPress Security Basics: SSL, backups, and security plugins
- Understanding Website Performance: Caching, minification, and CDN integration
- Project: Set up and manage a WordPress site with security and performance optimizations
Using AI Tools for Website Optimization and Learning
- Enhancing WordPress Development Skills Using AI Tools
- Using ChatGPT for Content Creation, Troubleshooting, and Plugin Suggestions
- Advanced Learning Techniques: Curating learning paths using AI
- Project: Use AI tools to improve website content, design, and user experience
Enroll For January 2024