Syllabus
Here is a syllabus for the WordPress course:
Week 1: Introduction to WordPress
- Overview of WordPress and its features
- Understanding the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com
- Setting up a WordPress website
- Understanding the WordPress dashboard and menu options
Week 2: Building a WordPress Website
- Choosing a theme and customizing its appearance
- Creating and managing pages and posts
- Adding media (images, videos, etc.) to WordPress
- Configuring widgets and plugins
Week 3: WordPress Themes and Plugins
- Understanding WordPress themes and how they work
- Choosing and customizing a WordPress theme
- Overview of popular WordPress plugins and their functionalities
- Installing and configuring WordPress plugins
Week 4: WordPress Security and Performance
- Understanding WordPress security and common vulnerabilities
- Best practices for securing a WordPress website
- Introduction to WordPress caching and performance optimization techniques
- Tips for improving WordPress website speed and performance
Week 5: WordPress E-Commerce
- Overview of WordPress e-commerce plugins (e.g., WooCommerce)
- Setting up an online store with WordPress
- Managing products, orders, and payments with WordPress
- Best practices for e-commerce website design and optimization
Week 6: WordPress Project
- Students will work on a WordPress project, building and customizing a WordPress website from scratch using the skills and knowledge learned in the course.