Introduction:
WordPress is the most popular Content Management System (CMS) available today. This hands-on course will teach you how to use the power of WordPress CMS to build modern, easy-to-navigate websites. Learn how to install, setup and publish websites using the core functionality of the WordPress platform. You will also be introduced on how to customize themes, build e-commerce shops, and implement basic SEO into your WordPress website. Prerequisites: HTML and CSS or have similar working knowledge and experience.

Course Coverage:

· Introduction

· Intro to WordPress: What is WordPress CMS and why use it?

· WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

· A Quick Tour of the WordPress.com Dashboard

· Building A Website in WordPress.com

· Using Plugins

· SEO: Yoast & Google Analytics

· Free and Premium Themes

· Building A Website

· HTML & CSS Review

· How to use HTML & CSS within WordPress

· Using WordPress Theme Editor

· Customizing Themes
 
Participant Profile:
Matric /FA, FSc students aiming to develop a sound base in computer applications are eligible for this course. Office boys/clerks involved in conventional/ manual documentation aiming to shift over to modern documentation techniques can also benefit from this course.
 
Instructor Profile:
A team of qualified and experienced professionals in Web-Development is conducting this course.
 
Requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of windows operating system
  • High Speed Internet
  • Laptop/Computer/Smart Phone
 
Learning Outcome:
· What are the best blogging platforms to use

· How to create a Website

· Choosing a theme

· What widgets are and how to add them to your Website

· What platform to use for beginners

· What a domain name is and how to create one

· Adding text, images and video to make your content more attractive

· Build a beautiful website using WordPress

· Build a profitable business and turn your Website into a revenue-generating asset