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Introduction to WordPress
The fundamentals of WordPress are covered in weeks one and two, along with an outline of its ecosystem and the distinctions between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. Students gain knowledge of installing and configuring WordPress websites, utilizing the WordPress Dashboard, and handling posts, pages, media, and site settings.
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Content Creation and Management
Creating and managing content is the main focus of weeks three and four. This includes organizing and writing pages and posts, applying tags and categories, and handling media files. Additionally, advanced content techniques are covered in class, including working with custom fields and metadata, building custom post types and taxonomies, and using both the Classic Editor and the Block Editor (Gutenberg).
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Themes and Design
WordPress themes are introduced in weeks five and six, along with information on how to install them and customize them using the Customizer and theme options. After that, students dive into more complex theme customization, which includes using page builders like Elementor and WPBakery, creating and editing child themes, and modifying templates and layouts.
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Plugins and Functionality
The seventh and eighth weeks are devoted to the installation, configuration, and addition of features for backups, security, and search engine optimization of essential plugins. Additionally, students study advanced plugin usage, including the fundamentals of custom plugin development, integrating third-party services and APIs, and performance-enhancing plugin optimization.
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Site Management and Optimization
Essential site management and security procedures, such as routine updates, backups, and user permissions, are covered in weeks nine and ten. Following their education in best practices for WordPress site security, students concentrate on performance optimization, increasing site speed through the use of CDNs, caching solutions, and database and image optimization.
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E-Commerce and Advanced Features
WooCommerce is introduced in weeks eleven and twelve, along with topics on product, order, and customer setup, configuration, and management. Next, students investigate more complex e-commerce functionalities, such as incorporating shipping choices, payment gateway integration, and membership and subscription extension use.
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SEO and Analytics
WordPress SEO fundamentals are covered in weeks thirteen and fourteen. These topics include on-page optimization, utilizing SEO plugins like Yoast SEO, and comprehending best practices. The next step is for students to learn how to integrate Google Analytics, monitor user behavior and site performance, and analyze data to produce informative reports.
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Project and Portfolio Development
The fifteenth and sixteenth weeks are devoted to developing a comprehensive WordPress project, which includes organizing, putting features into place, testing, and debugging. After that, they develop a website for their professional portfolio, defend and present their work, and get ready for internships and other real-world applications.
