Introduction to WordPress Online
This online Introduction to WordPress course is designed for members of an organisation who have to regularly update a website based on WordPress.
Introduction to WordPress
WordPress is one of the world’s most popular website building applications. Take this course to learn how to update your WordPress website by creating and editing posts and pages. Discover the benefits of Search Engine Optimisation and using images to improve the look of your site.
Introduction to Word Press – Online Course Contents
Getting Started
The administrator screen. A guided tour – where to find things. What is a post? What is a page?
Creating a Post
How to create a post. Using the post editor. What is the best structure for a good post?
Creating a Page
How to create a page. Good practises for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). Good practises for websites with responsive design.
Media
Preparing images for your posts and pages. Working out image dimensions
Categories and Tags
Categories and Tags are essential for managing posts and for creating good SEO results. This section of the course is a guide to best practises for Category and Tag use.
Comment Moderation
The basics of comment moderation and how the WordPress App can be your friend.
Managing Users
A guided tour of the User section and what the different user roles have to offer.
Introduction to WordPress – Course Details
This is a one-day introduction course running from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Courses run online.
Prerequisites
This course requires no knowledge of social media but an ability to use email and the internet is required. Please note this is not a web developer’s course. It is very much for someone trying to get to grips with updating a WordPress website.
Online Course
This course is delivered live online. Course delegates will need a reliable internet connection and a PC or laptop with audio and video capability with the relevant software installed for the training. Delegates see, hear and interact with the tutor.
Qualification
Computeraid certificate
What Next?
Increase your knowledge by learning about another platform such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.