Deglecy Computer · Web Development
WordPress Website Design for Beginners
A hands-on beginner course that guides students through installing WordPress, choosing themes, building pages, adding plugins, and launching a secure business website from scratch.
35lessons
Beginnerlevel
20 hoursto complete
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About this course
A hands-on beginner course that guides students through installing WordPress, choosing themes, building pages, adding plugins, and launching a secure business website from scratch.
What’s included
Free to joinCreate an account and enroll at no cost.
Final examFinish all lessons, then take the exam.
CertificatePass the exam to earn your certificate.
Course content
Module 1: WordPress Installation and Setup5 lessons
Local vs Hosted Installation12 min
Installing WordPress on a Server15 min
Navigating the Dashboard10 min
Configuring General Settings12 min
Managing User Roles10 min
Module 2: Selecting and Customizing Themes5 lessons
Understanding WordPress Themes10 min
Choosing a Business Theme12 min
Installing and Activating a Theme10 min
Customizing Colors and Fonts15 min
Using the Theme Customizer12 min
Module 3: Creating Pages and Content5 lessons
Creating Your First Page12 min
Working with the Block Editor15 min
Adding Images and Media10 min
Building a Homepage and Blog Page12 min
Setting a Static Front Page10 min
Module 4: Extending Functionality with Plugins5 lessons
What Are WordPress Plugins?10 min
Installing and Managing Plugins12 min
Adding a Contact Form15 min
Improving Site Speed with Caching12 min
SEO Basics with a Plugin15 min
Module 5: Menus, Navigation, and Widgets5 lessons
Planning Website Structure10 min
Creating Custom Menus12 min
Adding Pages to Menus10 min
Creating Dropdown Menus12 min
Setting Up Widgets and Sidebars12 min
Module 6: Security and Maintenance5 lessons
WordPress Security Best Practices12 min
Installing a Security Plugin12 min
Managing Updates and Backups15 min
Blocking Spam and Brute Force Attacks12 min
Pre-Launch Checklist10 min
Module 7: Capstone: Complete Business Website5 lessons
Defining Website Goals10 min
Building the Homepage and About Page15 min
Creating Service and Contact Pages15 min
Final Review and Going Live12 min
Client Handover and Maintenance10 min