WordPress Training Course

Lesson 1 • Understanding WordPress as a Platform

Covers CMS concepts, WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com differences, and use cases. Establishes the mental model needed for every subsequent chapter.

Lesson 2 • Installing WordPress

Walks through one-click and manual installation methods. Students complete a working WordPress install by the end of this section.

Lesson 3 • Navigating the Admin Dashboard

Maps every major dashboard area and its function. Students gain confidence moving through the interface before touching any settings.

Lesson 4 • Essential General Settings

Configures site title, tagline, URLs, reading, and discussion settings. Correct settings here prevent structural problems in later chapters.

Lesson 1 • Posts vs. Pages Explained

Distinguishes chronological posts from static pages and explains when to use each. This distinction drives all content architecture decisions ahead.

Lesson 2 • Adding Media to Content

Teaches image, video, audio, and gallery block insertion and configuration. Students embed and optimise media directly within the block editor.

Lesson 3 • Publishing and Managing Content

Covers publish settings, scheduling, revisions, and content status options. Students control the full content lifecycle from draft to published.

Lesson 4 • Block Editor Fundamentals

Introduces the Gutenberg block editor interface, block types, and toolbar controls. Students create and edit content entirely within the block editor.

Lesson 1 • Full Site Editing with Block Themes

Introduces the Site Editor, global styles, and template editing for block themes. Students build and modify site-wide templates using blocks.

Lesson 2 • Understanding WordPress Themes

Explains theme architecture, template hierarchy, and the difference between classic and block themes. Students choose themes with informed criteria.

Lesson 3 • Installing and Activating Themes

Covers theme search, installation from the repository, and upload of premium themes. Students install and activate a theme safely without data loss.

Lesson 4 • Navigation Menus and Widgets

Builds primary and secondary menus and configures widget areas for classic themes. Students create functional navigation structures for any site.

Lesson 1 • Essential Plugin Categories

Surveys must-have plugin types: SEO, security, caching, forms, and backups. Students identify and install one plugin per category for their site.

Lesson 2 • Plugin Updates and Maintenance

Establishes a safe update workflow including staging tests and rollback procedures. Students maintain a secure, up-to-date plugin environment long-term.

Lesson 3 • Installing and Managing Plugins

Covers search-and-install, manual upload, activation, deactivation, and deletion. Students manage a clean plugin list with no orphaned data.

Lesson 4 • Contact Forms and Lead Capture

Builds functional contact forms with validation, notifications, and spam protection. Forms connect site visitors to site owners as a core business tool.

Lesson 1 • Media Library Interface and Organisation

Navigates grid and list views, filtering, and bulk actions in the Media Library. Students locate and manage assets quickly across large media collections.

Lesson 2 • Image Optimisation for the Web

Covers file formats, compression, and dimension best practices before and after upload. Optimised images reduce page load time and improve user experience.

Lesson 3 • Managing Documents and File Downloads

Handles PDF, document, and file uploads for download links and resource pages. Students create organised, secure file download experiences for site visitors.

Lesson 4 • WordPress Image Sizes and Regeneration

Explains how WordPress generates multiple image sizes and how to customise them. Students regenerate thumbnails after theme changes without broken images.

Lesson 1 • On-Page SEO Fundamentals

Covers title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, and keyword placement. These elements form the baseline of every page's search engine signal.

Lesson 2 • Site Speed and Core Web Vitals

Addresses caching, minification, image delivery, and server response time. Students measure and improve Core Web Vitals scores using free tools.

Lesson 3 • Configuring an SEO Plugin

Sets up a leading SEO plugin for sitemaps, breadcrumbs, schema, and social previews. Students configure all critical SEO plugin settings in one session.

Lesson 4 • Permalinks and URL Structure

Selects and implements an SEO-friendly permalink structure and manages redirects. Clean URLs improve crawlability and user trust across the entire site.

Lesson 1 • WordPress Security Fundamentals

Identifies the most common attack vectors and the WordPress hardening measures that counter them. Students apply a security checklist to any WordPress installation.

Lesson 2 • Restoring and Updating WordPress

Walks through core, theme, and plugin updates and demonstrates a full site restore. Students maintain a safe update workflow and recover from failures confidently.

Lesson 3 • SSL and HTTPS Configuration

Installs an SSL certificate and forces HTTPS site-wide to encrypt all traffic. Secure connections are required for trust, SEO, and modern browser compliance.

Lesson 4 • Backup Strategies and Scheduling

Designs a backup plan covering frequency, storage location, and retention policy. Students configure automated backups stored off-site for reliable disaster recovery.

Lesson 1 • Adding and Managing Products

Creates simple, variable, and digital products with pricing, inventory, and images. Students build a complete product catalogue ready for customer purchases.

Lesson 2 • Order Management and Store Optimisation

Processes orders, manages inventory, and applies WooCommerce performance best practices. Students operate a live store and optimise it for conversion and speed.

Lesson 3 • Custom Fields and Meta Data

Adds structured custom fields to posts and CPTs using a field builder plugin. Students store and display extra data without writing custom database queries.

Lesson 4 • Setting Up WooCommerce

Installs and configures WooCommerce for a functional online store with products and payments. Students complete the setup wizard and configure essential store settings.