Beginner WordPress course

Lesson 1 • Choosing a Hosting Provider

Covers criteria for selecting reliable hosting and the trade-offs between shared, managed, and cloud plans. Learners can evaluate and choose a host suited to a beginner project.

Lesson 2 • Navigating the WordPress Dashboard

Introduces every major area of the admin dashboard and its purpose. Learners can locate any core function without confusion after this section.

Lesson 3 • Installing WordPress

Walks through both automatic and manual WordPress installation methods. Learners complete a working installation ready for configuration.

Lesson 4 • How Websites Work

Explains the client-server model, domains, and hosting so learners understand the infrastructure behind every WordPress site.

Lesson 1 • Permalink Structure

Explains URL structures and their impact on SEO and usability. Learners select and implement a clean permalink format for their site.

Lesson 2 • Reading and Writing Settings

Controls what visitors see on the homepage and how new posts are handled. Learners configure a static front page or blog feed to match their site's purpose.

Lesson 3 • Media and Upload Settings

Defines default image sizes and the upload directory structure. Learners understand how WordPress stores and resizes media files automatically.

Lesson 4 • Discussion and Comment Settings

Manages how comments are collected, moderated, and displayed. Learners set up spam prevention and moderation workflows appropriate for a beginner site.

Lesson 1 • Categories and Tags

Explains taxonomy systems and how they organise content for readers and search engines. Learners apply a logical category and tag structure to their site.

Lesson 2 • Working with Media in Content

Covers inserting images, galleries, and video into posts and pages. Learners produce visually rich content with properly sized and attributed media.

Lesson 3 • Publishing Workflow and Scheduling

Covers draft, review, and publish states plus scheduled publishing. Learners manage a content calendar using native WordPress publishing tools.

Lesson 4 • The Block Editor Fundamentals

Introduces the Gutenberg block editor interface and core editing concepts. Learners build and format content using the most common block types.

Lesson 1 • Menus and Navigation

Builds and assigns navigation menus to theme locations. Learners create clear, hierarchical menus that improve site usability.

Lesson 2 • Customising with the Theme Customizer

Uses the live Customizer panel to adjust colours, fonts, logos, and layouts. Learners apply brand-consistent styling using only built-in controls.

Lesson 3 • Widgets and Sidebars

Explains widget areas and how to populate them with dynamic content blocks. Learners configure sidebars and footers to enhance navigation and engagement.

Lesson 4 • Installing and Activating Themes

Demonstrates installing themes from the directory and via upload. Learners safely switch themes without losing content.

Lesson 1 • Installing and Managing Plugins

Covers installation from the directory and via ZIP upload, plus activation and deletion. Learners maintain a clean, organised plugin list.

Lesson 2 • Plugin Conflicts and Troubleshooting

Identifies common plugin conflict symptoms and a systematic diagnosis process. Learners resolve conflicts without breaking their live site.

Lesson 3 • Essential Plugins for Beginners

Introduces must-have plugin categories: SEO, security, caching, and forms. Learners configure one plugin from each category on their practice site.

Lesson 4 • What Plugins Are and How They Work

Explains the plugin architecture and how plugins hook into WordPress core. Learners understand the relationship between plugins, themes, and core before installing anything.

Lesson 1 • User Security Best Practices

Covers strong password policies, two-factor authentication, and login attempt limits. Learners implement account-level security measures on their site.

Lesson 2 • Customising Roles and Capabilities

Introduces capability-level customisation using plugins to extend or restrict default roles. Learners create a custom role suited to a specific workflow need.

Lesson 3 • Creating and Managing User Accounts

Covers adding users manually and via invitation, editing profiles, and deleting accounts. Learners maintain a clean, secure user list.

Lesson 1 • Security Plugins and Firewalls

Configures a security plugin to provide a web application firewall and malware scanning. Learners activate and tune a security plugin for ongoing protection.

Lesson 2 • Backup Strategies and Restoration

Covers full-site backup components, storage locations, and restoration procedures. Learners schedule automated backups and perform a test restore.

Lesson 3 • Common WordPress Security Threats

Identifies brute-force attacks, malware injection, and outdated software risks. Learners recognise attack vectors before applying defences.

Lesson 4 • SSL and HTTPS Configuration

Explains SSL certificates and enforces HTTPS site-wide. Learners install a free certificate and redirect all traffic to the secure URL.

Lesson 1 • Pre-Launch Checklist and Go-Live

Runs a structured checklist covering content, settings, security, and performance before going live. Learners confidently launch a site that is complete and production-ready.

Lesson 2 • XML Sitemaps and Search Console

Generates an XML sitemap and submits it to search engines for indexing. Learners verify crawl coverage and fix indexing errors.

Lesson 3 • On-Page SEO Essentials

Covers title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, and internal linking. Learners optimise every published page using an SEO plugin.

Lesson 4 • Caching and Image Optimisation

Implements page caching and image compression to reduce load times. Learners configure a caching plugin and optimise all site images.