Online Class: Creating WordPress Websites

Discover how to transform your web presence using WordPress, with step-by-step guidance to create a personalized site even without prior skills; starting from domain setup to theme selection, this course empowers you to build professional webpages with ease. Benefit from comprehensive resources and support to establish an engaging, fully functional website by mastering WordPress essentials and integrations.

Self-Paced, Online Class

Library Subscription

13

Lessons
28

Exams &
Assignments
5

Hours
average time
0.5

CEUs

Course Description

WordPress is a free open source blogging tool and content management system. WordPress can be used to create a traditional blogging site; however, it can also be used to create a standard website for business or personal use. This course focuses on creating websites using WordPress. No previous experience is needed. This course is structured in a way to help all students, regardless of their experience, learn WordPress.

Students will learn how to:

· Set up a domain and hosting account

· Set up a MySQL database on their server

· Install WordPress on the MySQL database

· Plan their website by choosing color schemes, fonts, layouts, and more

· Search for themes in WordPress

· Select, install, and activate a theme

· Add posts to their website

· Create website pages

· Add images, photo galleries, and more

· Create tags for SEO and categories to organize their posts

· Use WordPress as a content management system (CMS)

· Use widgets and plugins

· Create an ecommerce site

· Integrate WordPress with social media

· Customize a WordPress site using PHP, CSS, and HTML

· And more.

Each lesson covers a different aspect of WordPress and contains sections to teach students what they need to know. Step-by-step instructions, along with screenshots and HD video demonstrations, make learning to use WordPress a breeze. By the end of the course, all students will be able to successfully create their own customized and effective website using the information they've learned.

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Areas of Study

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Design and Develop with WordPress

With open-source principles at its core, WordPress offers unlimited customizability through themes and plugins, serving as a canvas for diverse online visions. This empowers anyone—from local businesses to freelancers—to manifest their digital presence in a tailored manner. Additional lesson topics: What is WordPress?; WordPress to Go: How to Build A WordPress Website On Your Own Domain, From Scratch, Even If You Are A Complete Beginner 12 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Navigating the Digital Toolbox: Preparation for WordPress Development

Proper tools like advanced text editors and browsers play crucial roles in the successful development of WordPress websites, offering enhanced customization and control. Understanding FTP use and cross-browser nuances lays the groundwork for consistent website functionality and presentation. Additional lesson topics: Coding Basics: A Guide to Choosing Your Optimal Text Editor or IDE 11 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Mastering the Basics: Domain and Hosting for WordPress

Setting up a WordPress site begins with securing a domain and hosting, forming the digital foundation of your creative project. Understanding the criticality of domains is akin to having your unique address on the internet, guiding visitors to your content effortlessly. Additional lesson topics: 13 Essential Tools to Check Cross-Browser Compatibility; How to Register Your Own Domain Name 11 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Seamlessly Setting Up Your WordPress Site

WordPress reigns as the most popular platform globally, highlighting the significance of mastering its installation for all web creators. Initiating a site with WordPress involves securing a domain, selecting suitable hosting, and understanding both automatic and manual installation methods. Additional lesson topics: Download WordPress; What is a MySQL Database? 11 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Unlocking the Potential of Digital Imagery in Web Design

Visuals transcend mere decoration by transforming passive text into captivating narratives, making them essential storytellers in digital spaces. Learning to harness appropriate image types, formats, and strategic placements can profoundly enhance user engagement and overall website functionality. Additional lesson topics: Paint.net; PhoXo; GIMP 11 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Navigating Font and Color Choices in Web Design

Understanding colors isn't just about aesthetics; it's about their power to evoke emotions and influence user actions, where the RGB spectrum turns designs into interactive experiences. Combine this with strategic font selection to enhance readability and convey your site's tone and message effectively. Additional lesson topics: Free RGB color wheel; Fonts.com this is not a free site 11 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Mastering Responsive Design: Building for Any Device

Selecting between fixed, fluid, or responsive layouts influences how your website adapts across various devices, balancing predictability and flexibility. Each layout offers unique pros and cons, necessitating a choice based on your audience's needs and your content delivery goals. Additional lesson topics: 10 Rock Solid Website Layout Examples; How to Set Up A Professional Website Layout Using Wordpress; Site Design and Layout 11 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Website Theme Selection: From Aesthetics to Functionality

Flexibility is a hallmark of WordPress themes, allowing effortless transitions between designs as your brand evolves without altering existing content. By harnessing plugin compatibility, you can enhance your site with features like e-commerce, SEO optimization, or analytics tracking, transforming your website into a dynamic entity. Additional lesson topics: How to Install WordPress Themes; Using themes; Widgets in Wordpress 11 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Elevating Your WordPress Blog

The power of a publishing decision lies in the dashboard sidebar, enabling creative control over a post's timing and visibility on your site. From saving drafts for later to scheduling key sticky posts, it's crucial for maintaining interest and relevance while funneling reader engagement. Additional lesson topics: How to Edit Your Wordpress Category Menu 10 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Blog to Business: Upgrading Your WordPress Site

Mastering WordPress's Media Library allows you to integrate engaging media into your website, ensuring a captivating and interactive experience for visitors. Through thoughtful use of themes, pages, and embedded content, you craft a visually appealing site that speaks directly to your brand's identity. Additional lesson topics: 10 WordPress Tips to Make Your Blog Look Like a Website for Beginners 10 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Unleashing the Power of WordPress Plugins: Transform Your Website with Ease

The integration of ecommerce plugins like WooCommerce can turn any WordPress site into a powerful retail platform, complete with features such as secure payments, inventory management, and customizable product displays. This transformation empowers businesses to extend their reach and engage with a global audience, all while boosting profitability and staying competitive. 11 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. The Basics of WordPress Templates

The Loop, a central WordPress concept, processes and outputs posts, akin to a carousel showcasing content in a sequence defined by site settings. It's pivotal in how visitors experience content, ensuring posts are accessible and navigable, reflecting the site's dynamic essence. 11 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13. CSS & HTML: The Foundations of Web Design

Understanding CSS is key to mastering web design, as it serves as the stylistic backbone of web pages, allowing designers to dictate elements like font and color. Through selectors, properties, and values, CSS offers the flexibility to craft a website that stands out with personality and ease of use. 70 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam
Assessment: The Final Exam

201

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the process of launching a WordPress website by creating a practical guide that includes domain acquisition, hosting setup, and theme customization steps.
Define the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, and describe the advantages of each platform in managing website content.
Demonstrate the use of FTP clients to effectively manage website files, ensuring accurate file transfers and effortless backup creation in the context of WordPress site management.
Recognize and select appropriate text editors based on specific coding needs and operating system requirements to enhance website development with WordPress.
Define the key steps involved in acquiring a domain name for a WordPress site, including registration, renewal, and considerations for selecting an appropriate name
Identify different types of web hosting plans suitable for WordPress sites, describe their features, and evaluate their suitability based on website needs, performance expectations, and scalability requirements
Define the steps to successfully install WordPress, including preparing the hosting environment and setting up a MySQL database.
Demonstrate the process of uploading WordPress files to a server using an FTP client, and configuring the wp-config.php file for database connection.
Describe how to select appropriate visuals that enhance content clarity and engagement using criteria such as thematic relevance and emotional impact.
Identify and differentiate between raster and vector images by their characteristics, functions, and suitable use cases to optimize web visuals and performance.
Demonstrate the ability to choose and integrate complementary fonts and colors to create an engaging and cohesive website design.
Identify and apply color theories to select an appropriate color palette for enhancing website user engagement.
Define and implement a responsive website layout using WordPress, demonstrating the ability to adapt design elements across multiple device screen sizes effectively.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Creating WordPress Websites

Course Number: 8900285

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Last Updated: December 2023

CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Student Testimonials

"As I was taking this course, Word Press, I developed my very first Website, added plug ins, images, and blog posting. I will use this website to further enhance my small business, I sell books, jewelry, photographs and art." -- Amy F.
"Honestly speaking this course is very, very helpful to me and I can't wait to see my first site out there. Finally, I'm so glad that I took this course and is highly recommended." -- Modestus J.
"There is a lot of good information in this course. I learned a lot. Thanks!" -- Pat M.
"I learned a lot more that I thought I could ever know about Word Press." -- Helen M.
"I really enjoyed this course. It was well done and very helpful. Thank you." -- Anna W.
"Thank you for this and all your feedback on each lesson it was great." -- Stephen W.