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WordPress Introduction | Training Course


  • WordPress Introduction

    Trainer's knowledge was immense, clearly an experienced practitioner.

    Joseph Chamberlain College
    February 2025
  • WordPress Introduction

    Learnt so much - great training! Thank you

    John R
    January 2025
  • WordPress Introduction

    Really insightful, very detailed help and advice including a review of our company websites and proposed solutions for issues we are experiencing. We built a website from scratch!

    Queen’s College
    January 2025
  • Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

    February 2025
  • An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

    February 2025

Course Facts

  • 1 day course
  • Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
  • Live Online or Classroom-based
  • Certificate of completion
  • Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
  • Unlimited support after your course
  • Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses

Course Outline

  • Getting Started with WordPress
  • Creating Engaging Content
  • Customising Your WordPress Site
  • Essential WordPress Settings and Configuration
  • Extending WordPress Functionality with Plugins
  • WordPress Security and Maintenance
  • SEO and Performance Optimisation
  • Building an Effective Content Strategy
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  • WordPress Introduction

    Trainer's knowledge was immense, clearly an experienced practitioner.

    Joseph Chamberlain College
    February 2025
  • WordPress Introduction

    Learnt so much - great training! Thank you

    John R
    January 2025
  • WordPress Introduction

    Really insightful, very detailed help and advice including a review of our company websites and proposed solutions for issues we are experiencing. We built a website from scratch!

    Queen’s College
    January 2025
  • Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

    February 2025
  • An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

    February 2025

We offer WordPress Introduction as a private course, which means the course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements and run on your preferred dates.

WordPress Private One-to-One Training

One-to-one tuition tailored to your exact requirements. Your choice of duration, dates and content.

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WordPress Team Training for Companies

Group bookings provide you with the most cost-effective way to train your team.

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WordPress Introduction — Team Training and Bespoke Sessions

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

Overview of WordPress Introduction

This course will teach novice WordPress users and web developers how to identify the major components of a blog, website, CRM or CMS and how to build these using WordPress. It will explain the key features of WordPress and its capabilities as a blogging or content management tool, how to plan and design a site and then how to build it. We explain the difference between the front end and the backend, how to set up your website with a domain name, and what you might require from a hosting service. Topics covered include Getting started with WordPress, Creating engaging content, Customising your WordPress site, Essential WordPress settings and configuration, Extending WordPress functionality with plugins, WordPress security and maintenance, SEO and performance optimisation and Building an effective content strategy.
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Course Outline for the WordPress Introduction Training Course

Getting Started with WordPress

  • Understanding the WordPress ecosystem and its role in modern web development
  • Navigating the WordPress dashboard and familiarising yourself with key features
  • Setting up your first WordPress site: installation options and best practices
  • Exploring the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org

Creating Engaging Content

  • Mastering the distinction between posts and pages
  • Crafting compelling blog posts and static pages
  • Optimising content with categories and tags for improved organisation and SEO
  • Using the Gutenberg block editor for dynamic layouts
  • Incorporating multimedia: images, videos, and galleries using the Media Library

Customising Your WordPress Site

  • Selecting and installing themes that align with your brand identity
  • Exploring the WordPress Theme Directory and premium theme marketplaces
  • Using the Customiser to make real-time design adjustments
  • Implementing widgets and sidebars to enhance site functionality
  • Introduction to child themes for safe customisation

Essential WordPress Settings and Configuration

  • Configuring general settings for optimal site performance
  • Optimising permalinks for SEO-friendly URLs
  • Managing discussion settings to encourage user engagement
  • Implementing privacy settings to ensure GDPR compliance
  • Customising reading and writing settings for improved user experience

Extending WordPress Functionality with Plugins

  • Understanding the role of plugins in enhancing WordPress capabilities
  • Exploring essential plugins for security, SEO and performance optimisation
  • Installing and managing plugins from the WordPress repository
  • Best practices for plugin selection and maintenance
  • Introduction to popular page builders for advanced layout control

WordPress Security and Maintenance

  • Implementing best practices for WordPress security
  • Setting up automated backups and restoration procedures
  • Managing WordPress updates: core, themes, and plugins
  • Monitoring site health and performance using built-in tools
  • Troubleshooting common WordPress issues

SEO and Performance Optimisation

  • Implementing on-page SEO best practices for WordPress content
  • Using SEO plugins to streamline optimisation efforts
  • Optimising images and media for faster load times
  • Implementing caching solutions for improved site speed
  • Integrating Google Analytics for tracking site performance and user behaviour

Building an Effective Content Strategy

  • Developing a content calendar for consistent publishing
  • Crafting user-centric content that engages your target audience
  • Implementing internal linking strategies for improved site structure
  • Using WordPress features for content repurposing and syndication
  • Analysing content performance and adjusting strategies accordingly

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