Online Class: Creating WordPress Websites

Name: Creating WordPress Websites
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13

Lessons
28

Exams &
Assignments
4,792

Students
have taken this course
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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Completely Online
Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to WordPress

12 Points

WordPress is a free open source blogging tool and content management system. You can use WordPress to create a blogging site where you will create and publish blog posts to share with visitors. However, you can also use WordPress to create a traditional w 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

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

Lesson 2: Gathering the Right Tools for the Job

11 Points

The preparation we're going to help you with in the next few lessons will save you the time, error, and aggravation that a new user may face when using WordPress for the first time. Additional lesson topics: Coding Basics: A Guide to Choosing Your Optimal Text Editor or IDE

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

Lesson 3: Setting up for WordPress

11 Points

Before you can start creating your WordPress site, you must first acquire a domain and hosting for your site so that WordPress can be installed on your server. Additional lesson topics: 13 Essential Tools to Check Cross-Browser Compatibility; How to Register Your Own Domain Name

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

Lesson 4: Installing WordPress

11 Points

Once you have registered your domain and purchased a hosting plan, you are ready to install WordPress on your server and upload your files. Additional lesson topics: Download WordPress; What is a MySQL Database?

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

Lesson 5: Exploring Graphics and Images

11 Points

Graphics and images are a very important part of your website. In fact, they are a very important part of any website. Additional lesson topics: Paint.net; GIMP; PhoXo

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

Lesson 6: Understanding Fonts and Colors

11 Points

Although content is very important, the way your website looks will determine whether visitors stay to look at the content--or leave your site just as quickly as they can. Additional lesson topics: Free RGB color wheel; Fonts.com this is not a free site

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

Lesson 7: Planning the Layout of Your Website

11 Points

In this lesson, we're going to focus on planning out the important aspects of your site's design. Additional lesson topics: How to Set Up A Professional Website Layout Using Wordpress; Several Rock Solid Website Layout Examples; Site Design and Layout

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

Lesson 8: Selecting a Theme for Your Website

11 Points

In this lesson, we're going to talk about choosing a theme, as well as how to work with the default theme. Additional lesson topics: How to Install WordPress Themes; Widgets in Wordpress; Using themes

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

Lesson 9: Adding Content to a WordPress Theme

10 Points

It's the content that you add to your site that will get your visitors' attention, make them want to read (or watch), and compel them to visit all of your pages. Additional lesson topics: How to Edit Your Wordpress Category Menu

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

Lesson 10: Making a Blog Look Like a Website

10 Points

What if you want your WordPress site to look like a regular, traditional website? We're going to teach you how to do that in this lesson. Additional lesson topics: 10 WordPress Tips to Make Your Blog Look Like a Website for Beginners

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

Lesson 11: Exploring WordPress Plugins

11 Points

You can use a plugin to turn your website into an ecommerce site; to add photo galleries and portfolios; to integrate web forms and social networks; and much more.

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

Lesson 12: Exploring the World of Templates

11 Points

We're going to provide an overview of PHP and MySQL so you gain a basic understanding of both in regards to how they function with WordPress.

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

Lesson 13: An Introduction to CSS and HTML

70 Points

In this lesson, we're going to introduce you to CSS, as well as HTML. This will help you if you want to further customize your website.

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:

Describe what WordPress is and what it can do for you.
Identify the right tools for the job.
Demonstrate installing and setting up for WordPress.
Demonstrate graphics and images usage.
Demonstrate fonts and colors usage.
Demonstrate planning the layout of your website and selecting a theme.
Demonstrate adding content to a WordPress theme.
Demonstrate WordPress plugins use.
Demonstrate using templates in WordPress.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Additional Course Information

Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online

View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Course Title: Creating WordPress Websites

Course Number: 8900285

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

Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Last Updated: December 2023

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

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.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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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.