Getting Started with WordPress – 1 Day Beginner Training in Edmonton

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Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

The WordPress Basics course gives you the practical skills to build and manage professional websites or blogs without needing to write code. Learn how to install, customize, and maintain themes and plugins, create engaging content, and apply best practices for SEO, security, and backups. Build your online presence using the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS)—no tech background required!

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand how WordPress works and how to manage the dashboard
• Install, configure, and customize themes to match your brand
• Create and publish posts, pages, and multimedia content
• Use plugins to enhance site functionality and performance
• Implement basic SEO strategies to improve visibility
• Maintain site security, backups, and smooth operation

Target Audience

Bloggers, small business owners, web designers, and freelancers.

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Why is it right fit for you:

If you want to create a stunning website without coding, this course is ideal for you. Designed with non-developers in mind, it simplifies the process of building a professional website or blog using WordPress. Our expert trainers guide you through real-world examples and practical tasks to help you launch your own site by the end of the day. You'll also gain insights into essential tools, plugins, and techniques that save time and enhance site performance. Whether you're building a personal blog or a business website, this course equips you with all the skills you need

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Info: • What is WordPress and why use it?

• WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

• Exploring the dashboard

• Activity

Info: • Hosting and domain essentials

• Installing WordPress manually or via auto-install

• Basic settings and configurations

• Activity

Info: • Finding and installing themes

• Customizing layouts and appearance

• Using page builders like Elementor or Gutenberg

• Case Study

Info: • What are plugins and how to use them

• Must-have plugins for SEO, security, and design

• Installing and configuring plugins

• Activity

Info: • Difference between posts and pages

• Adding media: images, video, and audio

• Managing categories and tags

• Activity

Info: • Importance of SEO for WordPress

• Installing and using SEO plugins like Yoast

• On-page optimization tips

• Activity

Info: • Best practices for securing WordPress sites

• Backups and recovery options

• Updating WordPress, themes, and plugins

• Case Study

Info: • Preparing your site for launch

• Managing users and site settings

• Performance optimization

• Activity

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