WordPress Level 2 Course Outline

Overview

In this class you will learn to launch your website quickly with the help of a quick WordPress installation guide; create a quality website with a proper assembly of important subpages; install and work with plugins and widgets; install and create attractive themes for your website; create custom menus to improve the user experience of your website; upload multimedia content such as images, audio, and video easily and effectively.

This WordPress Level 2 course builds on the Level 1 course by providing an intermediate understanding of the backend functions of WordPress, such as SEO maintenance and Backup and Recovery functions, along with additional understanding of plugins and how they can extend your WordPress website.

More than just providing an easy way to make a good looking web site or blog, WordPress was developed with search engine optimization in mind. The class also covers how to use powerful SEO plugins so that you will be more easily found online.

Audience

Anyone new to WordPress or who is self-taught on the product is a good candidate for this course. No prior web development or programming skills are required. This course is designed for non-technical users who are more interested in content management and search engine optimization than the technical aspects of web site creation.

Prerequisities

Completion of the WordPress Level 1 class or equivalent experience.

Course Outline

Securing Your WordPress Website

The principles of WordPress security
The best practices for WordPress security
Security plugins
Setting up secure user accounts
User roles and abilities
Managing users
User management plugins

Choosing and Installing Themes

Finding themes
Factors to consider when choosing a theme
Installing and changing themes

Customizing Your Website Apperance/Design

Menus
Widgets
WordPress Customizer
AMP Plugins for WordPress

Social Media Integration, Podcasting, and HTTPS

Integrating social media
Podcasting
HTTPS and SSL

Creating a Website Part One: The Basics

The Basics
Static websites
Corporate and business websites
One page websites

Creating a Website Part Two: E-Commerce Websites and Custom Content Elements

E-commerce stores
Custom Post Type Plugins
Creating a Custom Post Type

$ 200 6 Hours Class

Two Days - 3 hours
Max 12 per class

Live, Online Instructor-led Class

Our instructors can see all the work you’re doing on the computer and can take control of a student’s computer to provide direct assistance. You’ll use the software and do hands-on exercises* throughout the class under the guidance and support of our professional instructor.

Students can speak directly with the instructor anytime during class and participate in class discussions via a hands-free phone bridge. You’ll be able to hear other class participants attending from other locations as we find Q&As are typically helpful for everyone’s learning.