Creating a Website Using WordPress
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Experienced trainers with 5 Star customer ratings
Bespoke WordPress training courses available
Website support for businesses available
Classroom, Onsite and Virtual courses available
Welsh Government funding accepted
Duration: 1 Day
Accredited: No
Exams: N/A
Funding: Accepted
Type: Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount availableCourse Information
Course Overview
This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn how to create their own website or blog using WordPress.org. The course covers every stage from buying a domain name to creating and publishing your website. No previous website experience is required. Attendees will create their own practice website during the course. The practice websites are available for attendees to continue to use for a month after the course is completed to enable them to continue to practice their new WordPress skills.
Outline
Creating a WordPress Website
- Introduction to WordPress
- WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
- Domains & Hosting
- Installing WordPress
- Back Office tour
- Setting up WordPress
- Creating Pages
- Changing the design (themes)
- Creating a Blog
- Creating Menus
- Widgets
- Adding other functionality – plugins
- Social media links & feeds
- Publishing your website
Assessment
Creating a WordPress Website
There is no formal assessment available for this course. Delegates knowledge will be tested during the course through a series of informal exercises.
What's Included
- 1-days training from NILC’s experienced trainers
- Course materials
- 30-day access to a practice website
- Recording from each training day (virtual-live courses only)
- Course completion certificate
Dates & Prices
Choose your location
Virtual
Start Date: Wed 13 December 2023
Spaces:Available
£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 17 January 2024
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£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 14 February 2024
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£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 13 March 2024
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£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 17 April 2024
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£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 15 May 2024
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£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 12 June 2024
Spaces:Available
£350.00excl. VAT
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Virtual
Start Date: Wed 17 July 2024
Spaces:Available
£350.00excl. VAT
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Why choose NILC for your training?
Learn why we should be your training provider of choice.
Awarding Winning Training Courses with industry leading customer satisfaction rates
A family business with customer service at the heart of everything we do
Trusted Training Partner to multiple colleges, government departments, businesses and unions
UK based Trainers that are industry experts and fully qualified
Rated "Excellent" with over 500+ Trustpilot Reviews
How we deliver our courses
Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
Onsite
Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
Online
Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.
Why choose NILC for your training?
Learn why we should be your training provider of choice.
Awarding Winning Training Courses with industry leading customer satisfaction rates
A family business with customer service at the heart of everything we do
Trusted Training Partner to multiple colleges, government departments, businesses and unions
UK based Trainers that are industry experts and fully qualified
Rated "Excellent" with over 500+ Trustpilot Reviews
Testimonials
“Highly Recommended”
A complex course subject was delivered clearly and with great passion and enthusiasm by our tutor. Subjects were explained in clear, real-life examples. Without doubt, I'm sure my successful result is in large part due to his experience and skill in this area.
- Neil Wilson
“Fantastic Course Thank You”
Fantastic course. Amazing from start to finish. Julie was absolutely outstanding. She was professional and has given me the knowledge and confidence to continue my studies. I cant thank Karim and team enough.
- Jodie Gee
“Great Tuition"
Great tuition. Felt really comfortable to ask questions and the course was engaging. Tony and Karim were brilliant.
- Amy Jones
“Great Instructor”
Great instructor. Well delivered and knows the subject inside and out. Friendly and provides a warm atmosphere conducive for feeling relaxed. A lot of context to cover in a short time.
- David Schofield
“Five Star Quality Course”
I received all the resources in advance which helped me prep for the course. The tutor was engaging and explained complex topics really well. The exam coaching was a unique selling point for me as it got me prepared for the exams so that nerves were less of a factor. Great communication throughout, thank you Tony and the whole team.
- Kim Darkin
WordPress FAQ's
What time does the course start and finish?
The course will start at 09:30am and will finish by approximately 4:30pm.
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage a website without any coding knowledge. It is one of the most popular CMSs in the world, powering over 40% of all websites. WordPress is open-source software, which means that it is free to use and modify. There are thousands of free and paid themes and plugins available for WordPress, which can be used to customize your website's look and functionality.
what jobs can I get with WordPress skills?
There are many jobs that you can get with WordPress skills. Here are a few examples: WordPress Developer, WordPress Designer, WordPress Content Manager, WordPress Support Specialist, WordPress Freelancer. If you have WordPress skills, you can find jobs in a variety of industries, including: web development, marketing and e-commerce.
Do I need any programming experience for WordPress?
No, you don't need any programming experience to use WordPress. WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that makes it easy to create and manage a website without any coding knowledge. You can use WordPress to create a variety of websites, including blogs, business websites, and e-commerce stores. If you want to customise your WordPress website, you can use themes and plugins. Themes change the look and feel of your website, while plugins add new features and functionality. There are thousands of free and paid themes and plugins available for WordPress, so you can find the perfect ones for your needs.
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