WordPress Essentials Course
Build practical website skills with Nexacu’s WordPress Essentials training course. This one-day, hands-on WordPress course is designed for beginners who want to plan, build, maintain and customise responsive WordPress websites for business, blogging or online content.
You will learn how to navigate the WordPress admin dashboard, create pages and posts, manage media, work with themes and plugins, configure key settings, apply basic SEO practices and understand important website security considerations.
No prior WordPress experience is required. Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers are recommended.
WordPress Essentials is designed for learners who need a practical introduction to creating and managing WordPress websites. It suits small business owners, marketers, content managers, bloggers, aspiring web designers and workplace users responsible for website content.
The course focuses on everyday WordPress tasks, including setting up a site structure, creating pages and posts, managing media, using themes and plugins, configuring users and applying basic website management practices.
This course provides a foundation for learners who want to confidently create, update and maintain WordPress websites for business, marketing, blogging or digital projects.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
Introduction to WordPress
What is a CMS?
Background & Capabilities
WordPress Powered Site Examples
Common WordPress Terminology
Tour of WordPress Admin
Switching between Admin & Live View
Exploring Faster Workflows
Using the Dashboard
Navigating WordPress Tools
Site Planning & Configuration
Planning a New Website
Configuring WordPress
Apply Home Page Settings
Apply Regional Settings
Define Search Friendly Permalinks
Content: Create Pages & Posts
Pages vs Posts
Create & Edit Pages & Posts
Use the Block Editor
Use the Classic Editor (On Request)
Create a Page Using a Page Builder
Apply Document & Block Settings
Work with Page & Post Indexes
Create Post Categories & Tags
Content: Images & Media
Upload & Insert Images
Image Optimisation: Size & File Types
Apply Image Settings & Accessibility
Set Post Featured Images
Insert a YouTube Video
Work with the Media Library
Content: Linking
Create Links to Pages & Posts
Upload & Link to PDFs
Link to Other Websites
Create Image Links
Managing User Accounts
Managing your User Account
WordPress User Permissions
Create a New User Account
Remove the Default Admin User
Site Security
Manage WordPress & Plugin Updates
Creating Secure Passwords
Creating Website Backups
Recommended Security Plugins
Hide the WordPress Login Screen
Managing Comments
Customise WordPress Comment Settings
Comment Spam Management
Moderating Comments
Disabling Comment Functionality
Choosing & Installing Themes
Choosing Suitable Themes
Sourcing Free & Premium Themes
Installing & Uploading Themes
Designed Themes vs Page Builders
Using Child Themes
Changing Site Appearance
Creating and Editing Menus
Using the Customizer to Edit Themes
Link to Social Media Profiles
Working with Widgets & Sidebars
Introduction to Plugins
Plugin Best Practices
Choosing Plugins
Installing & Configuring Plugins
Configuring Plugin Settings
Recommended Plugins
Next Steps
Finding Help Online
Recommended Hosting Providers
Post training Tips, Tricks & Resources
What is WordPress Essentials?
WordPress Essentials is a one-day training course for beginners who want to learn how to build, manage and update WordPress websites. The course covers the WordPress admin dashboard, site planning, pages, posts, media, links, user accounts, themes, plugins, security and basic website management workflows.
Who should attend WordPress Essentials?
This course is suitable for small business owners, marketers, content managers, bloggers, administration staff, aspiring web designers and workplace users who need to create, edit or maintain WordPress website content.
Do I need previous WordPress experience?
No prior WordPress experience is required. Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers are recommended, as the course involves navigating the WordPress admin area, creating content and managing website settings.
What will I learn in this WordPress course?
You will learn how to navigate WordPress admin, plan and configure a website, create pages and posts, use the Block Editor, manage images and media, create links, manage users, work with themes and plugins, improve site security and apply basic WordPress SEO practices.
Does WordPress Essentials cover pages and posts?
Yes. The course covers the difference between pages and posts, creating and editing content, using the Block Editor, applying document and block settings, working with page and post indexes, and creating post categories and tags.
Will I learn how to add images and media in WordPress?
Yes. WordPress Essentials covers uploading and inserting images, working with the Media Library, setting featured images, inserting YouTube videos, applying image settings and understanding image optimisation, file sizes and file types.
Does the course cover WordPress themes and site appearance?
Yes. The course covers choosing and installing themes, sourcing free and premium themes, using child themes, editing menus, linking to social media profiles, and working with theme appearance options such as the Customizer, widgets and sidebars where available.
Will I learn about WordPress plugins?
Yes. The course introduces WordPress plugins, including plugin best practices, choosing plugins, installing and configuring plugins, and managing plugin settings. Specific plugin recommendations should be confirmed against the current course material.
Does WordPress Essentials cover SEO?
Yes. The course introduces basic WordPress SEO practices, including search-friendly permalinks, content structure, links, image settings and general website management practices that can support a more search-friendly WordPress site.
Will I learn about WordPress security and backups?
Yes. WordPress Essentials covers practical site security topics such as managing WordPress and plugin updates, creating secure passwords, creating website backups, understanding security plugins and reducing common website risks.
Does the course cover WordPress user accounts and permissions?
Yes. The course covers managing your own user account, understanding WordPress user permissions, creating new user accounts and removing the default admin user where appropriate.
Can I attend WordPress Essentials online?
Yes. WordPress Essentials may be available live online. Check the course page for available dates, locations and delivery options before booking.
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