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WordPress Development Course Details for Beginners to Advanced

This course is for anyone new to front-end development who wants to build and customize websites with WordPress. You will learn key WordPress concepts, practice hands-on skills, and use front-end tools. Even if you have little or no coding experience, thi

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Course Overview

By the end of this course, you’ll feel comfortable setting up, managing, and personalizing WordPress websites on your own. We’ll start with the basics—like installing WordPress—and gradually move on to more advanced skills, such as customizing themes. By the finish, you’ll be able to create websites that not only look great but are safe and work well on any device.

Skills You'll Gain

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Course Highlights

  • Programming Tools and Libraries
  • Task Management System
  • Direct Exposure to Live Projects
  • Attendance Management System
  • Audit Daily Routine
  • Skill Development Programmes
  • Regular Live Doubt Solving Sessions with Industry Experts
  • Career Essential Soft Skills Program
  • Job Assistance
  • Personalized Feedback
  • Complete Access to Forum Discussions
  • Weekly discussion with SME's (Subject Matter Experts)
  • Personalized Training
  • Career Guidance Session
  • Designed for both Students & Working Professionals

Projects Covered

  • Shopping Cart
  • Develop your own Portfolio

How Does Our Program Differ?

Task Management

Automatic task time tracking

SME Access

Direct interaction with subject matter experts

Flexible Learning

Self-paced, tailored to your schedule

Interview Help

Guidance for your IT interviews

Certification

Completion certificate for your portfolio

Forum Access

Unlimited community discussions

Blog Posting

Publish blogs and get topic recommendations

Syllabus

Module 1. Introduction to WordPress and CMS

  • Learn what Content Management Systems (CMS) are. These software tools help you easily manage website content. You will also discover why they matter.
  • Explore the WordPress ecosystem and learn the difference between WordPress.org (self-hosted version) and WordPress.com (hosted service)
  • Learn how WordPress works, including its structure, themes, plugins, and database. You will see how files are organized, how themes change your site's look, how plugins add features, and how the database stores your site's content and settings.

Module 2: Local and Remote Setup

  • Install WordPress on your computer using a local server. Programs such as XAMPP, MAMP, or Local by Flywheel let you run websites on your own computer
  • Install WordPress on a remote hosting provider
  • Upgrade WordPress
  • Learn about FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which is used to transfer files. You will also learn how to manage files in WordPress

Module 3: WordPress Themes and Template Basics

  • Find out what themes are and how they change your website's appearance
  • Compare free and paid themes and learn about their advantages and disadvantages.
  • Choose and install a WordPress theme step by step.
  • Use child themes to customize your site while keeping the main files unchanged.
  • Learn how WordPress templates are organized and how the file structure works. Explore important template files like header.php, footer.php, index.php, single.php, and page.php.

Module 4: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for WordPress

  • See how HTML is used in WordPress themes. Use CSS to style your themes and learn the right way to add stylesheets.
  • Use responsive design and mobile-first CSS so your site looks good on any device.
  • Add interactive features to your themes with JavaScript. Use browser tools like Chrome DevTools or Firefox Inspector to find and fix issues.

Module 5: PHP Fundamentals for WordPress

  • Learn the basic PHP concepts you need for WordPress theme development.
  • Find out how PHP is used in WordPress. Learn about template tags, conditional statements, and loops.
  • Use WordPress functions to show dynamic content. Explore how the Loop and get_template_part work.
  • Keep your theme's PHP code secure by validating and sanitizing data before displaying it.

Module 6: Working with WordPress Content

  • Create and manage posts, pages, categories, and tags in WordPress.
  • Learn about post formats, which are different ways to show posts, and custom post types, which let you create new kinds of content in WordPress.
  • Work with different WordPress editors, including the Classic Editor. Get a simple introduction to the block-based editor called Gutenberg.
  • Add and manage images, galleries, and videos to your site.

Module 7: Customising Themes and Templates

  • Change theme layouts using PHP, the main programming language for WordPress, and CSS, which controls the appearance. This lets you avoid relying on page builders.
  • Learn about tools like Elementor and the block-based editor, which help you build website layouts visually.
  • Create custom page templates and partials for your WordPress site.
  • Use widgets and sidebars to create flexible layouts.
  • Create menus, sub-menus, and dynamic menus in your themes. Add plugins to enhance your site's front end.
  • Install and manage essential plugins to improve your site's interface and user experience.
  • See how plugins can affect your site's performance and appearance. Examples include contact forms, sliders, and basic SEO tools.

Module 8: Advanced Front-End Concept

  • Learn how to create basic custom Gutenberg blocks.
  • Use the REST API and AJAX to add interactive features to your website.
  • Learn how to make your theme work in different languages and get it ready for translation.
  • Learn how to build SEO-friendly WordPress themes.
  • Speed up your site's front end by using caching. Minify your files to boost performance.

Module 9: WordPress Security and Maintenance for Front-End Developers

  • Use best practices to keep your site's front end secure.
  • Learn how to keep WordPress updated and make regular backups.
  • Find and fix common front-end issues in WordPress themes.

Module 10. Practical Project Work and Portfolio Building

  • Build a fully responsive WordPress theme from scratch.
  • Improve and customise an existing theme with front-end changes.
  • Deploy and test your WordPress site on both staging and live servers.

Module 11: Tools and Workflow

  • Use code editors like VS Code or Sublime Text for development.
  • Learn the basics of Git for version control. Use WP-CLI to manage WordPress from the command line and make troubleshooting easier.

Course Info

  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Level: All Levels
  • Language: English
  • Certificate: Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for beginners, students, working professionals looking to upskill, and anyone with a genuine interest in the subject. No prior expertise is required.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and assignments, you will receive a certificate that can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

You can use the "Talk to Mentor" or "Connect with SME" options available on this page. Our subject matter experts are available for doubt-clearing sessions, career guidance, and project reviews.

The course is self-paced — you can learn at your own convenience. However, mentor sessions and live interactions may be scheduled based on availability.

You have access to community forums, direct SME interaction, and our Q&A section where you can post questions and get answers from peers and experts.