WordPress Course
Age: 15years and above
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to build professional-grade websites using WordPress. From understanding the fundamentals to advanced customization and development, students will learn the tools and techniques needed to create dynamic and responsive websites.
Course Structure
Week 1-2: Introduction to WordPress
- Understanding the WordPress ecosystem
- Installation and setup of WordPress
- Exploring the WordPress dashboard
- Creating and managing posts and pages
- Understanding themes and plugins
Week 3-4: WordPress Theme Development
- Introduction to theme development
- Anatomy of a WordPress theme
- Building a custom theme from scratch
- Integrating CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap) into themes
- Theme customization and child themes
Week 5-6: WordPress Plugin Development
- Introduction to plugin development
- Creating custom plugins
- Using hooks and filters
- Implementing custom post types and taxonomies
- Securing and optimizing plugins
Week 7-8: Advanced WordPress Development
- Working with the WordPress REST API
- Integrating third-party APIs
- Implementing custom user roles and permissions
- Multilingual websites with WPML or Polylang
- Implementing e-commerce with WooCommerce
Week 9-10: WordPress Performance Optimization and Security
- Performance optimization techniques
- Caching strategies with plugins like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache
- Securing WordPress installations
- Managing user authentication and authorization
- Backup and disaster recovery
Week 11-12: Real-World Projects and Case Studies
- Working on real-world WordPress projects
- Case studies of successful WordPress implementations
- Best practices for managing WordPress websites
- Troubleshooting common WordPress issues
Final project presentation and evaluation
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and web development concepts.
- Familiarity with web hosting and domain management
Note: The duration of each session and the total number of sessions can be adjusted based on factors such as the age and skill level of the students, available time, and learning goals. Additionally, the course outline can be customized to include additional topics or activities as needed.
Resources
- WordPress Codex and developer documentation
- Online tutorials and video resources
- Recommended books and websites
Schedule and Pricing
This syllabus provides a structured framework for teaching WordPress development, covering both fundamental concepts and advanced techniques. Adjustments can be made based on the specific needs and goals of your institute and students.
Based on the provided syllabus, the course duration is 12 weeks with 3 hours per session and 2 sessions per week.
To calculate the total number of hours for the entire course, you would multiply the number of hours per session by the number of sessions per week, and then multiply that by the number of weeks:
Total hours per week = 3 hours/session * 2 sessions/week = 6 hours/week
Total hours for the entire course = Total hours per week * number of weeks
Total hours = 6 hours/week * 12 weeks = 72 hours
By providing a detailed schedule and transparent pricing information, prospective students can make informed decisions about enrolling in the course, while discounts and promotions incentivize early registration and referrals.