Course Overview

Course Description

This course is designed for beginners who want to build and manage their own websites using WordPress. Whether you’re creating a personal blog, a business site, or an online portfolio, this course will provide you with the fundamental skills to set up, design, and maintain a professional-looking website without needing advanced coding knowledge.

What You’ll Learn

🔹 Introduction to WordPress – Understanding what WordPress is and how it works.
🔹 Setting Up Your Website – Domain, hosting, and WordPress installation.
🔹 Themes & Customization – How to choose and modify themes.
🔹 Adding Content – Creating pages, posts, and managing media.
🔹 Plugins & Widgets – Extending functionality with essential plugins.
🔹 Basic SEO & Performance Optimization – Improving search rankings and website speed.
🔹 Website Security & Maintenance – Keeping your website safe and updated.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

• What is WordPress? (Self-Hosted vs. WordPress.com)
• Benefits of using WordPress
• Understanding the WordPress dashboard

Module 2: Setting Up a WordPress Website

• Choosing a domain name & web hosting
• Installing WordPress manually or via hosting provider
• Configuring basic site settings

Module 3: Understanding WordPress Themes & Customization

• Choosing the right theme for your website
• Customizing themes using the WordPress Customizer
• Using page builders (Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, etc.)

Module 4: Creating Content in WordPress

• Difference between pages and posts
• Formatting text, images, and videos
• Managing categories and tags for organization

Module 5: Enhancing Your Website with Plugins & Widgets

• Essential plugins (SEO, security, backups, etc.)
• Adding contact forms, social media links, and galleries
• Using widgets to enhance your site layout

Module 6: SEO Basics & Performance Optimization

• Introduction to SEO and why it matters
• Installing and using SEO plugins (Yoast SEO, RankMath)
• Optimizing images and caching for speed

Module 7: Securing & Maintaining Your WordPress Website

• Best practices for website security
• Keeping WordPress, plugins, and themes updated
• Performing backups and restoring your site

Who Should Take This Course?

✅ Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to create a website.
✅ Bloggers and content creators wanting to start a blog.
✅ Individuals interested in learning website management.
✅ Anyone who wants to build and maintain a WordPress site without coding.

Prerequisites

No prior technical knowledge is required. Basic computer and internet skills are helpful.

Course Format

📌 Delivery Mode: Online (Google Meet/Zoom) or In-Person
📌 Duration: 4-6 hours (Self-Paced or Instructor-Led)
📌 Resources Provided: Step-by-step guides, recommended plugin list, and troubleshooting tips

Certification

🏆 Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Silvermyst Academy.