WordPress Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

• Overview of Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Why WordPress? Advantages and Features
• Understanding the WordPress Ecosystem: WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
• Installing WordPress (Manual & One-Click Installation)
• Introduction to the WordPress Dashboard

Module 2: WordPress Themes

• Understanding Themes and Templates
• Installing and Activating Themes
• Customizing Themes using the Customizer
• Introduction to Theme Editors and Child Themes
• Popular Free and Premium Themes

Module 3: WordPress Plugins

• What Are Plugins and How to Use Them?
• Installing Plugins
• Must-Have Plugins (SEO, Security, Backup, etc.)
• Managing and Updating Plugins
• Custom Plugins and Plugin Development (Optional Advanced Section)

Module 4: WordPress Content Management

• Creating and Managing Posts
• Categories and Tags for Better Organization
• Understanding the Media Library (Images, Videos, etc.)
• Creating and Managing Pages (Static Pages vs. Posts)
• Using the Block Editor (Gutenberg) for Content Creation
• Embedding Media: Images, Videos, and External Content

Module 5: WordPress Customization

• Customizing the WordPress Theme (CSS and Theme Customizer)
• Using Widgets for Sidebar and Footer Customization
• Custom Menus: Adding and Managing Menus
• Custom Post Types and Taxonomies (Optional Advanced Section)

Module 6: WordPress Settings and Configuration

• General Settings: Site Title, Tagline, and Timezone
• Permalinks Settings for SEO-Friendly URLs
• Discussion Settings: Comments Management
• Media Settings: Image Sizes and Management
• User Management: Roles, Permissions, and Adding Users

Module 7: WordPress Security

• Best Practices for WordPress Security
• Installing Security Plugins (e.g., Wordfence)
• Understanding Backups and Backup Plugins
• SSL and HTTPS Implementation
• Protecting Against Spam (Akismet, CAPTCHA)

Module 8: WordPress SEO Basics

• SEO Fundamentals for WordPress
• Installing and Using SEO Plugins (e.g., Yoast SEO)
• Optimizing Content for SEO
• URL Structure and Meta Tags
• Image Optimization for Faster Loading

Module 9: WordPress E-commerce (Optional)

• Introduction to WooCommerce
• Setting Up an Online Store
• Product Categories and Product Pages
• Payment Gateways and Shipping Options
• Managing Orders and Customers

Module 10: WordPress Performance and Optimization

• Speed Optimization Techniques (Caching, Compression, Minification)
• Using Caching Plugins (e.g., W3 Total Cache)
• Image Optimization for Faster Loading
• Optimizing WordPress Database
• Monitoring Website Performance (Google PageSpeed Insights)

Module 11: WordPress Maintenance

• Regular Updates for Themes, Plugins, and WordPress Core
• Cleaning Up the WordPress Database
• Managing Backups and Restoring a Website
• Troubleshooting Common WordPress Issues
• Website Analytics and Performance Monitoring

Module 12: WordPress Advanced Topics (Optional)

• Introduction to Custom Theme Development
• Child Themes and Theme Frameworks
• Introduction to WordPress Multisite
• Custom Fields and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• WordPress REST API and Integration

Module 13: Conclusion and Final Project

• Hands-On Project: Build a WordPress Website (e.g., Business Website, Portfolio, Blog, etc.)
• Review and Recap of Key Concepts
• Additional Resources for Continued Learning