Description
his comprehensive five-day course is designed to help you master the WordPress Dashboard. Whether you are new to WordPress or looking to enhance your administrative skills, this course will provide you with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to effectively manage and optimize your WordPress website.
Day 1: Introduction and Basic Navigation
Morning Session 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Course Introduction
- Welcome and course objectives.
- Overview of WordPress: Features and benefits.
- Understanding the WordPress Dashboard interface.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Getting Started with WordPress
- Installing and setting up WordPress.
- Exploring the WordPress Dashboard.
- Customizing your dashboard: Screen options and settings.
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Coffee Break
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM: Basic Navigation and Configuration
- Understanding the WordPress toolbar and admin menu.
- Configuring general settings: Site title, tagline, and time zone.
- Setting up permalinks and reading settings.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM: Managing Users and Roles
- Adding new users and assigning roles.
- Understanding user roles and capabilities.
- Managing user profiles and permissions.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Coffee Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Customizing Your Site Appearance
- Exploring themes: Installing and activating themes.
- Customizing themes using the Customizer.
- Setting up and configuring widgets.
Day 2: Content Management
Morning Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Creating and Managing Posts
- Understanding posts and pages: Key differences.
- Creating a new post: Adding text, images, and media.
- Organizing content with categories and tags.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Creating and Managing Pages
- Creating and editing pages: Adding content and media.
- Setting up page hierarchies and parent pages.
- Using page templates and custom layouts.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Working with the Media Library
- Uploading and managing media files: Images, videos, and documents.
- Using the media library: Organizing and editing media files.
- Adding media to posts and pages.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Creating and Managing Menus
- Setting up navigation menus: Adding and arranging menu items.
- Creating custom menus and sub-menus.
- Managing menu locations and menu settings.
Day 3: Advanced Configuration and Plugins
Morning Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Configuring Plugins
- Understanding plugins: What they are and why they are important.
- Installing and activating plugins from the WordPress repository.
- Configuring plugin settings and managing updates.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Essential Plugins for WordPress
- Exploring must-have plugins for SEO, security, and performance.
- Installing and configuring SEO plugins.
- Setting up security plugins for enhanced protection.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Optimizing WordPress Performance
- Understanding website performance and speed.
- Configuring caching plugins for faster load times.
- Optimizing images and media files.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Backing Up and Restoring Your Site
- Understanding the importance of website backups.
- Installing and configuring backup plugins.
- Performing manual backups and restoring your site.
Day 4: Enhancing Functionality and Customization
Morning Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Customizing with Page Builders
- Introduction to page builders: WPBakery, Elementor, etc.
- Creating custom page layouts with page builders.
- Adding advanced content elements and widgets.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Customizing with CSS and HTML
- Understanding the basics of CSS and HTML.
- Adding custom CSS to your theme.
- Creating custom page templates with HTML.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Setting Up Contact Forms
- Installing and configuring contact form plugins.
- Creating custom contact forms.
- Managing form submissions and notifications.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Enhancing User Experience
- Implementing responsive design: Mobile and tablet optimization.
- Adding social media integration and sharing buttons.
- Using analytics to improve user experience.
Day 5: Security and Maintenance
Morning Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Securing Your WordPress Site
- Understanding common security threats.
- Configuring security plugins and settings.
- Best practices for strong passwords and user roles.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Monitoring and Analytics
- Setting up Google Analytics for WordPress.
- Using analytics to track website performance.
- Understanding key metrics and reporting.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Routine Maintenance Tasks
- Updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
- Performing regular backups and security scans.
- Optimizing your database and cleaning up unused files.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Troubleshooting and Support
- Common WordPress issues and how to resolve them.
- Using the WordPress support forum and resources.
- Final Q&A session: Addressing specific queries and challenges.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Wrap-Up and Best Practices
- Recap of key learnings and takeaways.
- Best practices for ongoing WordPress management.
- Additional resources and next steps for further learning.
