WordPress & CMS Development
February 9, 2025 3:34 pmWordPress &
CMS Development
Online Course
WordPress & CMS Development
The Certificate Program in WordPress & CMS Development is designed to provide aspiring web developers with the skills needed to create, customize, and manage websites using WordPress, the most popular content management system in the world. This 3-month course covers everything from setting up WordPress, customizing themes and plugins, to advanced development techniques like creating custom themes, plugins, and optimizing for SEO. Through practical assignments and projects, students will gain hands-on experience building fully functional, responsive websites.
The demand for WordPress developers continues to grow as businesses of all sizes seek affordable and customizable websites. WordPress powers over 40% of the web, making it an essential skill for aspiring web developers. As a WordPress developer, you can work with small businesses, e-commerce platforms, digital agencies, or even freelance and create websites for clients globally.
Career opportunities in the WordPress and CMS development field are abundant. Roles such as WordPress Developer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, and CMS Specialist are in high demand. Additionally, the rise of remote work has made it easier for developers to find global opportunities. By completing this course, students will be well-equipped with job-ready skills and a portfolio to showcase their abilities to prospective employers or clients.
Course Fee
₹ 15,000/-
Qualification
Any Degree
Duration
45 Days
Course Type
Short Term
Our Recognitions Speaks
Creative Mentors was honored for its excellency in animation education industry
WHAT WE TEACH
Here’s a 3-Month Course Curriculum for WordPress & CMS Development, designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress-based websites using content management systems (CMS). This curriculum includes hands-on experience with WordPress themes, plugins, and the general best practices for CMS-based website development.Month 1: Introduction to WordPress and CMS (1 Month)
- Topics Covered:
- What is CMS? Overview of WordPress as a CMS platform
- Installing WordPress: Manual and One-Click Installations
- Understanding WordPress Dashboard, Settings, and User Roles
- Creating and Managing Posts, Pages, Categories, and Tags
- Exploring the WordPress Database (MySQL basics)
- Practical Assignment: Set up a WordPress website and explore the Dashboard, creating basic pages and posts.
- Topics Covered:
- WordPress Themes: Installation and Customization
- Customizing Themes: Using Theme Customizer, Widgets, and Menus
- Child Themes: Importance, Creating, and Customizing Child Themes
- Introduction to HTML, CSS, and PHP for theme development
- Working with Page Builders: Elementor, WPBakery
- Practical Assignment: Customize a theme for a WordPress website, create a child theme, and build a homepage using a page builder.
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Month 2: WordPress Plugins, Media, and Advanced CMS Features (1 Month)
- Topics Covered:
- Understanding Plugins: Installation, Activation, and Deactivation
- Popular Plugins: Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, WooCommerce, WPForms, etc.
- Managing and Configuring Plugins for Enhanced Functionality
- Backup, Security, and Caching Plugins
- Practical Assignment: Install and configure essential plugins, like Yoast SEO and WooCommerce, for a WordPress site.
- Topics Covered:
- Uploading and Managing Media: Images, Videos, Audio, Documents
- Creating and Managing Widgets
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics: Using Plugins for On-Page SEO
- Content Management Best Practices: Structure, Permalinks, and URL Optimization
- Practical Assignment: Create and optimize media galleries, implement SEO best practices, and set up widgets.
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Month 3: Advanced WordPress Development and Deployment (1 Month)
- Topics Covered:
- WordPress Security Best Practices: Backups, Security Plugins, and Secure Login
- Performance Optimization: Speed, Caching, and Image Optimization
- Regular Maintenance: Updating WordPress, Themes, and Plugins
- Troubleshooting Common Issues and Debugging
- Practical Assignment: Implement security measures and optimize the performance of a live WordPress website.
- Topics Covered:
- WordPress Theme Development: Advanced Customizations (PHP, CSS, JS)
- Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
- Developing Custom Plugins and Widgets
- Deploying a WordPress Site: Hosting, FTP, and Domain Management
- WordPress Multisite Setup and Management
- Practical Assignment: Develop a custom WordPress plugin or widget, deploy the site to a live server, and configure a multisite network.
- Project Description:
- Students will develop a fully functional WordPress website from scratch, incorporating elements learned throughout the course, including theme customization, plugin integration, SEO optimization, security setup, and deployment.
- The project should focus on building a specific website (e.g., blog, e-commerce, portfolio site) and include advanced features like custom post types, widgets, and multi-page layouts.
- Final Presentation: Students will present their completed WordPress website project, explaining the technologies used and the process they followed from development to deployment.
By the end of this 3-month course, students will have the necessary skills to create, customize, manage, and deploy WordPress websites. They will understand theme and plugin development, SEO best practices, performance optimization, and website security. This course prepares students for roles such as WordPress Developer, CMS Developer, Web Designer, and Freelance WordPress Consultant.
Month 6: Advanced Topics & Deployment (1 Month)
- Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Git and GitHub for Version Control
- Creating and Managing Repositories, Branching, Merging
- Collaborating with Teams Using Git
- Practical Assignment: Set up and manage a project using Git and GitHub.
- Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Web Performance Optimization
- Lazy Loading, Image Optimization, Minification
- Introduction to Web Hosting and Deployment Platforms (Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages)
- Setting Up Continuous Deployment and Delivery (CI/CD)
- Practical Assignment: Deploy a React app to a cloud platform like Netlify or Vercel.
- Topics Covered:
- Project Description:
- Combine all learned skills to create a fully responsive, dynamic front-end web application.
- The application should include features such as form validation, interactive elements, and dynamic content loading using APIs (e.g., integrating a weather API or fetching data from a public API).
- Students will design and develop the project, focusing on usability, design principles, and performance optimization.
- Final Presentation: Students will present their projects, demonstrating their understanding of front-end technologies and best practices.
- Project Description:
By the end of this program, students will have mastered the skills required for front-end web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and Git version control. They will be capable of building responsive, dynamic, and interactive websites and applications, with a solid understanding of modern front-end frameworks and best practices. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue roles as Front-End Developers, UI Developers, Web Designers, and more, with a portfolio to showcase their work.
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ADMISSION PROCESS
Creative Mentors Animation, Gaming and VFX School is looking for dedicated students who want to become tomorrow’s art and design leaders. We seek innovators, storytellers, collaborators, problem solvers, dreamers, leaders—all are welcome here.
