WordPress for Beginners: Build Your First Website with Ease

February 9, 2025
No Comments

Lesson Overview

Duration: 20–25 hours.
Objective: Introduce students to essential computer literacy skills, including file management, cloud storage, office software tools, internet safety, email, AI applications, and responsible technology use to enhance productivity, communication, and critical thinking.

Course Instructor

Gabriel Alfaro Gabriel Alfaro Author
 

Lifetime

$299.00
Enroll Now

Module 1: Getting Started with WordPress

Introduction to WordPress (What it is, who uses it, and why it’s popular)
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Module 1: Getting Started with WordPress. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Choosing the Right Hosting Option (Overview of free and paid hosting solutions)
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Module 1: Getting Started with WordPress. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Setting Up a Free WordPress Website (One-click installation using a free hosting provider)
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Module 1: Getting Started with WordPress. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Navigating the WordPress Dashboard (Overview of key features and settings)
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Module 1: Getting Started with WordPress. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0

Module 2: Structuring Your Website

Understanding Pages vs. Posts (Differences, when to use each)
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Module 2: Structuring Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Creating & Managing Pages (Adding, editing, and organizing content)
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Module 2: Structuring Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Using Categories & Tags for Organization (Best practices for content structure)
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Module 2: Structuring Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0

Module 3: Customizing Your Website

Choosing & Installing a WordPress Theme (Exploring free themes, activating the right one)
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Module 3: Customizing Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Customizing Your Theme with the WordPress Customizer (Logo, colors, fonts, layouts)
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Module 3: Customizing Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Creating a Navigation Menu (Structuring pages for easy navigation)
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Module 3: Customizing Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Adding a Custom Homepage (Static vs. blog homepages, setting up a landing page)
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Module 3: Customizing Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0

Module 4: Enhancing Your Website with Plugins & Widgets

What Are Plugins? (How they work and when to use them)
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Module 4: Enhancing Your Website with Plugins & Widgets. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Essential Plugins for Beginners (SEO, contact forms, security, caching)
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Module 4: Enhancing Your Website with Plugins & Widgets. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Using Widgets to Improve Site Functionality (Adding sidebars, footers, and more)
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Module 4: Enhancing Your Website with Plugins & Widgets. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0

Module 5: Adding & Formatting Content

Creating Blog Posts & Formatting Text (Using the Block Editor effectively)
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Module 5: Adding & Formatting Content. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Adding Images, Videos, & Media (Best practices for uploading and optimizing media)
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Module 5: Adding & Formatting Content. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Embedding Social Media & External Content (Integrating YouTube, Instagram, and more)
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Module 5: Adding & Formatting Content. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0

Module 6: Launching Your Website

Setting Up Essential Site Settings (SEO basics, permalinks, and privacy)
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Module 6: Launching Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Testing & Previewing Your Site Before Going Live (Mobile responsiveness, speed checks)
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Module 6: Launching Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0
Making Your Site Public (Final launch checklist, sharing with others)
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Module 6: Launching Your Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0

Capstone Project: Build & Publish Your First Website

Final Project – Create and Publish Your Own Website
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Capstone Project: Build & Publish Your First Website. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
0