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Week 1: Introduction to WordPress

  • What is WordPress?
    • CMS vs. Static Websites
    • Open-source vs. Proprietary Software
  • WordPress Architecture:
    • Themes and Plugins
    • Core Files
    • Database
  • Setting Up a WordPress Site:
    • Hosting Options (shared, VPS, dedicated)
    • Domain Name Registration
    • WordPress Installation

Week 2: WordPress Dashboard and Customization

  • Understanding the WordPress Dashboard:
    • Menu Navigation
    • Common Settings
  • Customizing Your Site:
    • Themes and Plugins
    • Changing the Site Title and Tagline
    • Customizing the Homepage
  • Creating Pages and Posts:
    • Adding Content
    • Formatting Text and Images
    • Categories and Tags

Week 3: Media Management and SEO

  • Managing Media:
    • Uploading and Organizing Images
    • Adding Captions and Alt Text
    • Optimizing Images for the Web
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
    • Basic SEO Concepts
    • Optimizing Content for Search Engines
    • Using WordPress SEO Plugins (Yoast SEO, Rank Math)

Week 4: Creating a Custom Menu and Navigation

  • Understanding Menus:
    • Creating Custom Menus
    • Adding Pages and Posts to Menus
    • Customizing Menu Appearance
  • Navigation Options:
    • Creating a Custom Navigation Menu
    • Using a Theme’s Built-in Navigation
    • Customizing Navigation Appearance

Week 5: Widgets and Sidebars

  • Understanding Widgets:
    • Types of Widgets (text, images, categories, etc.)
    • Adding Widgets to Sidebars and Footers
    • Customizing Widget Appearance
  • Creating Custom Sidebars:
    • Adding Custom Sidebars to Themes
    • Assigning Widgets to Custom Sidebars

Week 6: Advanced WordPress Features

  • Custom Post Types:
    • Creating and Managing Custom Post Types
    • Custom Taxonomies
  • Custom Fields:
    • Adding Custom Fields to Posts and Pages
    • Using Custom Field Plugins (ACF, Pods)
  • WordPress Hooks and Filters:
    • Understanding WordPress Actions and Filters
    • Customizing WordPress Behavior with Hooks

Week 7: WordPress Security and Maintenance

  • WordPress Security Best Practices:
    • Strong Passwords and User Permissions
    • Keeping WordPress and Plugins Updated
    • Using Security Plugins
  • Website Maintenance:
    • Backups and Data Restoration
    • Performance Optimization
    • Troubleshooting Common WordPress Issues

Week 8: WordPress Themes and Plugin Development

  • Creating Custom Themes:
    • Theme Structure and Template Hierarchy
    • Customizing Theme Styles
    • Child Themes
  • Developing Custom Plugins:
    • Plugin Structure and Development
    • Creating Custom Functions and Hooks
    • Testing and Debugging Plugins

Note: This outline provides a basic framework for an 8-week WordPress course. The specific topics and depth of coverage may vary depending on the instructor’s expertise and the students’ learning objectives.