Course not currently available
WordPress Advanced Theme Customisation
Course
In Manchester ()
Description
-
Type
Workshop
-
Level
Intermediate
-
Class hours
8h
-
Duration
1 Day
Take your WordPress knowledge to the next level as you join us to explore the advanced features of custom themes and plug-ins. Learn the tips and techniques that will help make your site or blog stand out.
Our advanced course will help you understand the underlying structure that controls WordPress sites, and will give you the know-how you need to use loops, plug-ins, and themes. We will show you how to enhance navigation, assign permissions to users, and attract people interested in your content. This is the perfect way to enhance your knowledge of managing a CMS-based site or blog.
Important information
Documents
- WordPress
About this course
Our goal is for you to be able to enhance your existing WordPress installations by improving the form and function of your sites and blogs.
This course is designed for current users of WordPress looking to enhance their skills and build amazing-looking, accessible websites and blogs.
You will need basic experience in using WordPress. Ideally, you will have taken our WordPress Essentials Introduction 1 Day course.
Please go to and head to the WordPress Advanced page where you will find a "book this course" link to complete.
Reviews
Subjects
- Word
- Blogging
- Wordpress
- Website
- Blog
- Wordpress loop
- Apply tags
- Navigation menus
- Plugins
- Roles and permissions
Teachers and trainers (1)
Course programme
This 1-day Advanced course takes your existing knowledge of WordPress and enhances it with expert skills for theme customisation and attractive web design. Together, we will discuss the techniques used to maintain a fully featured website or blog. We will take a deep look at how themes work, including the use of template tags and conditional tags, as well as the all-important WordPress Loop. You will also learn how to download, activate, and deactivate WordPress plug-ins. Plus, we will show you what to look out for when searching for a good plug-in.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Customise your site with advanced themes
- Inspect and manipulate the WordPress Loop
- Apply tags
- Create custom navigation menus
- Assign user roles and permissions
- Activate plug-ins that enable enhanced features
- Attract visitors by using advanced SEO measures
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Detailed Wordpress Theme Overview- Anatomy of a Wordpress Theme
- How Themes work
- Template files
- Typical Template files/folders included in a Theme
- The Wordpress Loop
- The Functions File
- Template Tags
- Conditional Tags
- Choosing a Wordpress Theme to modify
- Category Templates
- The Template Hierarchy
- Understanding what to look for in plug-ins
- How to view plug-in files with the editor and read the TXT files for instructions
- Downloading and activating plug-ins
- De-activating and deleting plug-ins
- Admin roles and permissions
- Security with Wordpress
- Creating custom menus
- Upgrading a Wordpress Theme
- Theme compatibility with Wordpress Upgrades
- Theme compatibility with Plug-in
Additional information
All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
6 months post course support to assist you where needed
Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs
Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
Pads and pens
WordPress Advanced Theme Customisation