WEBSITE DESIGN TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS

raining Overview:

This training will guide you as you dive into the world of WordPress and begin to learn how to build and customize websites with WordPress from scratch.

This comprehensive training will cover everything you need to know about building simple website from the basics of WordPress to advanced design techniques, equipping you with the skills needed to create stunning, professional and functional websites for individuals, small and medium businesses and organisations.

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to WordPress

Overview of WordPress and its ecosystem

Understanding WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

Setting up a WordPress site (hosting, domain, installation)

2. WordPress Basics

Navigating the WordPress dashboard

Managing posts and pages

Understanding themes and plugins

3. Design Fundamentals

Designing with WordPress themes

Customizing themes using the Customizer

Responsive design principles

4. Advanced Theme Customization

Using page builders (e.g. Elementor, WPBakery)

Customizing themes with CSS

Creating and managing child themes

5. Plugin Integration

Essential plugins for functionality and design

Installing and configuring plugins

Troubleshooting plugin conflicts

6. Content Management

Creating and managing content types (posts, pages, custom post types)

Media management (images, videos, and other files)

SEO best practices for WordPress

7. Website Optimization

Speed and performance optimization

Security best practices

Backup and recovery solutions

8. E-Commerce with WordPress

Setting up WooCommerce

Configuring product listings and payment gateways

Customizing WooCommerce pages

9. Portfolio Development

Building a professional WordPress portfolio

Showcasing completed projects

Preparing for a career in web design and development

10. The Business of Web Design Consulting

Setting up an account and portfolio on Upwork

Proposal writing to pitch clients who need web design services

How to charge fees for your web design services and invoicing

Target Audience:

Unemployed Graduates who want to learn website design skills and offer the services to clients as freelance entrepreneurs

Beginners looking to start a career in Web Design & Development

Professionals seeking to enhance their WordPress skills

Entrepreneurs and small business owners wanting to create and manage their own websites

Instructor’s Bio:

Onyekachi Onyeukwu combines practical knowledge with a passion for teaching to help students succeed in the digital world. He brings over 10 years of experience in Web Design and WordPress Development.

Requirment for Enrollment: Participants must have a smart phone with internet connection and possibly a functional

Laptop.

Duration of Training: 6Weeks

Training Fee: FREE

But a token Certification Fee is Required for Enrollment