Do I need any prior knowledge for the WordPress course?

No, you do not need any technical prior knowledge for the WordPress course. Basic experience with computers and the internet is sufficient. You do not need to be able to program in HTML, CSS or PHP. During the course you learn step by step how to build a complete website, from installation to adding plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, WooCommerce and UpdraftPlus. Ideal if you want to start from scratch.

Do I receive a certificate after the WordPress course?

Yes, after completing the WordPress course you receive a certificate of participation. This certificate confirms that you have attended the full course, including setting up a website, working with themes and plug-ins such as Yoast SEO and WooCommerce, and managing your site. In addition, you can contact your trainer with any questions after the course.

Which topics are covered during the WordPress course?

During the WordPress course you learn to build a complete website from scratch. You cover installing WordPress, working with themes, adding pages, posts and media, and setting up menus. Plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, Ninja Forms, WP Super Cache, WooCommerce and UpdraftPlus are also covered, so that you can set up a professional site and webshop.

Can you work on your own laptop during the WordPress course?

Yes, during the WordPress course you may work on your own laptop or use a laptop from Learnit Training. Working on your own device has the advantage that your familiar environment is set up straight away, including a local web server (MAMP or XAMPP) and a WordPress installation. That way you take a working test environment home with you after the training course.

Is the WordPress course classroom-based or online?

Learnit's WordPress course is a classroom-based course. You attend the lessons on location in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer. Thanks to the classroom setting you receive direct feedback, can ask questions and practise together with other participants. The cost includes course materials, coffee, tea and lunch.

What do I learn in Learnit's WordPress course that I cannot simply get from YouTube tutorials?

In Learnit's classroom-based WordPress course you build a complete site under guidance, from a local test environment (MAMP or XAMPP) to a working production site with a webshop. You learn not only which buttons to press, but also how to make structural choices: which theme suits your goal, which plug-ins are reliable, how to set up SEO with Yoast, build forms with Ninja Forms, set up a webshop with WooCommerce and arrange back-ups with UpdraftPlus. The difference with individual videos: a trainer looks on, corrects mistakes immediately and provides context for choices. In addition, you can turn to the trainer with any questions afterwards. Choose self-study if you mainly want to experiment; choose this course if you want to deliver within a working site and understand why you do what you do.

Which type of user is this WordPress course suitable for, and when is another solution the better choice?

Learnit's WordPress course is suitable for freelancers, marketers, communications staff, entrepreneurs and private individuals who want to build and maintain a professional website or webshop themselves. You will learn both the technical basics (local test environment, database, hosting) and the structure of the content (themes, pages, menus, plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, Ninja Forms and WooCommerce). The course is less suitable if all you need is a one-page online business card. In that case a ready-made website builder is cheaper. If you want to build a complex bespoke application with custom PHP development, this course is too basic as well; you would then be looking for a development project. If you want to be able to set up a working WordPress site or webshop that you can manage yourself, without depending on an agency, this course is a good fit.

After this course, can I build and maintain a WordPress website for a client on my own, or will I still need a developer?

After the course you can independently set up, configure and maintain a complete WordPress site, including a webshop via WooCommerce. You learn the entire process: choosing a domain and hosting, setting up a local test environment with MAMP or XAMPP, installing WordPress, adjusting themes, managing content and menus, and configuring essential plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, Ninja Forms, WP Super Cache and UpdraftPlus for back-ups. For standard business sites and blogs you will not need a developer afterwards. For bespoke work in PHP, custom theme development or complex integrations with external systems you will need additional knowledge. That falls outside this course. If you work for clients, you can continue to contact the trainer afterwards if you run into problems.

What is the difference between this classroom WordPress course and an online WordPress course with videos?

Learnit's classroom-based WordPress course. You work in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer, who looks on directly if you get stuck installing a local web server (MAMP or XAMPP), creating a database via phpMyAdmin, or configuring plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, WooCommerce or UpdraftPlus. With an online video course you set your own pace, but you get no feedback on your specific website and you have to work out mistakes yourself. Another difference: after the classroom course you can turn to the trainer with any questions. Choose the classroom course if you want faster results and want to work out your website idea straight away with help. Choose online if budget and flexibility matter more to you than guidance.

How does this WordPress course compare with a course in web design with HTML and CSS. When do you choose which?

This WordPress course focuses on building and managing websites through a Content Management System, without having to write any code yourself. You work with themes, plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, WooCommerce and UpdraftPlus, and configure your site via the dashboard. In this classroom course you learn to set up a complete site, including a webshop. An HTML/CSS course is fundamentally different: there you learn to build from the ground up and design with pixel precision, which takes more time and requires programming logic. Choose WordPress if you want to get a maintainable site or webshop live quickly, for yourself or a client. Choose HTML/CSS if you want to build bespoke work, develop custom themes, or work as a web developer. Many professionals combine the two: WordPress as a basis, with individual adjustments in code.

Can I also set up a webshop with payment methods such as iDEAL after the WordPress course, or do I need a separate course for that?

Yes, setting up a webshop is part of this course. On day 3 you learn to work with the WooCommerce plug-in, which turns your WordPress site into a fully fledged webshop. You learn to add products, set up categories and link payment methods, including iDEAL and PayPal. A separate e-commerce course is not needed for this. Worth knowing: the course focuses on setting up and managing a standard webshop. More complex matters such as links with an accounting package, advanced tax settings for international sales or bespoke extensions in PHP are not covered. For most freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses who want to run a webshop themselves, that is more than enough. The course is taught in a classroom setting in small groups.

What does a WordPress course cost and how long does it take?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

WordPress course (3 days)

Name: WordPress
Price: 1575.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.5 (16 reviews)

Do you want to build your own website or webshop with WordPress? In this course you go from a blank screen to a professional, working site. You learn to install and set up WordPress, fill it with content and extend it with plug-ins such as Yoast SEO and WooCommerce.

Description

In this WordPress course you learn step by step how to build, maintain and keep a professional website or blog up to date. You start by setting up a local test environment, in which you install WordPress and can freely experiment with themes, plug-ins and updates before putting everything live.

You work on configuring your site, organising categories, publishing posts and pages and adding images, video and a navigation menu. You also gain insight into essential plug-ins for SEO, forms, back-ups and caching. In addition, you discover how to use WooCommerce to link a sales module to your website with payment options such as iDEAL and PayPal, so that your site can easily be expanded into a fully fledged web shop.

Topics

In you work from an empty installation to a fully functioning WordPress site, including a web shop.

Day 1. Installation and basic setup

Choosing a domain name and hosting
Setting up a local development environment with MAMP or XAMPP
Creating a database and users via phpMyAdmin
Downloading and installing WordPress
Personalising the dashboard and configuring WordPress
Installing and switching themes

Day 2. Content and structure

Visualisation techniques for an attractive site
Adding categories, posts, pages and tags
Working with the block editor (Gutenberg)
Adding images and galleries
Adding audio and video content
Integrating Google Maps
Building navigation menus

Day 3. Plug-ins, SEO and webshop

Adding widgets for social media and RSS
Working with child themes and premium themes
Finding, assessing and installing plug-ins
SEO optimisation with Yoast SEO
Building forms with Ninja Forms
Improving speed with a caching plug-in such as WP Super Cache
Setting up a webshop with WooCommerce, including iDEAL and PayPal
Arranging back-ups with UpdraftPlus

Result

After this training course you can independently build a professional WordPress website or blog, from an empty installation to a fully set-up site. You set up a local test environment, install WordPress and configure your dashboard as you wish.

You work with themes, child themes and premium themes, and know which plug-ins to choose for SEO (Yoast), forms (Ninja Forms), caching (WP Super Cache) and back-ups (UpdraftPlus). You fill your site with pages, posts, categories, images, video and menus, and link widgets to social media.

You will also build a complete webshop with WooCommerce, including payment options such as iDEAL and PayPal. That way you can maintain your site independently after the course and keep it up to date.

Target audience

This training course is intended for anyone who wants to set up their own website or blog, for business or private purposes, or wants to do so for others. You learn all the skills you need to build and maintain a professional WordPress site. Prior knowledge of programming is not required; basic computer and internet skills are sufficient.

Teaching method

In this course you build up a complete WordPress website step by step. You start with a local test environment on your own laptop, so that you can experiment freely with themes, plug-ins and settings before going live.

Your trainer alternates short explanations with practical exercises on the laptop. This way you apply each element straight away: from installing WordPress to setting up a webshop with WooCommerce and optimising for search engines with Yoast SEO. Because you work in small groups, you receive personal guidance and have room to ask questions about your own project.

After the course you can contact your trainer if you run into problems. Course materials, coffee, tea and lunch are included, and you finish with a certificate of participation.

Prior knowledge

You do not need any specific prior knowledge to take part. If you can handle a computer and enjoy getting to work on a website, you are in the right place. Experience with HTML or programming is useful, but certainly not a requirement.

Comments

During the course you work in a current WordPress environment. We use up-to-date tools such as a local web server (MAMP or XAMPP), the block editor and widely used plug-ins such as Yoast SEO, WooCommerce, Ninja Forms and UpdraftPlus. You can take the course on your own laptop or on a Learnit laptop.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

3 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

21 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

The best training for you

At Learnit you will always find a course that takes you further. From (technical) IT skills to communication or personal leadership. You can also choose the training format that suits you best: a classroom course, a tailor-made course at your own office, an online course or an e-learning. We have the right course and the right format for everyone. Because learning in the way that suits you best delivers the best results.

Moving forward together

Taking a training course at Learnit means learning together. Together with your experienced trainer, together with your course group or together with your colleagues. And whether you take the training at home, at your office or at one of our training locations, we are always available to help you. To share our knowledge with you in a way that is genuinely useful to you. Getting further together through personal attention and understanding each other well; that is what we believe in.

Apply it directly in your work

Learning theory from a book that you can then hardly use in your work? Not at Learnit! Whichever training you take with us, you can put it to use at your workplace straight away. Because of the unique learning objectives you set together with the trainer at the start of the training. Because of the alternation between theory and (interactive) practical assignments. And by bringing the challenges you face in your daily work along to the training.