Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - Advanced WordPress
Following on from our
WordPress Introduction course, this WordPress Advanced training course covers the customisation of WordPress for more specific uses, teaching you how to expertly configure WordPress for a variety of applications including the creation of bespoke website designs, templates and themes and how best to adapt WordPress for use as a versatile Content Management System.
Adapting and creating themes and templates are covered in depth, from how to convert existing HTML templates into the WordPress format, to the methods of customizing WordPress's existing themes into your own exclusive designs. In addition to template and theme customization, we also explore the power of applying custom panels and fields to your templates, and how best to further individualize your website by using custom navigation, WordPress plug-ins and various methods of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) techniques available to maximize your success with the software.
The use of WordPress as a sophisticated Content Management System is also explored in detail, including how best to setup and configure WordPress as a versatile website content management application. In conclusion, this unique and inspiring Advanced WordPress course is ideal for those who already have a basic grounding in the workings of WordPress, but who wish to take their knowledge further into the successful customization and adaptation of this powerful software.
Duration: 1 day.
Prerequisites: The training is tailored for Web Designers and Webmasters with a good understanding of HTML & CSS who wish to incorporate their designs into WordPress.
Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [
Click here for a map]
Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.
Courseware: The book which accompanies this course is posted to you upon payment confirmation.
Accommodation & Transport: Details of local accomodation and transport can be found
here.
Further assistance: Our
FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call
0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.
COURSE CONTENT
Customizing and building themes and templates
- Converting HTML into Wordpress format
- Creating WordPress themes from HTML templates
- Creating navigation menus
- Using WordPress tags
- Creating custom themes
Adding Custom Fields and Panels
- Setting up panels
- Adding custom fields
- Displaying the fields
Customizing navigation
- Installing horizontal navigation
- Using Dropdown navigation
- How to keep the pages highlighted
Installing useful Plug-ins
- Plug-ins for the following:
- Changing user rolls
- Displaying post lists
- Using forms
- Image galleries and slideshows
Using Wordpress for CMS
- Setting the homepage
- Hiding pages from navigation
- Making Wordpress search engine friendly
- Hiding the login for clients
- Changing the WordPress logos
