Web Design for Everyone: Create a Responsive WordPress Website in 2 Days

Web Design for Everyone: Create a Responsive WordPress Website in 2 Days

Duration

2 Days

Course Fee

688 SGD

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Web Design for Everyone: Create a Responsive WordPress Website in 2 Days

Course Description

Learn to build and launch a professional, responsive website using WordPress—all in one day! This fast-paced, hands-on course will guide you through the essential steps of setting up a WordPress site from scratch, selecting and customizing themes, and ensuring your website looks great on all devices. No coding experience is required—this course is designed for beginners looking to create their own website for personal projects, business, or blogging.

By the end of the day, you’ll have a fully functional website ready to go live, along with the skills and confidence to manage and update it moving forward.

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Target Audience

This course is perfect for:

  • Beginners with no prior web design experience who want to build a website quickly.
  • Small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to create a professional web presence.
  • Bloggers, freelancers, and creatives who want a customizable website without the need for coding.
  • Anyone needing to launch a website fast for personal, business, or event purposes.
  • Non-techies who want control over their website’s content, design, and updates.

Prerequisite

  • A laptop with internet access.
  • A willingness to explore and learn WordPress.
  • Basic computer skills, such as browsing the web and using online tools.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Identify the key components of a WordPress website and describe their functions in web design.
  • Recognize different themes and plugins available in WordPress, and select appropriate options based on project requirements.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in setting up a WordPress site, including domain registration and hosting setup.
  • Apply best practices for responsive web design to create websites that function well on various devices and screen sizes.
  • Construct web pages using WordPress by adding content, images, and multimedia elements effectively.
  • Design user-friendly navigation structures that enhance the user experience on the website.
  • Integrate essential plugins for functionality, such as SEO optimization, social media sharing, and analytics tracking.
  • Evaluate website designs for usability and accessibility, ensuring compliance with web standards.
  • Test the responsiveness of the website on multiple devices and browsers, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Present the completed website to peers or stakeholders, effectively communicating design choices and functionality.

Course Highlights

By the end of this course, participants will be:

  • Be able to effectively set up your WordPress website.
  • Select and customize themes for a professional, responsive design.
  • Utilize essential plugins for functionality and security.
  • Add pages, blog posts, media, and more to your website.
  • Ensure your website is mobile-friendly and responsive.
  • Apply the Basics of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and optimize your site for search engines.

Course Objectives

  • Guide participants through the complete setup of a WordPress website, from hosting to customization.
  • Teach the fundamentals of responsive web design to ensure websites look great on any device.
  • Provide a practical understanding of essential plugins for functionality, security, and optimization.
  • Equip participants with skills to manage and update their WordPress site after launch.

Offer basic SEO tips to improve website visibility in search engine results.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to WordPress and Website Setup

  • Overview of the course objectives and structure
  • Introduction to WordPress: features and capabilities
  • Introduction to web design principles: layout, typography, color, and imagery
  • Exploring responsive design and user experience (UX) considerations
  • Understanding the importance of accessibility and SEO in web design
  • Choosing a domain name and web hosting provider
  • Installing WordPress manually or using a one-click installer
  • Configuring basic settings and security measures for your website
  • Practical exercises to set up a WordPress website on a local server or web hosting platform
  • Overview of the WordPress dashboard and admin interface
  • Understanding the main menu and settings options
  • Exploring the post editor, media library, and other key features
  • Understanding WordPress themes: free vs. premium, multipurpose vs. niche-specific
  • Exploring the WordPress theme directory and third-party theme marketplaces
  • Installing and activating a WordPress theme for your website
  • Customizing theme settings: colors, fonts, header and footer layout, etc.
  • Creating custom menus and navigation bars
  • Exploring page templates and layout options

Day 2: Advanced Customization and Website Optimization

  • Understanding WordPress plugins and their functionality
  • Exploring essential plugins for various purposes: SEO, security, contact forms, etc.
  • Adding and configuring widgets for sidebar and footer areas
  • Understanding the difference between posts and pages
  • Creating and publishing blog posts and static pages
  • Managing content categories, tags, and featured images
  • Optimizing images and media files for web use
  • Configuring caching and performance optimization plugins
  • Understanding website speed and performance metrics
  • Introduction to CSS and its role in web design
  • Using the WordPress Customizer for live CSS editing
  • Adding custom CSS code to modify theme appearance and layout
  • Understanding responsive design principles
  • Testing website responsiveness on different devices and screen sizes
  • Optimizing mobile user experience with responsive design techniques
  • Understanding common security threats and vulnerabilities in WordPress
  • Implementing security best practices: strong passwords, user roles and permissions, etc.
  • Setting up automated backups and disaster recovery plans

Why Learn at DesignX?

At DesignX, we are passionate in delivering quality training and want to see you succeed. Get expert advice, learning resources, and post-training support for up to 3 years.

Re-attend the Course Within 3 Years

3-year access to the courseware via our LMS

Post-Training Mentoring with Industry Experts

Certification

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon successfully completing at least 75% of the course.

Trainers

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Jozelle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course is suitable for beginners who want to learn web design and create their own WordPress websites. No prior experience in web design or WordPress is necessary.

By the end of the course, you will have a fully functional, responsive WordPress website. You will learn to set up WordPress, create content, choose themes and plugins, and implement best practices for responsive design.

Yes, please bring your own laptop with a stable internet connection. You will need it to access WordPress and complete hands-on activities.

You do not need to purchase a domain or hosting before the course, as you will be working on a temporary setup. However, if you want to create a live website afterward, you will need to consider these options.

Yes! You are encouraged to work on your own project or idea during the course. This will make your learning experience more relevant and personalized.

You will receive course materials, including guides, templates, and a list of recommended plugins and themes. Additional resources for continued learning will also be shared.

While direct follow-up support may not be available, you will receive resources and a list of online communities where you can seek help and continue your learning journey.

Yes, participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion that can be used to showcase your new skills.

A significant portion of both days will be dedicated to hands-on activities, allowing you to practice what you learn in real-time and apply it to your website.

Access to the course materials will be provided for a limited time after the course concludes, allowing you to review the content at your convenience.

Yes, the course includes a small section on integrating essential plugins for SEO and analytics, giving you the tools to optimize your site for better visibility and performance.