Wordpress Diploma

This comprehensive WordPress course is the ideal companion for those who want to learn more about setting up and managing their own website and master the key skills that they need to use the main functionalities of WordPress easily and effectively.

Consisting of thirty interactive video-based modules, the course will equip you with all the knowledge and information that you need to hit the ground running and begin working with WordPress with ease.

Upon completion of the course content, you will feel confident in using and operating the WordPress site and will have a good grasp of the key features and tools that you need to create a professional and effective website, whatever your purpose.

Benefits of the Course

• New users to WordPress will benefit from the all-encompassing scope of the course and the practical application that it offers.
• Students with some existing working knowledge of WordPress will find that this course enhances their knowledge and allows them to further access and work with additional functionalities and features of the site.
• The step by step video clearly structures the learning pace throughout each of the thirty easy to follow modules.
• The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
• Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
• Lifetime access to the course - no deadlines.
• Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects

CPD

The course covers these key areas in detail, plus much more.

• An overview of the key features of WordPress and how to install it to your PC
• How to navigate around the WordPress site, including familiarisation with the Updates and Settings areas and how to use and create Menus
• How to create, manage and publish posts on your website, including how to use the preview function
• Using categories and tags to organise your website, including how to create a new category and how to categorise and add tags to posts
• How to create and publish new pages in your website, including adding headings, media and content
• How to install, customise and manage website themes, including formatting text and inserting lists, links and tables
• Working with the Media Centre, including making the best use of images and videos on your website and working with photo galleries and sliders
• How to administer permissions for different types of user on your WordPress site
• Using widgets and customising them to enhance the look and feel of your website
• Choosing and installing the most appropriate Plugins for your site
• Managing user comments and contact forms

Welcome to New Skills Academy – Part of the Be-a Education Family

In November of 2013, a single question was asked:'What do you want to learn?' From there, a vision was born of comprehensive, high quality, and affordable online course availability. The name behind that vision was New Skills Academy.

When it comes to online schools, there are plenty, but at New Skills Academy we distinguish ourselves amongst the competition with our dedication to your long-term goals.

If you are entering a job market for the first time, or seeking a new career, we will provide you with the fast and efficient online support you need to make your dreams a reality.

Our expertly designed courses, detailed lesson plans and student testimonials all attest to the fact that we take great pride in our course offerings and provide only the best for our students.