Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity with internet browsing
- Understanding of websites, domains, and hosting
- Ability to create and edit text (e.g., in Word or Google Docs)
- Comfortable using email and online accounts
- No coding knowledge required (for beginner courses)
- Willingness to learn new tools and troubleshoot
What You Will Learn
- What WordPress is and how it works
- How to install WordPress (locally or on hosting)
- Navigating the WordPress dashboard
- Creating and editing pages and posts
- Using categories and tags for organization
- Creating custom menus and sidebars
- Using page builders (e.g., Elementor, Gutenberg)
- Improving site SEO with plugins (like Yoast)
- Securing your site with basic tools
- Optimizing website speed and performance
- Backing up your WordPress site
- Customizing themes with HTML/CSS
- Creating custom post types and taxonomies
- Intro to plugin development
- Working with WordPress hooks (actions & filters)
- Using the WordPress REST API
What’s New in WordPress for 2026
- Native AI integration and AI-powered website building in WordPress 7.0
- AI-powered content creation and website building
- Advanced Full-Site Editing (FSE) and block-theme development
- Headless WordPress with React, Next.js, and Vue
- Modern WordPress workflows using Git, Docker, and CI/CD
- Improved security with MFA and AI-based threat detection
- Core Web Vitals and performance optimization
- WooCommerce AI automation and personalization
- Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for mobile-first experiences
- API-first and scalable WordPress architecture