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WordPress Website Development Course

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WordPress Website Development Course

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a visually striking WordPress website with easy customization and design tools.

  • Monitor website performance and optimize growth with insightful analytics.

  • Install and customize themes, logos, and menus for a polished, professional website.

  • Boost functionality and security by seamlessly integrating powerful plugins.

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Full Digital Marketing Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 2 modules in this course

In this digital age, your website is more than just a page — it’s your brand’s identity, credibility, and growth engine. This WordPress Course gives you the complete roadmap to build professional, high-converting websites from scratch using the world’s most powerful content management system.

You’ll start by learning domain setup and web hosting, as well as navigating around a control panel, followed by installing WordPress, setting up themes, and getting comfortable with responsive design. Find out how to build engaging sections — from hero banners and review carousels to product showcases and mission-based content — without navigating a labyrinth of options and with smart drag and drop tools driving AI-powered customizations. Learn to integrate essential plugins for SEO, security, speed optimization, and analytics tracking while ensuring your site’s performance, protection, and professionalism. Whether you’re an aspiring web designer, entrepreneur, or freelancer, this course equips you with both the creative vision and technical expertise to build websites that engage, inspire, and convert. Enroll today and transform your WordPress skills into real-world success — build websites that don’t just exist, but dominate online.

In this module, you’ll learn the basics of WordPress website creation, from selecting the right domain and hosting to customizing your site with AI tools. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how to build and personalize a professional website step by step.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments

7 videos•Total 25 minutes
  • Course Introduction•1 minute
  • Create a PRO Website with AI•5 minutes
  • Customizing Your Website with AI•5 minutes
  • What is a Domain?•2 minutes
  • How to Choose a Strong Domain Name for Your Brand•5 minutes
  • What is Web Hosting?•2 minutes
  • Signing for Web Hosting•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
  • How AI Is Changing Modern Website Design and Development•5 minutes
  • Summary•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 33 minutes
  • Checkpoint Quiz•18 minutes
  • Proficiency Quiz•15 minutes

This module focuses on the hands-on process of setting up your website on WordPress, including installation, theme customization, and creating essential website pages. You’ll also explore key features like plugins, security, and analytics to enhance your site’s functionality and performance.

What's included

20 videos4 readings8 assignments

20 videos•Total 94 minutes
  • Accessing the control panel•2 minutes
  • Install WordPress on Your Hosting Step-by-Step•2 minutes
  • Install and Activate Your Website Theme•2 minutes
  • Set Website Title and Logo•6 minutes
  • Create and Manage Website Pages•8 minutes
  • Build Website Navigation Menu (Header Menu)•4 minutes
  • Set Up Footer Menu and Important Links•4 minutes
  • Choose Fonts That Improve Website Readability and Branding•2 minutes
  • Design a High-Converting Website Hero Section•5 minutes
  • Add Customer Reviews and Trust Elements•6 minutes
  • Create Branded Website Content Sections•10 minutes
  • Create Product or Service Display Sections•5 minutes
  • Mission Section That Builds Trust•3 minutes
  • Set Up Online Store and Product Pages•6 minutes
  • Create Professional About Us Page•7 minutes
  • What Are WordPress Plugins and Why They Matter•4 minutes
  • Install and Configure Plugins Safely•6 minutes
  • Protect Your Website from Security Threats•5 minutes
  • Track Website Visitors Using Analytics Tools•8 minutes
  • Summary•1 minute
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Why Website Theme and Structure Choices Impact User Experience•5 minutes
  • Why Website Navigation Design Directly Impacts Visitor Engagement•5 minutes
  • How Website First Impression Influences Trust and Conversion•5 minutes
  • Why Website Functionality and Plugins Shape Business Scalability•5 minutes
8 assignments•Total 102 minutes
  • Checkpoint Quiz•8 minutes
  • Checkpoint Quiz•6 minutes
  • Checkpoint Quiz•10 minutes
  • Checkpoint Quiz•18 minutes
  • Proficiency Quiz•15 minutes
  • Proficiency Quiz•15 minutes
  • Proficiency Quiz•15 minutes
  • Proficiency Quiz•15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course is great for people who wish to start their own business, work as a freelancer, or make their own website.  

You don't need any experience beforehand! This course is good for both beginners and people who already know a little about WordPress website creation. It will take you through everything you need to know about WordPress, step by step.  

No coding is required. WordPress's user-friendly interface and pre-built features make it simple to create websites. 

Yes, you will learn how to select hosting providers, register domain names, and connect them to your WordPress site. 

Yes! The course covers everything, including setting up a domain, hosting a website, and installing and customizing a theme. You'll learn how to build a website from the ground up, which will give you a good grasp of each step in the process. 

If you learn to use WordPress, you can create a professional website that enhances your brand's identity, credibility, and online visibility. You'll learn how to make websites that look good and are also fast, safe, and good at turning visitors into customers.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,