End Date: February 5, 2021
Starts in: 13 Days
Event Location: Nairobi
Training Fees: USD 1,276.00
Other Dates:
See Future Events: Web Development,WordPress/Joomla
Introduction
Joomla and WordPress are free award-winning content management systems (CMSes), which enables you to easily build websites.
This course will take you through the process of creating dynamic interactive websites from scratch using the free Joomla and WordPress Content Management Systems (CMSes).
Each participant will learn how to create a professional website using Joomla and WordPress Content Management Systems. These CMSes allow easy building and editing of websites without the need for an understanding of complex databases, difficult scripting languages and website security.
Joomla and WordPress are open sources and free for all.
Duration
5 days.
Who should attend
This course will be an important foundation for anyone maintaining or creating websites, web pages, HTML emails, or any web content.
Project officers, Journalists, marketers, digital marketers, post-high school students, university and college students, early career professionals, supervisors, and team leaders or persons with an interest in understanding how professional websites are authored may also attend.
Requirements
- Basic computer literacy.
- Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, MySQL, and JavaScript is an added advantage but is not a mandatory requirement.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Develop and design a professional website using Joomla and WordPress.
- Know-how and where to acquire domain names.
- Acquire hosting services and host a website online.
Topics to be covered in Joomla
Introduction
- Introduction to Joomla CMS.
- Installing Joomla
Articles
- Creating and publishing articles.
- Featured articles
- Settings for articles
- Configuring articles parameters
- Ordering articles
- Setting global configuration
Content types
- Working with different types of content, images, videos etc.
- Creating SEO friendly content
Categories
- Organizing content using categories
- Choosing content layout
- Adding metadata for search engines
Menus
- Adding navigation menus
- Creating submenus
- Maintaining menus
- Linking menus
- Deleting menus
Modules
- Creating sidebar modules
- Configuring modules
- Creating login modules
- Creating breadcrumbs modules
- Working with other modules
Users
- Adding users
- User permissions
Using Templates
- Working with templates
- Choosing different templates
- Adjusting templates
Extending Joomla
- How to search, download and install Joomla extensions
- Using components to extend your Joomla website.
- Using plug-ins
- Using modules
Customization
- Customizing your template
- Creating custom module positions.
- Customizing fonts, colors, fonts, headings, etc
Topics to be covered in WordPress
Introduction
- Introduction to WordPress CMS.
- Downloading and Installing WordPress
- Downloading and installing themes
Posts
- Creating and publishing posts.
- Featured posts
- Settings for posts
- Configuring post parameters
- Ordering posts
- Setting global configuration
Content types
- Importing and exporting content
- Working with different types of content, images, videos etc.
- Creating SEO friendly content
Pages
- Organizing content on pages
- Choosing content layout
- Adding metadata for search engines
Menus
- Adding navigation menus
- Creating submenus
- Maintaining menus
- Linking menus
- Deleting menus
Users
- Adding users
- User permissions
Extending WordPress
- How to search, download and install WordPress extensions
- Using plug-ins
Customization
- Customizing your themes using CSS
- Customizing fonts, colors, fonts, headings, etc
Shared Modules
SEO
- Search engine optimization
Social Media integration
- Integrate social media channels
Going Live
- Hosting services
- Domain names
Methodology
The instructor-led training is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.
Training venue
The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Tailor-made
We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:
- Using their own tools during the training
- Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on
- Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice
- Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +254 706909947
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: [email protected]
Mobile Number: +254 706909947
Training fee
The course fee is KES 75,000.00 or USD 1,100.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to Tech For Development – T4D account through bank on or before the course starting date.
Send proof of payment to [email protected]
Cancellation policy
Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
- Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
- No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met
Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure