Free Training Sessions
Commencing:
Mon: 28 October, 2024
Frequency:
Time:
6:00pm to 7:30pm AWST
Format:
Suitable:
for beginners unfamiliar with WordPress
Capacity:
Up to 15 people
WordPress Training for Beginners Using Elementor Pro
Using Elementor Pro
This training runs every two weeks, following the course outline as each Zoom session picks up from where we last left off. The sessions are informal and relaxed, perfect for learning without pressure. Our timezone is Perth, Western Australia – so if you are in this timezone, or in Australia, we’d love you to join our group!
Section 1: Introduction to WordPress
Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Overview and setup
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Welcome and Course Overview
- Introduction and welcome
- Course objectives
- Structure and schedule
- Resources and support
Websites and WordPress Core Concepts
- What is WordPress?
- Domains and Hosting
- Why WordPress?
Installing WordPress
- Local installation
- Using an Auto-Installer (cPanel)
- Manual installation
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Introduction to the WordPress Dashboard
- Dashboard overview
- Admin toolbar
- Admin menu
- Customising screen options
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A) (30min)
The event is informal, and there's opporunity for tea/coffee breaks
Or a meal while you watch
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Duration: 12:45pm to 3:30pm
WordPress settings, themes and plugins
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The WordPress settings tab
- General settings
- Reading settings
- Discussion settings
- Media settings
- Permalinks settings
- User settings
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Installing themes
- Theme introduction – the repository
- Installing a theme and creating a child theme
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Introduction to the WordPress customizer
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Installing plugins
- Plugin introduction – the repository
- Installing a plugin
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
How to manage content
Posts vs pages
- When to use each?
- Introduction to the blog
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A) (15 mins)
The media library
- Optimising images
- Uploading, organising and managing files
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Section 2: Creating pages with themes and Elementor Pro
Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Introduction to page building
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Themes vs. Page Builders: Pros and Cons
- The differences
- Pros & Cons of Themes
- Pros & Cons of Page Builders
- Case Studies
Introduction to Elementor
- Elementor overview
- Basic configurations and global settings (Fonts & Colors)
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Elementor Pro templates
- Theme header & footer vs. Elementor header & footer
- Understanding Elementor templates
- Building the header & footer and navigation menu
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Relax! Its a friendly, informal environment
Learn at your own pace
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Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Creating a page
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Creating a page with Elementor Pro
- Name and permalink
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Advanced Elementor Pro usage
- The Elements
- The core elements
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
Responsive design
- Responsive layouts, breakpoints
- Creating a page with Elementor
- Doing it yourself (practice and Q&A)
What you can expect
Our training is practical and we offer ongoing support as you embark on your WordPress development journey.
What you can expect during the course
- Hands-On Practice: Each topic includes a hands-on segment where participants can apply what they’ve learned on their own.
- Q&A Sessions: Scheduled after each section to address specific questions and help clarify anything related.
- Breaks: There are short 5 minutes breaks when needed during training sessions.
What you can expect after the course
- WhatsApp Group: In between training, join our Whatsapp group for support
- Free resit: Feel free to resit the course at any time!
- Paid support charged at $125 p/h: Professional paid support is available outside of our training
Ready to join?
Join others in our Meetup group.
Frequently asked questions
Read our FAQ below for common questions and answers
We’re offering this training for free because we’re passionate about teaching people how to build websites! WordPress, as an open-source platform, embodies a philosophy of data freedom, and we fully support its mission to empower everyone to publish online. Additionally, these sessions give us the opportunity to meet business owners who might benefit from our hosting, site care, or web development services. Lastly, these events are also a great way to foster networking opportunities within our community.
All you need to have is a computer, zoom and a browser. We will provide you with a WordPress staging environment you can practice on.