WordPress Launchpad: Build & Go Live

From Concept to Live Site in One Day with WordPress and AI

  • 1 day
  • Beginner to Intermediate
  • In-Person or Virtual

Overview

This full-day intensive course empowers teams ready to set up their first WordPress site. Starting from internet fundamentals, it progresses through WordPress setup and design using the Gutenberg block editor. Participants will build a working site in one day, learning to leverage AI block-library assistants to speed up layout creation and content population, enabling a rapid launch.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants should be able to:

  • Understand core internet concepts like domains, DNS, and hosting.
  • Confidently navigate the WordPress Dashboard and understand core components.
  • Apply fundamental design principles using the Gutenberg block editor.
  • Utilize core Gutenberg layout blocks for content arrangement.
  • Explain the importance of responsive design and use Gutenberg’s preview tools.
  • Build a functional WordPress website from scratch.

Course Outline

  • M01: Internet & Website Fundamentals
    • How the Internet Works
    • Domain Basics
    • DNS Basics
    • Hosting Basics
    • Website Construction Basics
    • Caching Basics
    • CDN Basics
    • Activity & Testing
  • M02: WordPress Fundamentals
    • What is WordPress?
    • Touring the WordPress Admin Dashboard
    • Core Concepts: Content Types
    • Core Concepts: Appearance
    • Core Concepts: Plugins
    • Essential Settings & Basic Security
    • Activity: Knowledge Check
  • M03: Web Design Basics with the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
    • Introduction: Why Start with Gutenberg?
    • The Building Blocks: Elements & Layers
    • Arranging Content: Layout & Spacing in Gutenberg
    • Making it Look Good on All Screens: Responsive Design
    • Guiding the Eye: Visual Hierarchy & Typography
    • Best Practices & Common Elements
    • Site Defaults & Templates/Patterns
    • Gutenberg vs. Page Builders (Conceptual)

Learning Methodologies Used

Guided website build, hands-on Gutenberg design, AI-assisted content population, interactive problem-solving, live site launch simulation.

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About This Course

Duration:

1 day

Level:

Beginner to Intermediate

Format:

In-Person or Virtual

HRDC-claimable:

Yes

Certificate

On request

Target Participants

Teams ready to set up their first WordPress site
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