Programming & IT
Build a website with WordPress
An improver-level course covering WordPress website creation, content editing and themes through demonstrations and computer-based exercises.
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Upcoming classes
4 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 Sept 2026 Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | JulianHolden | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | Book now |
5 Dec 2026 Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | JulianHolden | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
6 Feb 2027 Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | JulianHolden | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
17 Mar 2027 Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | JulianHolden | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 |
Sat 5 Dec, 10:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySat 10:00£149JulianHoldenKeeley StreetSat 6 Feb, 10:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySat 10:00£149JulianHoldenKeeley StreetWed 17 Mar, 10:00 - 17:00
1 day1 dayWed 10:00£149JulianHoldenKeeley Street
About this course
The course introduces WordPress as a content management system, using the free-hosted WordPress.com service. Learners compare hosted and self-hosted sites, then create, edit and delete pages and add text, images and video. Themes are used to style a site, alongside an introduction to the distinction between Posts, Pages and Themes. Teaching combines step-by-step demonstrations and presentations with practical exercises completed on a computer, resulting in a simple WordPress website that learners can manage.
What you'll learn
- Distinguish between WordPress Posts, Pages and Themes.
- Create, modify and delete pages within a WordPress site.
- Add and edit text, images and video.
- Apply Themes to style a WordPress website.
- Manage a simple WordPress website.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for improver-level learners with good computing skills and experience using a web browser on a PC or Mac. Participants should be able to access email, locate pictures and files, follow spoken and written instructions, and discuss their work. Practical exercises are completed individually on a computer.
- Requires competent use of the internet and email.
- Suitable for learners who can work with files and pictures on their computer.
- Includes spoken demonstrations, written information and discussion of completed work.
Before you go
- An email account that can be accessed during the lesson is needed to activate a WordPress.com account.
- A computer is available for each learner's practical work.
- No additional costs are stated.