Create a Free Website with WordPress - Oct 2016

Venue:
National College of Ireland, IFSC
 
Date:
05/10/2016
 
Time:
14:00 - 18:00
 
Category:
Workshop
 

How to install WordPress and to use and customise templates, add extensive functionality through the most important plug-ins, add and manage content in an organised way

This event is no longer available
 

Course Description


Learn how to use WordPress to manage your website on this half day hands-on training workshop!

Participants will learn how to install WordPress and to use and customise templates, add extensive functionality through the most-important plug-ins, add and manage content in an organised way, and more.

This course is designed for people who have the ability to work in a PC and/or Mac OS environment.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the foundations of a WordPress-based website
  • Understand the basics of the WordPress User Interface
  • Find and use WordPress Plugins
  • Work with WordPress Themes
  • Understand WordPress Content Management
  • Use WordPress Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Manage Multimedia with WordPress
  • Troubleshoot Common WordPress Problems


Prerequisites


We recommend that participants are comfortable using a computer, opening and saving files, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and the general operations of computers as well as a basic Internet/online knowledge.

Course Outline

  • Foundations of a WordPress-based website
  • Understanding and Using domain names
  • WordPress Hosting Options
  • Installing WordPress on your hosting service.
  • Basics of the WordPress User Interface
  • Understanding the WordPress Dashboard
  • Pages, Tags, Media and Content Administration
  • Core WordPress Settings
  • Finding and Using WordPress Plugins
  • Finding and Installing Plugins Quickly and Easily
  • Upgrading WordPress Plugins
  • Recommended WordPress Plugins
  • Working with WordPress Themes
  • Finding Themes and Choosing the Right One
  • Theme Best Practices
  • WordPress Content Management
  • Understanding Posts Versus Pages
  • Adding Video and Audio Media to a WordPress Site
  • A Checklist for WordPress SEO


Trainers


NOEL DAVIDSON, Entrepreneurs Academy
As Director of Training at Entrepreneurs Academy, Noel leads a training team that designs and delivers practical and highly engaging materials for entrepreneurs and leaders of SMEs. Noel is one of the best Social Media trainers in the country and is constantly exceeds participant and client expectations. He is an Apple Product & Integration Professional and an Apple Certified Trainer (ACT). Noel has been invited as keynote speaker on Social Media at various enterprise events and at the TEDxNHH in Norway (http://youtu.be/I4CP20OFMrM).

Noel has worked with Entrepreneurs Academy since early 2010 and has proven highly successful in bringing start-up and small business owners through the challenges of setting up their business and use of digital media for the benefit of their business. Noel has extensive experience in person-facing roles in a number of industries including confectionery, hospitality, horticulture, retail and leisure. He has been delivering training and mentoring services for Entrepreneurs Academy in various areas such as social media, market research, idea generation, business skills and business planning and IT.

MICHAEL KEOGH, Entrepreneurs Academy
Michael joined Entrepreneurs Academy Team in 2012 to deliver Social Media training and mentoring to the company’s valued clients. He is an expert in Social Media and Digital Marketing, particularly in the use of Social Media as a promotional and marketing platform. He has a background that includes a diverse range of industries from light engineering and fast moving consumer goods to sports leisure and IT. This experience combined with qualifications in both Marketing and Digital Marketing allow him to have a broad and insightful view on to how this powerful medium can be used to effectively for business. Michael also has a keen interest in social psychology and human behaviour, which adds further depth to his delivery and presentations.
Michael Keogh has been delivering various Entrepreneurs Academy facilitated workshops and mentoring sessions in Social Media, Digital Marketing and Web Design around the country and continually receives excellent feedback from the participants. His ability to communicate clearly and enthusiastically allows him to open minds and leave participants excited and eager to bring their ideas to the next level.