WordPress Basics for Beginners – 1 Day Practical Training in Edmonton

Mon Mar 30 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

Regus - AB, Edmonton - 98 Avenue | Edmonton

MG Aussie
Publisher/HostMG Aussie
WordPress Basics for Beginners \u2013 1 Day Practical Training in Edmonton
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Take control of your online brand—master WordPress basics, from themes to SEO, and create your dream website in a day.
About this Event


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Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs/Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session


Course Overview:

The WordPress Basics course equips you with hands-on skills to build, manage, and maintain professional websites or blogs—without writing a single line of code. You’ll learn how to install WordPress, customize themes, manage plugins, and create engaging content with confidence. The course also covers essential best practices for SEO, security, and backups, helping you build a strong and reliable online presence using the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS). No technical background is required.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how WordPress works and confidently navigate the dashboard
  • Install, configure, and customize themes to suit your brand or purpose
  • Create, edit, and publish posts, pages, and multimedia content
  • Use plugins to enhance website functionality and performance
  • Apply basic SEO techniques to improve search visibility
  • Manage site security, backups, and overall site health

Who Should Attend

  • Bloggers
  • Small business owners
  • Web designers
  • Freelancers

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Why Choose This Course?
If you want to create a professional-looking website without learning to code, this course is the perfect starting point. Designed specifically for non-developers, it breaks down WordPress into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Guided by experienced trainers, you’ll work through practical exercises and real-world examples that help you build and launch your own site by the end of the day. You’ll also learn time-saving tools, essential plugins, and proven techniques to improve performance and usability—making this course ideal for personal blogs, portfolios, or business websites.

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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

Info: • What is WordPress and why use it?
• WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
• Exploring the dashboard
• Activity


Module 2: Installation & Setup

Info: • Hosting and domain essentials
• Installing WordPress manually or via auto-install
• Basic settings and configurations
• Activity


Module 3: Themes & Customization

Info: • Finding and installing themes
• Customizing layouts and appearance
• Using page builders like Elementor or Gutenberg
• Case Study


Module 4: Plugins & Functionality

Info: • What are plugins and how to use them
• Must-have plugins for SEO, security, and design
• Installing and configuring plugins
• Activity


Module 5: Creating Content

Info: • Difference between posts and pages
• Adding media: images, video, and audio
• Managing categories and tags
• Activity


Module 6: SEO Basics

Info: • Importance of SEO for WordPress
• Installing and using SEO plugins like Yoast
• On-page optimization tips
• Activity


Module 7: Website Security & Maintenance

Info: • Best practices for securing WordPress sites
• Backups and recovery options
• Updating WordPress, themes, and plugins
• Case Study


Module 8: Going Live & Site Management

Info: • Preparing your site for launch
• Managing users and site settings
• Performance optimization
• Activity


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus - AB, Edmonton - 98 Avenue, 10611 98 Avenue 9th Floor, Edmonton, Canada

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AUD 526.89 to AUD 684.91

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