WordPress for Beginners: Hands-On 1 Day Course in Ottawa

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Regus ON, Ottawa - Albert & Metcalfe | Ottawa

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WordPress for Beginners: Hands-On 1 Day Course in Ottawa
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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

Group Discounts:

  • Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
  • Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included


Course Overview

The WordPress Basics course gives you the practical skills to build and manage professional websites or blogs without needing to write code. Learn how to install, customize, and maintain themes and plugins, create engaging content, and apply best practices for SEO, security, and backups. Build your online presence using the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS)—no tech background required!

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand how WordPress works and how to manage the dashboard
  • Install, configure, and customize themes to match your brand
  • Create and publish posts, pages, and multimedia content
  • Use plugins to enhance site functionality and performance
  • Implement basic SEO strategies to improve visibility
  • Maintain site security, backups, and smooth operation

Target Audience

Bloggers, small business owners, web designers, and freelancers.

Why is it the Right Fit for You?

If you want to create a stunning website without coding, this course is ideal for you. Designed with non-developers in mind, it simplifies the process of building a professional website or blog using WordPress. Our expert trainers guide you through real-world examples and practical tasks to help you launch your own site by the end of the day. You'll also gain insights into essential tools, plugins, and techniques that save time and enhance site performance. Whether you're building a personal blog or a business website, this course equips you with all the skills you need.

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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 ON, Ottawa - Albert & Metcalfe, 116 Albert Street Suite 200 & 300, Ottawa, Canada

Tickets

CAD 560.19 to CAD 724.76

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