Course Title: Web Development with WordPress
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to building and managing websites using WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system. Designed specifically for individuals with visual impairment who use the NVDA or JAWS screen reader, the course emphasizes accessible web development practices and empowers participants to confidently create, customize, and maintain their own websites. Through hands-on instruction and practical exercises, learners will develop essential skills in navigating both WordPress and the web with JAWS, creating and organizing content, customizing site appearance, and ensuring accessibility for all users. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to launch and manage a fully functional, accessible WordPress website. No prior experience with WordPress, web development, or coding (HTML) is required.
Who should take this course?
- Visually impaired individuals who are new to WordPress and MVDA or JAWS.
- Beginners interested in website development but have no prior coding knowledge
- Aspiring web developers, bloggers, or anyone interested in accessible website creation
- Anyone seeking to learn accessible web development practices using a screen reader
What you will learn:
- Introduction to WordPress and Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Setting up and installing WordPress
- Navigating the WordPress dashboard and interface using NVDA or JAWS.
- Creating and Managing Website Content (posts and pages)
- Customizing the appearance and layout of your site
- Managing menus, widgets, and plugins for added functionality
- Managing Website Settings and Users
- Implementing Web accessibility best practices for websites
- Maintaining and updating your WordPress site
- Troubleshooting and Support Resources
What you will gain:
- Free top level domain (tld) e.g. (.com, .org or .net) plus free hosting.
- verifiable digital certificate of proficiency after successfully finishing the course
- Confidence and practical skills to build and manage a WordPress website using NVDA or JAWS.
- Mastery of accessible web development techniques
- Audio recordings of lessons for easy review and practice
- Comprehensive course materials for ongoing learning
- Continuous lifetime support to assist you beyond the classroom
- Opportunity to join our alumni page and connect with fellow graduates
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the Fundamentals of WordPress
- Setup and install WordPress
- create, customize, and maintain a fully functional website using WordPress.
- Create and Organize Website Contents (pages and posts)
- Customize Website Appearance and Functionality
- Apply Accessibility Best Practices
- Manage Website Settings and Users
Course Duration:
6 Weeks (12 lessons: 2 lessons a week; 90 minutes per lesson)
Difficulty Level:
Beginners
Course Requirements
- Good knowledge in Website navigation.
- Computer running Windows 10 or 11
- Strong internet connection.
- NVDA or JAWS screen reader
Note: No coding (HTML or CSS) knowledge is required. Learners will be provided with an HTML code application to generate their HTML tags.
Amount
Private Class: US$270.00 or GHS3105.00 (for Ghanaians)