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WordPress Development Course
Beginner Friendly · Web Development
4.9 out of 5 · 250+ student ratings

WordPress Development
Training Program

Learn to design, build, and customize professional WordPress websites, from themes and plugins to custom development.

  • Build and customize WordPress websites and themes
  • Use and configure essential plugins including WooCommerce
  • Develop custom themes and plugins using PHP
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WordPress Development Course

Course Overview

Live instructor-led course with practical tasks, portfolio guidance and career support.

Duration
2 Months
Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Format
Live Online + Recordings
Schedule
Weekend / Evening Batches
2Months
LiveMentor Support
3Hands-on Projects
1:1Doubt Resolution
About this course

Practical training designed for real career outcomes

This course is ideal for aspiring web developers, freelancers, and small business owners who want to build and manage WordPress websites professionally. You will learn WordPress fundamentals, theme customization, plugin usage, and custom theme/plugin development using PHP. By the end, you will be able to build fully functional, responsive WordPress websites including blogs, business sites, and basic e-commerce stores.

Install, configure, and manage a WordPress website
Customize themes using the WordPress Customizer and page builders
Install and configure essential plugins for SEO, forms, and security
Build a basic e-commerce store using WooCommerce
Develop custom WordPress themes using PHP and the Template Hierarchy
Create simple custom plugins to extend WordPress functionality
Skills You'll Build

Beyond the tools — the skills employers actually screen for

Technical knowledge gets you in the door; these are the skills that come up in every interview and every performance review after that.

Communication
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Time Management
Continuous Learning
Version Control (Git)
API Design
Debugging
Code Review
Database Design
Responsive Design
Agile Development Practices
Meet Your Mentors

Learn from people who've done the job

Every mentor on this course has spent years doing this work inside real organizations, not just teaching about it.

TB

Tom Bradley

Full-Stack Development Mentor
13+ Years, Web Platforms

Thirteen years building and scaling production web applications, from early-stage startups to larger platforms. Tom pushes students to write code that survives contact with real users, not just code that runs once in a demo.

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Sofia Marchetti

Backend & API Mentor
8+ Years, Distributed Systems

Eight years designing APIs and backend systems for products handling meaningful scale. Sofia focuses on the architectural tradeoffs behind every technical decision, so students learn to reason about systems, not just syntax.

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Omar Haddad

SEO & Content Mentor
8+ Years, Content Strategy

Eight years building organic search programs from the ground up. Omar focuses on the research and structure behind content that actually ranks, rather than shortcuts that stop working after the next algorithm update.

Student Outcomes

Reviews from students who took this course

The class discussion in our cohort ended up being almost as valuable as the lectures themselves.

JB
Jonas Brinkmann
WordPress Developer · San Diego, CA
Learned from peer discussion

I appreciated that mistakes in the projects were treated as part of learning, not something to be embarrassed about.

KO
Kwabena Okonkwo
WordPress Developer · Belfast, UK
Confident, low-pressure learning

I signed up unsure if I could keep up. By the midpoint I was helping other students in our group chat.

TC
Tanvi Chowdhury
WordPress Developer · Philadelphia, PA
Grew from unsure to confident

The course gave me the vocabulary to finally understand what my technical coworkers had been talking about for years.

RV
Radek Vukovic
WordPress Developer · Montreal, Canada
Bridged the technical gap
Program Fee

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. Pay a small deposit to reserve your seat, then split the rest.

Limited-Time 50% Off
$800 $400

One-time program fee, or split into two payments below

$200
due at enrollment to reserve your seat
$200
remaining $200 due after 15 days

7-day money-back guarantee if the course isn't the right fit

Job Assistance Interview Preparation Resume & Profile Building Placement Support
Curriculum

What you will study

Each module is structured to move from concept to practice so students can understand the topic and apply it in a real workflow.

01

WordPress Fundamentals

  • Installation and dashboard overview
  • Posts, pages, and media management
  • Menus, widgets, and categories
  • Users and site settings
02

Themes & Page Builders

  • Choosing and customizing themes
  • WordPress Customizer basics
  • Page builders like Elementor
  • Responsive design considerations
03

Plugins & WooCommerce

  • Installing and managing plugins
  • SEO plugins and performance optimization
  • Setting up an online store with WooCommerce
  • Payment gateways and order management
04

Custom Theme & Plugin Development

  • PHP basics for WordPress
  • Template hierarchy and custom templates
  • The Loop and WordPress functions
  • Building a simple custom plugin
Hands-on learning

Projects and practical outcomes

The course includes practical exercises and project work so learners can show proof of skills, not only course completion.

A fully responsive business website built with a custom WordPress theme

Create a polished deliverable that can be discussed in interviews, freelancing proposals, or portfolio reviews.

An online store with product listings and checkout using WooCommerce

Create a polished deliverable that can be discussed in interviews, freelancing proposals, or portfolio reviews.

A custom WordPress plugin adding a new content feature

Create a polished deliverable that can be discussed in interviews, freelancing proposals, or portfolio reviews.

Career roles this course can support

WordPress Developer Freelance Web Developer CMS Specialist WooCommerce Developer Web Content Manager
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know PHP before starting?

No, basic PHP concepts needed for WordPress development are taught during the course.

Can I build an online store with this course?

Yes, you will learn to set up and manage an e-commerce store using WooCommerce.

Is WordPress still relevant for freelancing?

Yes, WordPress powers a large share of websites globally and remains in high demand for freelance and agency work.

Do I need coding experience to take the WordPress development course?

No prior coding experience is required to get started with WordPress basics like themes, plugins, and site management, though we do introduce some HTML, CSS, and PHP as you progress into custom theme and plugin development. This makes the course suitable for both non-technical users and aspiring developers.

How are WordPress classes scheduled?

Sessions are live online with hands-on site-building practice, and every class is recorded so you can revisit any step of building or customizing a site. Weekday and weekend batches are available to suit students across the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland.

What career paths does this WordPress course support?

Graduates commonly go on to work as WordPress Developers, Freelance Web Developers, or Website Administrators, and many also use these skills to build and manage sites for their own businesses or clients. WordPress powers a large share of websites worldwide, keeping steady demand for people who can build and customize it.

What if I want a refund, and is there support after the course?

Our 7-day money-back guarantee lets you request a refund early on if the course isn't for you, and you can pay via card, PayPal, or bank transfer with installment plans available. After completing the course, our WhatsApp and email support remain available if you need help with your own WordPress site.

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