WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs
Learn how to create a website or blog and edit and upload content.
Course overview
This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks great on all devices while retaining creative control of your content.
You'll learn to create websites and blogs using WordPress, one of the most popular website platforms in the world. In this course, we'll look at Wordpress.org and Wordpress.com, the main differences and which one will suit your needs, whether you're a blogger or looking for a website. We'll cover creating a website or blog, editing and uploading content, and all the functionality available to you.
Course details
In this introductory WordPress.com course, you’ll learn the basics of setting up and managing your website.
Starting with account creation and theme selection, you’ll explore customisation options to tailor your site’s appearance. You’ll also dive into essential tools for creating pages and posts, embedding images and videos, and adjusting settings for accessibility and site visibility. By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional, beginner-friendly WordPress website ready to share.
Susannah Travis - Course Lead
Susannah is the Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.
Find out moreWhat you'll learn
- How to set up your own WordPress.com site
- Naming your website/blog
- Choosing a suitable theme
- Navigating the dashboard
- Adding and editing content
- Engaging your audience with your blog/website
- WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
- Creating menus
- Please note: this course does not include Falmouth Journal
How you'll learn
Our online short courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our short courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.
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