WordPress Development

This curriculum is designed to give beginners an introduction to WordPress development concepts and practices. Keep in mind that this is a condensed outline, so you might need to adjust the pacing based on your audience's familiarity with web development concepts.

WordPress Development Basics: A 60-Minute Course

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Briefly introduce the importance of WordPress and its role in web development.
• Explain the target audience and prerequisites for the course.
• Outline the topics you'll cover in the session.

Module 1: Setting Up WordPress (10 minutes)

• Installing WordPress locally using tools like XAMPP or MAMP.
• Discussing the importance of local development environments.
• Briefly touch on web hosting options for live websites.

Module 2: WordPress Themes (15 minutes)

• Introduction to WordPress themes and their role in website design.
• Exploring the default themes and how they work.
• Overview of the WordPress template hierarchy.
• How to install and activate new themes from the WordPress repository.

Module 3: Customizing Themes (10 minutes)

• Introduction to the Customizer and its role in theme customization.
• Changing site title, tagline, logo, and colors using the Customizer.
• Briefly touch on creating child themes for customizations.

Module 4: WordPress Plugins (10 minutes)

• Introduction to WordPress plugins and their functionalities.
• Exploring popular plugins like Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, etc.
• How to install and activate plugins from the WordPress repository.

Module 5: Creating Custom Content (10 minutes)

• Introduction to WordPress Posts and Pages.
• Creating and managing content using the WordPress admin panel.
• Exploring the visual editor and its features.

Module 6: Adding Functionality with Widgets (5 minutes)

• Introduction to widgets and their role in adding functionality to sidebars.
• Adding and customizing widgets in the WordPress admin.

Module 7: Basic SEO for WordPress (5 minutes)

• Introduction to search engine optimization (SEO) for WordPress.
• Briefly touch on using plugins like Yoast SEO to improve on-page SEO.

Q&A and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

• Open the floor for questions from participants.
• Provide additional resources for further learning, such as WordPress documentation, online courses, and communities.
• Summarize key takeaways from the session.

Note: This curriculum is designed to provide a very basic overview of WordPress development concepts within a short time frame. Depending on the audience's familiarity with web development, you might need to adjust the pacing and depth of each module. If you're aiming for a more comprehensive course, consider extending the duration and diving deeper into topics such as theme development, custom post types, and advanced plugin development.