WordPress Bootcamp
Hands-on Training from Experts
NYC or Live Online
Learn to create and manage websites or blogs with WordPress
Make Websites Using WordPress
WordPress enables you to create and maintain a website, even if you have no web design background or knowledge of the code that makes website works. WordPress is built with HTML, CSS, and PHP, so web developers who do know code have even greater control over WordPress sites. Whether you want to create a new website/blog or manage an existing WordPress website, this class is for you.
An Essential Skill for Web Developers: 40% of Websites Use WordPress!
If you design or code websites, knowing how to use WordPress is essential as many of the websites you design or build are likely to use (or should use) WordPress. WordPress drives over 40% of all websites because it provides loads of functionality and the ability to create themes (templates) to control the look and feel and and functionality of a website. The people you build websites for will want to edit the content (text, images, etc.) and WordPress will enable them to do so without having to know coding.
In this class you’ll learn how to create pages, edit content, and see how your clients will interact with WordPress when creating and editing content. You’ll also learn how to control the layout, appearance, and functionality of WordPress sites using easy to use tools that don’t require coding knowledge, as well as when to use code for even greater control.
This course has a prerequisite
You should have basic HTML and CSS coding experience equivalent to our Web Development with HTML & CSS class.
Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:
Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
I was introduced to Noble Desktop years ago by an employer. At the time, we were implementing a new workflow and there was no one on staff qualified to train the team. I was so impressed with the instructor and the class, that I signed up for additional classes on my own… everything from JavaScript to WordPress to UX/UI Design. These days the ability to remain employable is entirely dependent on the need to continually upgrade one’s skillset. No one provides better, more comprehensive (and well-documented) instruction and technical training than Noble Desktop. It’s also a great place to meet other people in my chosen field (and other industries) whom I might not have the opportunity to meet otherwise.
Abbe Eckstein
Freelance Art Director
Learn the Skills Guarantee™
Learn the concepts and skills covered in this course or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.
Hands-on training
Work on projects proven to boost retention
Time-tested curriculum
Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience
The perfect class to begin your experience with WordPress!
— Nestor C.
Learn from experts
Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed
Retake for free
Refresh the materials for free within one year
Interactive Training
Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes
Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, NYC
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor in the room with you
- Computer and software provided
Live Online Remote, from anywhere
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
- Remote setup assistance provided
Expert Instructors
Our instructors are verterans of their field and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
Earn a Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
Shareable on
Best-in-Class Course Materials
This course includes a detailed workbook, available in print or ebook at no additional cost.
Our proprietary workbooks are designed by a team of industry experts and instructional designers, and are updated regularly for the latest features and trends. Learn by completing a variety of real-world projects, and apply your newly-learned skills right away.
Free Retake & Class Recordings
Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!
Free Retake
We offer a single free retake of the the class within a year.
Class Recordings
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
WordPress Bootcamp Curriculum
What You’ll Learn at a Glance
- Build websites or blogs with WordPress.
- Create or edit webpages and blog posts in a WordPress site, format text, images, links, and more.
- Install WordPress themes (which control the appearance of a WordPress site) & customize their appearance.
- See how WordPress plugins add functionality.
- Install WordPress locally so you can write and test your code.
- Learn how WordPress code work behind the scenes and how to use code (HTML, CSS, and PHP) to customize/control it.
Project Examples
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Course Syllabus
Getting Started with WordPress
Creating a WordPress Site (Installing WordPress)
- Installing WordPress with a Web Host’s “1-Click Install”
- Manually Installing WordPress
Logging Into the WordPress Admin & General Site Settings
- Logging Into the WordPress Admin
- General WordPress Settings
- Editing Your Profile
- Setting Your Profile Picture (Gravatar)
Writing Posts & Formatting Text
- Posts versus Pages
- Creating a New Blog Post
- Using the Visual Editor
- Pasting Without Formatting & Clearing Formatting
- Formatting Headings
- Formatting Bulleted & Numbered Lists
- Formatting Quotes
- Publishing a Post
- Deleting a Post
- Restoring a Post from the Trash (or Deleting it Delete Permanently)
Publishing a Post (Making it Live)
- Publishing a Post (Making it Live)
- Status
- Visibility
- Publish Date & Time
Adding a Read More Link to a Post
- Adding the Read More Tag
- Changing the Text in the More Tag
Creating Links (Hyperlinks)
- Linking to Another Website
- Opening a Link in a New Tab
- Linking to a Page Within Your Site
- Editing & Removing Links
Adding Images & Managing the Media Library
- Adding an Image to a Post or Page
- Editing Images (Manually Resizing, Cropping, & Rotating)
- Media Settings (Customizing the Size of Thumbnail, Medium, & Large)
- Adding a Featured Image
- Uploading Images & Files Directly Into the Media Library
- Editing & Deleting Images in the Media Library
- Deleting Unused Images (Cleaning Out the Media Library)
Adding an Image Gallery
- Adding an Image Gallery
- Editing an Existing Image Gallery
Adding Video
- Embedding YouTube Videos
- Uploading a Video File
Diving Deeper into WordPress
Categories, Tags, & Reading Settings
- Categories & Tags Explained
- Creating & Editing Categories
- Changing the “Uncategorized” Default Category Name
- Setting the Default Category
- Creating & Editing Tags
- Changing Categories/Tags for Multiple Posts
- Reading Settings
Widgets
- Editing & Adding Widgets
Making Pages
- Pages versus Posts
- Creating a New Page
- Publishing a Page (Making it Live)
- Deleting a Page
- Changing the Page Order
Menus
- About Menus & Locations
- Adding & Removing Links in Menus
- Creating Submenus
- Opening Menu Links in a New Tab
Installing Themes
- What Are WordPress Themes?
- Where Do I Get WordPress Themes?
- Installing & Activating a Theme
- Manually Uploading & Activating a Theme
- Deleting a Theme
Customizing Theme Appearance
- Customizing Appearance
- Customizing the Site Identity (Logo, Title, & Tagline)
- Adding a Site Icon (Favicon)
- Customizing the Header
- Customizing Colors
Changing the Template Layout for a Page/Post
- Changing a Template Layout
WordPress Plugins: About, Installing, & Updating
- About WordPress Plugins
- Installing a WordPress Plugin
- Updating Plugins
WordPress Plugins You May Want to Install
- Recommended WordPress Plugins
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- Creating SEO-Friendly Permalinks (URLs) for the Site
- Customizing the URL of an Individual Page/Post
- Setting Titles & Meta Descriptions with an SEO Plugin
Customizing WordPress
Page Builders: Customizable Page Layouts
Theme Builders: Control the Website’s Look
Child Themes
Custom Post Types
Advanced Custom Fields
WordPress Best Practices
Automated Backups
WordPress Security
Running WordPress Locally
Setting Up a Local Testing Server
Installing WordPress
Creating a Custom WordPress Theme
Converting a Static HTML Site to a Dynamic WordPress Theme
Creating Custom Templates
Using Your Custom CSS
Creating Menu Display Locations
Creating Widget Areas
Adding Custom Theme Controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?
You should have basic HTML and CSS coding experience equivalent to our Web Development with HTML & CSS class.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com
What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.
