Introduction to WordPress
Introduction to WordPress is a course in building a website with WordPress, from installation and creating content in the block editor to styling the site in the Site Editor and keeping it secure, with no web development background needed. It suits beginners, SMEs and staff who look after an organisation's site, and you leave able to build a website or a WooCommerce online store.
- Duration12 hours · 2 days
- FormatOnsite / live online
- Next roundOn request
- CertificateIncluded
Course overview
WordPress is a widely used content management system because it lets you build a website without writing code. Visitors see the front end, while site managers use the admin area to manage the design, posts, images and products themselves. Current WordPress has changed a great deal, with the block editor for laying out content in blocks, the Site Editor for editing the header and footer yourself, and a new admin interface, so anyone who learned the older way should bring their knowledge up to date.
This course takes beginners through building a website with WordPress 7.1, from installing it locally and on hosting, configuring the admin area and creating posts and pages with the block editor, to using patterns and the Media Library, styling the site with a theme and the Site Editor, adding essential plugins, building an online store with WooCommerce, managing users, basic SEO, security and backups. It finishes with a workshop that builds a corporate or shop website and moves it to a live host. (2 days, 12 hours, Beginner level.)
What you’ll gain
- Understand how websites work and how current WordPress works
- Install and configure WordPress 7.1 both locally and on hosting
- Create posts, pages and menus with the block editor and patterns
- Style the site with a block theme and the Site Editor
- Build an online store with WooCommerce, from products to a test order
- Look after the site's users, security, backups and updates
Who this course is for
- Newcomers with no web development background who want a website of their own
- SMEs and shops that want a website or online store as a sales channel
- Private and government organisations that want their own website
- Staff who look after their organisation's WordPress website
Prerequisites
- Able to use a computer and basic software, such as managing files and folders
- Comfortable with the internet and a web browser
- No web development or programming experience is needed
- A laptop that can run XAMPP, with permission to install software
Curriculum
Course Details
This is the 2026 edition of the Introduction to WordPress course. It runs for 2 days, 12 hours (09:00-16:00), as lectures with labs, at Beginner level. The content moves from WordPress 3.3 to WordPress 7.1, creating content with the block editor and patterns, styling the site with a block theme and the Site Editor, and adds an online store with WooCommerce, collaboration with Notes, security, backups and moving a site to a live host. WordPress and the plugins used have free versions that cover every lab. Learners take home the course handbook, sample content and a site maintenance checklist.
Day 1 Building a Website and Content with WordPress 7
Section 1: Getting to Know WordPress 7
- How websites work: domains, hosting, databases and content management systems
- WordPress.org and WordPress.com compared, and which to choose
- Examples of corporate sites, blogs and shops built with WordPress
- What is new in WordPress 7.0 and 7.1 that site managers should know
Section 2: Lab: Installing WordPress
- Try it straight away in the browser with WordPress Playground
- Install XAMPP, create a database and install WordPress locally
- Install on hosting with the provider's tools, and the recommended PHP version
- Lab: install a WordPress site ready for the whole course
Section 3: Lab: The Admin Area and Site Settings
- The new dashboard, the main menus and the Command Palette
- General, Reading, Discussion and Media settings
- Readable permalinks and the privacy policy page
- Lab: set your site title, front page and link format
Section 4: Lab: Posts, Pages, Categories and Tags
- How posts differ from pages, and when to use each
- Group posts with categories and tags
- Drafts, scheduled publishing and edit history with revisions
- Manage comments and block spam
- Lab: create an About page and three news posts
Section 5: Lab: The Block Editor, Patterns and Media
- Paragraph, heading, image, button, columns and YouTube video blocks
- Lay out pages quickly with ready-made patterns, and save your own
- The Media Library: upload, crop and rotate images in the new image editor
- Lab: lay out a services page with images and a gallery
Section 6: Lab: Themes and the Site Editor
- Choose and install a block theme safely from the theme directory
- Adjust colours, fonts and site-wide styles in Styles
- Edit the header, footer and menus with the Navigation block
- Adjust how the site looks on mobile and tablet
- Lab: restyle the site with your organisation's colours and logo
Day 2 Plugins, Online Stores and Site Maintenance
Section 7: Lab: Essential Plugins
- Find, choose and install plugins safely, checking updates and reviews
- A contact form with email notifications
- Spam protection for comments and forms
- Share buttons and social media links
- Lab: a Contact Us page with a form and a map
Section 8: Lab: An Online Store with WooCommerce
- Install WooCommerce and set up the shop with the onboarding wizard
- Add products with images, prices, stock and product categories
- Set up shipping, bank transfer and cash on delivery
- Block-based cart and checkout pages
- Lab: a sample shop with a test order
Section 9: Lab: Users, Permissions and Collaboration
- User roles: Administrator, Editor, Author and Subscriber
- Add users, assign permissions and edit profiles
- Use Notes to comment and mention teammates in a post
- Lab: plan permissions for your organisation's web team
Section 10: Basic SEO and Social Sharing
- Page titles, descriptions and URLs that are easy to find
- Set up an SEO plugin and a basic sitemap
- Share images and text shown when links are shared on social media
- Verify the site with Google Search Console
Section 11: Lab: Security, Backups and Updates
- Strong passwords, two-step verification and password resets
- Automatic updates for WordPress, themes and plugins
- Check the site's health with Site Health
- Back up and restore the site with a backup plugin
Section 12: Workshop: A Real Website Moved to a Live Host
- Choose a brief: a corporate site, a shop or a personal site
- Build the pages, menus, posts and shop
- Check it on mobile, move it to a host and enable HTTPS
- Present your work and get feedback from the instructor
Schedule & training options
For individuals — public rounds
No public rounds are open right now. Join the waiting list and we will contact you first when the next round opens, or ask us on LINE. Or call 02-570-8449 or 088-807-9770
For organisations — in-house / private
- Tailor the content to your team’s tools and projects
- Your dates, at your office or live online
- Quotation with tax ID for procurement
Instructors
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between posts and pages in WordPress?
Posts are dated articles, suited to news, promotions and blogs. They are grouped with categories and tags and appear automatically on post listings. Pages are permanent content not tied to a date, such as About, Services and Contact pages, and usually go in the main menu. Both are created in the same block editor. This course practises both and shows how to plan a site so each is used correctly.
How do you install and choose WordPress plugins safely?
Install plugins from the Plugins menu by searching the WordPress plugin directory, or upload a ZIP from a developer you trust. Before installing, check the last update date, the number of active installations, reviews and compatibility with your WordPress version. Avoid plugins that have not been updated for a long time or files from unknown sources, install only what you need, turn on automatic updates and delete plugins you no longer use.
How do you build an online store with WordPress?
Install the WooCommerce plugin and follow the onboarding wizard to enter your store details. Then add products with images, prices, stock and categories, set up shipping and payment methods such as bank transfer or cash on delivery, check the cart and checkout pages, and place a test order before opening the store. This course builds a sample store up to a test order; a real online payment gateway must be arranged with a provider yourself.
Who is the Introduction to WordPress course for, and what should I know beforehand?
It suits newcomers who want a website of their own, SMEs and shops that want a website or online store, private and government organisations, and staff who look after their organisation's WordPress site. No web development or programming experience is needed: you just need to be comfortable with a computer and the internet.
What will I be able to do after the Introduction to WordPress course?
You will be able to install and configure WordPress 7.1, create posts, pages and menus with the block editor and patterns, style the site in the Site Editor, add essential plugins, build an online store with WooCommerce, manage users, keep the site secure and backed up, and move it to a live host. Participants who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion with its own number, which can be verified online.
Can the Introduction to WordPress course be run in-house for our team?
Yes. IT Genius Institute runs in-house training for teams that look after an organisation's website, with examples adapted to your work, such as practising on the structure of your existing site or store. Sessions can be held onsite or online. Contact the institute for details and a quotation.
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