Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress & Joomla

Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress & Joomla

Building and managing sites with WordPress or Joomla.

Duration: 3 Months Category: Foundational & Short Programs

Course Description

Learn to build and maintain professional websites without writing code. This comprehensive course focuses on popular Content Management Systems like **WordPress and Joomla**, which power the majority of websites online. You will learn site structure, theme customization, plugin integration, content publishing, and basic SEO to create fully functional, professional websites.

Curriculum

  • CMS Fundamentals: Understanding the architecture and advantages of WordPress/Joomla.
  • Site Setup: Installing the CMS, selecting and customizing professional themes.
  • Plugin & Extension Management: Utilizing essential tools for SEO, security, and functionality.
  • Content Creation: Publishing pages, blog posts, and optimizing media.
  • Basic Security and Maintenance: Backup procedures and security best practices.
  • Project: Launching a complete, professional website by the end of the course.

Career outcomes & prerequisites (The Why & Who)

  • Small business owners who need an affordable online presence.
  • Marketers or writers who manage website content.
  • Aspiring web designers who prefer visual, drag-and-drop development.

Key outcomes & value

  • Website Deployment: Ability to launch and manage a fully functional website using a CMS.
  • Content Management: Confidently updating, editing, and expanding website content.
  • Affordable Web Solution: Skills to create professional sites without expensive developer fees.
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Tuition: 300,000 UgX