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Getting Started with Wordpress

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $99
  • Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours

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  • $99
  • GA Chicago (Remote Online) @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL 00000
  • 3 hours

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this wordpress class:

WordPress is the premier content management system for those seeking an easy, user-friendly way to set up and maintain a website. In this class, you’ll walk through the basics of getting your site live quickly and discover various free templates as well as premium resources that require little to no coding skills and will have your site looking polished and professional. Once your site has gone live, you’ll learn how to update and maintain it using the WordPress dashboard, as well as common problems and pitfalls to avoid. Plus you’ll find out how to customize your site to get the exact look you’re going for.

Takeaways

  • Learn the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org (self-hosted site)
  • Create and update content (pages, blog entries, photos etc) in WordPress quickly and efficiently
  • Discover different themes, what they are, where to get them, and how to customize them

  • Master plugins, widgets and settings
Preparation

  • You will need access to a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone as well as a strong internet connection.
  • This workshop will occur completely online using Zoom and Slack.
  • Set up information will be emailed to all participants signed up around 24 hours before (and again an hour before) the start time.

Participants must be 16 years of age or older and this workshop does not include instruction beyond the secondary school level.

Participants who complete this workshop will not receive a certificate or any other designation of completion.

This workshop is not designed to prepare individuals to follow or pursue a trade, occupation or profession. It is not designed to improve, enhance, or add to the skills and abilities of an individual relative to occupational responsibilities or career opportunities.

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

Refund Policy

If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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