Day 1: Introduction to WordPress & Web Basics

• Overview of how websites work (Domains, Hosting, CMS)

• What is WordPress? (WordPress.com vs WordPress.org)

• Setting up a Local Development Environment (using XAMPP, LocalWP, or similar)

• Installing WordPress locally

• Exploring the WordPress Dashboard

• Key WordPress terminologies: Posts, Pages, Themes, Plugins, Widgets, Media

✅ Activity: Set up a local WordPress site & explore the dashboard

Day 2: Content Creation & Management

• Creating Pages vs Posts
• Using Categories and Tags
• Adding and editing media (images, videos, etc.)
• Using the Block(Gutenberg) or Classic Editor
• Creating Menus and Navigating your site

✅ Activity: Build a basic 4-page website (Home, About, Blog, Contact)

Day 3: Themes & Customization

• What are WordPress themes?
• Installing and switching themes
• Customizing themes using the Customizer
• Introduction to Page Builders (e.g., Elementor)
• Introduction to Widgets and Sidebars
• Setting up a static homepage

✅ Activity: Customize your website using a theme and page builder

Day 4: Plugins & Functionality

• What are plugins and why use them?
• Must-have plugins for beginners (SEO, Contact Forms, Security, Backup)
• Installing and managing plugins
• Using Contact Form 7 or WPForms
• Introduction to SEO basics (Yoast or RankMath)

✅ Activity: Install key plugins and create a contact form

Day 5: Launch Prep & Career Pathways

• Steps to move your site from local to live (overview of hosting providers)
• Domain registration & cPanel basics
• WordPress security tips
• Backup and maintenance overview
• Opportunities in WordPress: Freelancing, Blogging, Small Biz Sites
• Q&A + Showcase: Participants present their mini-sites

✅ Activity: Present your website + Get feedback