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WordPress Development

Build, customise, secure and publish professional WordPress websites.

BeginnerLevel 14Lessons 11.3hLearning time 0Learners

Course overview

About this course

A practical WordPress course for business, portfolio, blog and service websites. Learners cover installation, dashboards, themes, block editing, plugins, forms, SEO basics, performance, backups, security and deployment.

Learning outcomes

What you will be able to work on

Create useful website forms and handle submissions appropriately.
Improve loading performance and operational quality.
Choose and configure plugins without unnecessary risk or bloat.
Protect WordPress sites and maintain reliable backups.
Improve WordPress content structure and discoverability.
Install, configure and operate a WordPress website responsibly.

Skills you build

Practical capabilities mapped to this course

7 mapped skills
WordPress FormsWordPress · Target level 4/5
WordPress PerformanceWordPress · Target level 4/5
WordPress Plugins & IntegrationsWordPress · Target level 4/5
WordPress Security & BackupsWordPress · Target level 4/5
WordPress SEOWordPress · Target level 4/5
WordPress Setup & AdministrationWordPress · Target level 4/5
WordPress Themes & Block EditorWordPress · Target level 4/5

Before you start

Requirements & preparation

  • Basic computer or smartphone literacy
  • Reliable internet access for online learning
  • Time for lessons and practice
  • Commitment to complete required assessments

Curriculum

Modules and lessons

5 modules · 14 lessons
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Module 1: WordPress FoundationsUnderstand the WordPress ecosystem and setup. · 3 lessons
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How WordPress Works40 min · Preview

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Local & Hosting Installation50 min

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Dashboard & Content Types45 min

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Module 2: Themes & LayoutCreate a coherent site structure and visual system. · 3 lessons
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Themes & Child Themes45 min · Preview

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Block Editor & Reusable Patterns55 min

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Navigation, Header & Footer45 min

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Module 3: Plugins & Business FeaturesAdd only the functionality the project genuinely needs. · 3 lessons
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Choosing Plugins Safely40 min

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Forms & Email Delivery50 min

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Basic SEO45 min

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Module 4: Performance & SecurityOperate a WordPress site responsibly. · 3 lessons
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Backups & Updates45 min

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WordPress Security Basics50 min

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Performance Optimisation45 min

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Module 5: Launch ProjectPrepare a professional WordPress site for release. · 2 lessons
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Pre-Launch Checklist40 min

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WordPress Business Website85 min

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Practical evidence

Projects & assessments

Practical Project

WordPress Business Website

Build a professional five-page WordPress website for a real or realistic business. Include responsive navigation, services, contact form, blog/news capability, SEO basics, backups…

Module Check

Module 1: WordPress Foundations — Knowledge Check

Pass mark: 60.00% · Time: 10 minutes

Module Check

Module 2: Themes & Layout — Knowledge Check

Pass mark: 60.00% · Time: 10 minutes

Module Check

Module 3: Plugins & Business Features — Knowledge Check

Pass mark: 60.00% · Time: 10 minutes

Module Check

Module 4: Performance & Security — Knowledge Check

Pass mark: 60.00% · Time: 10 minutes

Module Check

Module 5: Launch Project — Knowledge Check

Pass mark: 60.00% · Time: 10 minutes

Final Exam

WordPress Development — Comprehensive Final Assessment

Pass mark: 70.00% · Time: 30 minutes

Verified learner feedback

What completed learners say

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Certificate pathway

Complete the required work and meet the course pass mark.

Eligible learners can receive a Flycoded Academy certificate after completing published course requirements and reaching the certificate pass mark of 70%.

How certificates work →

Course FAQ

Questions before enrolment

Is this course suitable for beginners?

The course level is listed as Beginner. Review the requirements above and contact Flycoded if you are unsure whether it matches your current experience.

Will I have practical work?

Flycoded Academy is structured around practice. This course currently lists 1 practical project(s) and 6 assessment(s), in addition to its lessons.

How do I access live classes?

Scheduled live classes appear through the Academy timetable and may use Google Meet or Zoom depending on the program.

Can I replay a class?

When an instructor publishes a recording for this course, enrolled learners can watch it securely from the Recorded Classes library inside the Student portal.

How do I get a certificate?

Complete the required lessons and practical work, meet the assessment rules and reach the course certificate pass mark.