Learning WordPress can be intimidating for anyone who is new to website development. Fortunately there are many ways to learn WordPress, including in-person classes, online courses, and certification programs. Determining what you need to learn, and how you prefer to learn WordPress are the first steps in finding the right WordPress course, certificate program, or workshop for you.
Some of the best options for learning WordPress include:
- In-person WordPress courses
- Online WordPress classes
- WordPress certificate programs
In-person WordPress courses
In-person courses are a great option to learn WordPress from experienced professionals in a structured learning environment. You can attend these kinds of courses at the American Graphics Institute (AGI), which has several campus locations in major cities like Boston and Philadelphia. These types of courses provide you with a local WordPress app installation that runs on a computer in the classroom, where you can work on a website before publishing it to the internet. The computer on which you do your web development work for the course is also provided, along with curriculum and reference materials. The average class size for in-person WordPress courses is six students, so you can learn WordPress hands-on with a live instructor in the same classroom with personalized attention. In these types of in-person courses, you actively work on developing a website as part of the course. You can choose from beginner courses if you are just getting started or have never received formal training, or advanced courses if you have mastered the foundations of WordPress.
WordPress classes online
Online WordPress classes are a good choice for those who live or work in an area where it is difficult to access in-person training, or for those who prefer to attend training virtually from their home or office. Online WordPress courses at AGI include live instructors for each course, with projects and lessons to practice skills as they are learned. Because of the small class sizes, each student receives individualized attention, gets questions answered, and works closely with the instructor and other class participants. Because you can share your screen with the instructor if you have questions as you work on the in-class projects, any questions are easily answered. Online WordPress courses are available for introductory through advanced levels.
WordPress certificates and certifications
WordPress certificates and certifications offer you a chance to demonstrate your proficiency and skills with this web development platform. WordPress certificates and certifications are different ways to showcase expertise and skills learned. A WordPress certificate shows that an individual has completed a prescribed course of study or program teaching skills that are needed to use WordPress effectively. Anyone who enrolls in AGI’s WordPress courses earns a certificate upon their completion of the coursework.
If you want to study other web development skills in addition to learning WordPress, a web design certificate is another option for earning a WordPress certificate. This program includes WordPress training along with assistance creating a portfolio, which includes website projects. Students can take the courses in this program either online or in person at AGI campus locations.
Another alternative for obtaining a WordPress certificate is AGI’s web design certificate program, where students learn to create websites for a variety of purposes using WordPress.The courses in this program include design principles, UX design, responsive web design, and WordPress.
A WordPress certification, which is different from a certificate, would require the completion of a separate exam from an independent organization that tests skills. While many certification exams are offered by software developers, the creators of WordPress do not currently offer a specific certification, making a WordPress certificate the better option for those seeking certification.