Our Clients
For more than 25 years AGI has delivered training and consulting services to thousands of clients including:
Adobe Systems
Google
Microsoft
T.Rowe Price
TBWA \ Worldwide
Internal Revenue Service
NY State Tax Authority
National Archives
Central Intelligence Agency
U.S. Army Central Command
Verizon
Fortune Magazine
New York Times
HBO
NBC
Lockheed Martin
Boeing
Raytheon
Lego
HP / Compaq
Gillette
L.L. Bean
New Balance
Reebok
Macy’s
Citizens Bank
National Life
Metropolitan Life
State Farm
Citigroup
John Hancock
Prudential
Fidelity
Johnson & Johnson
Pfizer
Kaiser Permanente
Glaxo Smith Kline
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Clients comments on private training from AGI
“This was one of the best trainings that I have participated in. The whole group loved the training and benefited from it. The examples, the support, the multi-version exercises (with completed code), the accompanying textbook, the additional research, the hands-on aspect -- all contributed to an overall, extremely helpful session. On behalf of the Center for Online Learning, I thank you for such an outstanding experience.”
Director, Center for Online Learning
Metropolitan State University
“An excellent experience -- the customization of the training was truly impressive. Our designers are excited and ready to go.”
Business Manager, Design Ops
Reebok International
“AGI took the time to listen and develop a curriculum around our specific needs. The preparation and overall client service paid off with an exceptional training session. I will be recommending AGI. Thanks again!”
Publishing Systems Manager
Staples
“The staff are very personable, professional and accommodating. The facility is easily accessible, very modern, clean, comfortable, and the class size is perfect. The instructors are extremely sharp, they are great at explaining the program(s) in their simplest form and getting to the core of what each program(s) strengths and weaknesses are. They make the material very palatable and easily digestible. They include a comprehensive booklet with tutorial CD for each class. On top of everything else they make themselves accessible after the training class when we are back in our own world via email in case we get stuck or have any issues figuring something out..Kudos to AGI!!!”
Hrair A.
"Ben did an excellent job with presenting the WordPress material and making certain that the students were understanding everything. He also focused more on the areas that the students needed and wanted. I feel like I'm at a place where I can really use my WordPress skills. Ben provided us with a lot of great resources going forward and he emailed us additional training notes." - Tony B
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Private WordPress Training
AGI offers private WordPress training and custom WordPress classes at your office, in AGI's classrooms, or live online. Whether you need introductory WordPress training for a group, or an advanced WordPress course, our WordPress professionals can help you and your team get the skills they need quickly and effectively. Our private WordPress classes are more than training, as our expert staff can work on issues specific to your group, and adapt WordPress training to meet specific needs or objectives of your team. AGI has the experience and skills to help you learn WordPress. About private courses from AGI:
- Private training for 1 person or 1,000 employees.
- Classes can be tailored to your specific needs.
- Available on-site at your location, in our training centers including Boston and Philadelphia, or remotely on-line.
- We have delivered training to more than 50,000 individuals and have been hired by 90 of the Fortune 100 companies.
- Provided training for Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and Amazon. See a representative sample of AGI clients.
- AGI has more than 25 years experience in providing training to companies and organizations.
Contact AGI to learn more about our private WordPress classes and customized WordPress training options. You can contact AGI by phone:
- Boston headquarters: (781) 376-6044
- Philadelphia: (610) 228-0951
- USA: (800) 851-9237
You can also contact us using the form below:
WordPress training course
WordPress Training Course - Advanced
WordPress Bootcamp
Private WordPress Training - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Nov 18 2024 to Tue, Nov 19 2024
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Advanced
Weekdays
Wed, Nov 20 2024 to Thu, Nov 21 2024
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Dec 16 2024 to Tue, Dec 17 2024
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Advanced
Weekdays
Wed, Dec 18 2024 to Thu, Dec 19 2024
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Jan 20 2025 to Tue, Jan 21 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Advanced
Weekdays
Wed, Jan 22 2025 to Thu, Jan 23 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Feb 17 2025 to Tue, Feb 18 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Advanced
Weekdays
Wed, Feb 19 2025 to Thu, Feb 20 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Mar 24 2025 to Tue, Mar 25 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Advanced
Weekdays
Wed, Mar 26 2025 to Thu, Mar 27 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, Apr 21 2025 to Tue, Apr 22 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Advanced
Weekdays
Wed, Apr 23 2025 to Thu, Apr 24 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WordPress training course - Introduction
Weekdays
Mon, May 19 2025 to Tue, May 20 2025
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Benefits of Private WordPress Training
WordPress is the most widely used website hosting platform, and is used by many businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits. Private WordPress training provides a personalized way to get the WordPress skills you need for your job, providing you with a productivity boost and helping your organization as well.
Private WordPress training offers many benefits as you improve your proficiency, efficiency, and accuracy. With tailored lessons, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive support, private WordPress training makes sense for teams as well as individuals with highly specific needs.
Private WordPress Courses offer customized learning
Private WordPress training allows for a tailored curriculum that addresses your specific needs and skill levels. This personalized approach ensures that you can progress at your own pace, focusing on areas that require the most attention, or specific topics of interest to you.
Efficiency and productivity with private WordPress training
AGI’s private WordPress classes can cover a range of topics from basics to advanced skills, and you can choose the topics that most interest you. Private sessions allow for you to gain a deeper understanding of specific WordPress features that are of the most interest to you.
Flexibility in scheduling private WordPress training
One significant advantage of private training is the flexibility to schedule sessions at convenient times, minimizing disruption to your daily work, and allowing for dates and times that align to you and your team's schedule. This allows participants in the WordPress training to stay focused on learning.
Immediate feedback and assistance with live WordPress training
In a private training setting, you are able to receive immediate, real-time feedback as you work on hands-on projects. Our personalized approach allows you to focus on specific challenges and topics, and we provide practical solutions that can be immediately applied to your work.
Introductory through advanced WordPress learning
You can choose from a range of courses, from foundational skills to advanced WordPress capabilities. Our range of private WordPress training includes foundational training, learning how to manage and enter content, to advanced website customization and development. Private WordPress training provides an opportunity to dive deep into these areas that are of most interest to you.
Private WordPress training increases your return on investment
Private WordPress training with AGI ensures that you can quickly apply new skills to your role, leading to immediate improvements in efficiency and performance, helping to provide a high return on investment for your training time and budget.
Private WordPress Classes
About Private WordPress Classes
American Graphics Institute has been delivering public and private WordPress Classes for more than a decade. We offer regularly scheduled public WordPress classes and private training. Our many clients include companies of all sizes, non-profit agencies, and educational institutions. AGI provides WordPress training to employees working in marketing, communications, design and a variety of business roles.
WordPress Courses from expert instructors
American Graphics Institute’s live WordPress Classes are led by expert instructors from American Graphics Institute with extensive experience in Digital design.
The instructors in that lead our live WordPress Classes are experts on Digital design and WordPress. American Graphics Institute teachers are also available for private WordPress training which can be delivered on-site at your location or as a live online course.
How WordPress is Used
WordPress is a towering figure in the realm of web content management systems (CMS). While it has complexities, WordPress makes website development more accessible to anyone needing a website. With an extensive library of themes, and many plugins, WordPress makes it possible to create customized websites tailored to a wide array of needs, from personal blogs to business websites, e-commerce platforms and professional portfolios. After a site is established, it provides a user-friendly interface for adding and editing content. Originally conceived for blogging, WordPress has remained true to its roots while evolving into a versatile platform for content creation. With customizable themes and social media integration, WordPress is a preferred choice for bloggers around the world. Beyond blogging, WordPress has expanded into business websites and online portfolios. Small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs leverage the platform's features—such as custom domain names, contact forms, and SEO tools—to establish a professional online presence. E-commerce is another arena where WordPress has made significant strides, particularly with the WooCommerce plugin, transforming the platform into a powerhouse for online stores. The platform's versatility extends to nonprofits and community organizations, enabling them to raise awareness, engage communities, and drive action through functionalities like event calendars, multimedia content display, and donation acceptance. WordPress also plays a pivotal role in education, where it serves as a conduit for online learning. Through plugins like LearnDash and LifterLMS, educators can create interactive e-learning platforms, offering course materials, quizzes, and certificates to students worldwide.
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What You Learn in WordPress Classes
WordPress classes take you on a journey from the raw basics of website design to the finesse of digital craftsmanship, customization, and optimization. The courses begin with fundamentals of website creation and management through the lens of WordPress. Learn skills that include setting up sites, customizing their facades with themes, and breathing life into pages with dynamic content and plug-ins, while maintaining security and structure. For those starting, courses teach how to navigate the admin dashboard, tailor themes to one’s vision, and extend the reach of sites using plugins and widgets. This training includes hands-on projects with guidance from live instructors who are vested in the success of their students. Completion of a WordPress course brings both knowledge and recognition, with a certificate of your newfound ability to create and maintain websites. As you advance, the curriculum deepens in the advanced WordPress courses. Beyond the basics lies the art of theme customization, the science of search engine optimization, and the craft of site resilience—backup and restoration. There are lessons, practical exercises, and projects that bind theory to reality. The advanced course offers a forge for refining WordPress skills, and provides more than just understanding through the application of newly learned skills that turn knowledge into action. From content creation and management to advanced customization and optimization, the journey through WordPress classes is one of relentless pursuit of mastery over the web’s most ubiquitous platform.
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WordPress training cost
The cost to learn WordPress goes beyond money, as it involves time, effort, website hosting, courses, materials, a decent computer—it adds up. But it’s an investment, one that pays back in the work you’ll do, and the sites you'll build. Learning fast means paying for training. Schools have courses—face-to-face or online. Prices may seem steep, but it’s about getting good as quickly as possible. And if you’re in a group, you can get private training for your team. Then there’s your gear. A computer that does what you need, handles the heavy lifting. Think about a thousand dollars for a decent computer. Finally, website hosting is needed, which can cost anywhere from a few dollars to hundreds per month. It sounds like a lot. Because it is. But WordPress is big—the backbone of a third of the web. For those who build, design, write, it’s worth it to invest in learning WordPress. WordPress lets you create, change, and grow online. It’s not just learning a skill. It’s mastering the craft of web design and web development.
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How Difficult is it to Learn WordPress
Learning WordPress is tough. It's not just about writing and posting. You need to get your hands dirty with databases, navigate a complex system, set up hosting, and get your domain right. It's full of choices—over 50,000 plugins, countless themes, and never-ending updates. It’s a beast. You’re not just creating; you’re maintaining, securing, updating. But there’s help—courses, online or in-person, that cut through the noise. Learning WordPress demands grit, and continuous learning. WordPress isn’t just a tool; it’s a journey. Becoming skilled with WordPress is difficult, especially if you try to learn on your own, but for those willing to dig in, it’s a rewarding and useful skill.
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Wordpress Certifications and Certificates
WordPress certificates and certifications are useful for web professionals to validate their skills. A WordPress certificate is obtained through completing courses ranging from beginner levels to advanced skills, and serves as a testament to your learning WordPress at a licensed school. A WordPress certificate can also be part of a of broader web design or web development certificate program that teaches related skills such as HTML, CSS, and UX design alongside WordPress. WordPress certifications involve proficiency validation through exams, typically overseen by third-party organizations. Because WordPress does not offer a certification, a certificate remains the primary method for professionals to demonstrate their WordPress skills to employers. Certificates from reputable institutions like the American Graphics Institute serve as a way to showcase WordPress skills. While neither certificates nor certifications are mandatory for a career in web design, earning a WordPress certificate can enhance a job candidate’s appeal, as it signals a well-rounded and committed professional that has dedicated time to learning WordPress.
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How long does it take to learn WordPress
Learning the basics of WordPress can be streamlined for those able to attend a two-day course, either in-person or online. For those wanting to become WordPress experts, an intensive four to five days of dedicated training is needed. The amount of time needed to learn WordPress is reduced if you have prior experience with content management systems or web development, including skills with HTML and CSS. While these skills are not required for those creating basic WordPress sites, they are helpful if you want to customize WordPress. Options for learning WordPress are varied, including self-study, which demands a higher investment of time and discipline, and structured learning through courses and workshops, offering a more guided route that helps you learn more quickly. Courses are recommended for those new to WordPress or website management, as they help you to learn in a more reasonable time frame and allow you to work on projects with the guidance of an instructor. Schools like American Graphic Institute offer both in-person and online WordPress courses, while self-paced learning is an alternative for those who are not able to attend specific course dates.
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How to learn WordPress
Learning WordPress may seem overwhelming for those starting to learn web design and web development. Fortunately there are options for classes, courses, training and certification programs. The journey to learning WordPress starts with understanding whether you wish to learn WordPress on its own, or as part of a larger collection of web design and web development skills. Once you understand this, you can enroll in a course, certificate program, or workshop to learn WordPress. In-person WordPress courses offer hands-on learning with experienced professionals in a classroom setting, where learners can practice on local WordPress installations. Institutions like the American Graphics Institute (AGI) provide such courses in certain cities, or they bring private WordPress training to companies and organizations that wish to provide training to a group of employees. Online classes are available for those who prefer the convenience of learning WordPress from anywhere, without needing to travel to a classroom. A number of online courses, such as those from AGI, include live instructors, small class sizes, and projects and are available at the beginner or advanced level. AGI awards certificates upon completion of its courses where you learn the skills necessary for effectively creating and managing WordPress websites. For those looking to expand their web development and design expertise, AGI offers both a web design certificate and web development program, and both include WordPress training.
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Why learn WordPress
Learning WordPress is useful for web designers, business professionals, and students because it powers 40% of all websites on the Internet, which puts WordPress skills in high demand. For business professionals, WordPress offers a cost-effective and user-friendly platform to build and manage websites without needing a technical team, making it ideal for small business websites or even more complex sites such as those offering e-commerce. Web designers find it easier to offer WordPress services to clients, who are familiar with the platform. It also offers creative flexibility, so websites can reflect the needs and branding of individual customers. This is made possible through the many themes and plugins available for WordPress websites. Web designers can also offer ongoing support to their clients, rather than providing only the design. Students also benefit from learning WordPress, as it enhances job prospects with the in-demand skill of knowing how to manage a website. Even students who don’t want to manage websites can use WordPress to create professional portfolios, and showcase their work. WordPress's ease of use makes it a useful option for students to establish their own dedicated website. Regardless of your role, the widespread use, range of resources, and broad capabilities make learning WordPress a wise choice.
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Wordpress prerequisites
Before starting to learn WordPress, having certain basic skills can make the learning process faster and easier. One skill that’s useful to have before learning WordPress is an understanding of User Experience (UX) design principles, as this helps you organize and design your website effectively. Familiarity with UX design processes, such as user research and wireframing, prepares you for structuring and planning your site more efficiently. Experience with UX design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is also helpful for designing web pages and organizing content. Additionally, having some front-end web development knowledge, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, is useful for customizing and troubleshooting your WordPress site. Knowing how to edit images and work with vector graphics is also beneficial before learning WordPress because website design involves working with many images and logos. Another useful skill to have before learning WordPress is communication skills. This is especially true if you're working with clients or in a team, as these skills ensure smooth collaboration and project management. While you can learn WordPress on its own, having these skills in advance will help your web design and development process go more smoothly.
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What is Wordpress
WordPress is a website management tool that lets you make and manage websites more easily. At first, WordPress was create for blogs, but now you can create all sorts of websites with it, such as online stores and business websites. WordPress is popular because it's easy to use, and you don't need to know a lot about computers to set up a website, and there is a large community of other people who build and maintain WordPress websites. People all over the world help make WordPress better by adding new features and fixing problems, and there's a big group of users and developers who support each other. With WordPress, you can change how your website looks with different designs called themes, and you can add extra functions with things called plugins. This makes it flexible for creating anything from a small personal blog to a big website for a store. WordPress started in 2003, and since then, it has gotten lots of updates that have added more cool features, making it very popular. Now, more than 40% of websites use WordPress. Learning how to use WordPress can be done through classes or online lessons, making it easy for anyone to get better at creating websites. The WordPress Foundation looks after WordPress to make sure it keeps getting better. It runs on common web technologies, which helps a lot of people customize their sites in many ways. Even though there are other tools for making websites, WordPress is still one of the favorites because it has so many options and a huge community of people using it.
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