WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs

Program Overview

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs

Course Overview

This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks great on all devices while retaining creative control of your content.

Key Details

• Location: Online
• Tuition Fees per Individual: £65*

Course Description

You'll learn to create websites and blogs using WordPress, one of the most popular website platforms in the world. In this course, we'll look at WordPress.org and WordPress.com, the main differences and which one will suit your needs, whether you're a blogger or looking for a website. We'll cover creating a website or blog, editing and uploading content, and all the functionality available to you.

What You'll Learn

• How to set up your own WordPress.com site
• Naming your website/blog
• Choosing a suitable theme
• Navigating the dashboard
• Adding and editing content
• Engaging your audience with your blog/website
• WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
• Creating menus
• Please note: this course does not include Falmouth Journal

How You'll Learn

Our online short courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our short courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.

Course Lead

• Susannah Travis: Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.

Upcoming Short Courses

• Short Course: WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs | August 2025: This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks great on all devices while retaining creative control of your content.
• Date: Wed 13 Aug 2025
• Time: 10.00 - 12.00
• Price: £65

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