WordPress 5 Essential Training

I have completed WordPress 5 Essential Training, the first of 15 modules in the Learning Path called Become a Junior WordPress Developer. This training opportunity is offered by LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) with the support of the virtual self-study group initiative coordinated through Boston PHP Meetup.

WordPress 5 Essential Training

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WordPress 5 Essential Training

Course Description

WordPress powers millions of blogs and websites. Available in 180 languages, WordPress can be hosted on any server, accessed in any browser, and built into almost anything you imagine: blog, portfolio, website, or online store. Learn how to create your own web experiences with this powerful and open-source publishing platform. In this course you will learn to get the most out of WordPress and create feature-rich blogs and websites. You’ll practice how to create and publish posts and pages; create and edit blocks; and define reusable content blocks to take full advantage of the Gutenberg block editor.

This first module covers the following topics:

  • Installing WordPress
  • Creating posts and pages
  • Formatting text
  • Publishing and scheduling posts
  • Adding images, audio, and video
  • Bulk editing posts and pages
  • Working with reusable blocks

Become a Junior WordPress Developer

In this 13-course Learning Path you will practice the skills you need to develop custom websites powered by WordPress. You will also build a solid foundation for developing your advanced WordPress skills. Go beyond simply choosing WordPress themes, and learn how to actually manipulate WordPress to build content and designs that match your unique needs.

  • Learn the essentials of WordPress and web standards.
  • Build a custom WordPress theme.
  • Discover advanced developer tools and techniques.

Boston PHP

Boston PHP is the largest education-focused Meetup in New England with more than 3,800 members. Our mission is to engage members in continuing education efforts. As a result, we offer services beyond in-person meetups. A cornerstone of our member engagement strategy is this virtual self-study group initiative called Web Apprentices.

If you would like to learn WordPress as part of a group of like-minded web developers, join Boston PHP Meetup and sign up for the next WordPress Dressing self-study group.


Gene Babon

Gene Babon is a team leader, project manager and web developer who is actively seeking next management-level opportunity. Learn more at Pick a lane. Keep driving.


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