WordPress Basics (2026)

Coming TBD…

About this Course

In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to build a complete WordPress website from the ground up without writing code. You’ll install WordPress locally, customize your site using Elementor, and create key pages including a homepage and contact page. By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully designed website and the confidence to continue building and experimenting with WordPress on your own.

What you'll learn

  • WordPress
  • CMS
  • Themes
  • Plugins
  • Elementor

WordPress Setup and Foundations

In this stage, you’ll learn how to install WordPress locally and become familiar with the WordPress dashboard, settings, and core tools. You’ll set up your website environment, explore how WordPress is structured, and prepare your site for building and customization. By the end of this stage, you’ll have a fully functioning WordPress installation ready for design and content creation.

Building Your Website with Elementor

In this stage, you’ll begin designing and building your website using Elementor’s visual page builder. You’ll create and structure pages, customize your site’s layout, apply global styles like colors and fonts, and build a functional contact form. By the end of this stage, you’ll have a complete, professionally structured website and the confidence to continue expanding and experimenting with WordPress.

Teacher

  • Travis Alstrand

    I'm a lifelong learner who is motivated by helping others on their learning journey and seeing them succeed. I'm passionate about web and game development.