Website & Blog Design Using WordPress (Introduction)

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at:

• Small Businesses
• Groups and Societies
• Arts/Design/Craft/Photographic portfolios
• Designers who want to extend their skillset to include web design

What will I study?

During this course, students will cover the following:

Session One

• Basic requirements (equipment)
• Setting up your site
• Site Structure
• Design and layout considerations

Session Two

• Blogging Essentials
• Hyperlinking

Session Three

• Image Types and Characteristics
• Image acquisition
• Optimising images for web

Session Four

• Embedding video
• Creating Galleries

Session Five

• Publicising your site through social media
• SEO basics

Session Six

• Recap
• Next steps
• Further References

How will the course be delivered?

Through classroom based activities alongside a tutor and other delegates at a similar level.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no specific entry requirements for this course however basic computing skills and some experience of using the internet would be advantageous.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

You will receive a Blackburn College Certificate of Attendance.

What can I do next?

Other courses can be viewed here or speak to your course tutor upon completion.

How much does it cost?

This 6 week course is priced at £195.00 per delegate

(prices are subject to change)