PHP for Wordpress Training Course
Powering approximately 82% of the web, PHP is the server-side language behind WordPress, a Content Management System (CMS) that holds a 60% market share and is the preferred choice for many of the world's most prominent websites.
In this instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, individuals with minimal or no prior programming background will learn to customize a WordPress website using PHP.
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Configure the development tools necessary to begin working with PHP quickly
- Comprehend and modify various PHP file types within WordPress
- Grasp PHP syntax, including conditional statements, loops, functions, and more
- Develop a custom plugin or theme for WordPress
- Debug, deploy, and troubleshoot WordPress websites
Audience
- Web designers
- Tech-savvy content creators
- Tech-savvy business owners
- Developers new to PHP
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions
- Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment
Note
- To request a customized version of this course, please contact us to arrange your schedule.
- For more information about WordPress, visit: https://wordpress.org/
Course Outline
Introduction
- The role of PHP as the foundation for WordPress
Setting up the Development Environment
Overview of WordPress Features and Architecture
PHP Syntax Overview
Accessing PHP Files in WordPress
Using Built-in WordPress Functions (Template Tags)
Writing Conditional Code with Statements and Loops
Editing an Existing WordPress Theme
Creating Your Own Theme in PHP
Writing Functions in WordPress
Working with Hooks (Actions and Filters)
Variables in WordPress
Writing a Plugin in PHP
Debugging PHP Code
PHP Coding Standards and Best Practices
Deploying the Website
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Experience using WordPress.
- A general understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Testimonials (3)
Training style and the overall knowledge of the trainer.
Kenosi - NWK Limited
Course - Laravel: Middleware Development
The lessons was very interactive and the excersices was good practical
Heino - NWK Limited
Course - Laravel and Vue.js
he was explaining and giving numerous examples to make us understand
Selina - NWK
Course - Laravel PHP Framework
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