E-commerce and content management systems (CMS) with WordPress

The course provides relevant knowledge about store systems, online marketing strategies, logistics and customer service for an entry into e-commerce. You will also learn how to use WordPress confidently and find out how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the profession.
  • Certificates: E-Commerce" certificate
    Certificate "Content Management Systems (CMS) with Wordpress"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeit mit Abschlusspräsentation
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

E-Commerce

Basics of e-commerce (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to e-commerce and digital commerce

Business models and framework conditions

Players and enablers in e-commerce

Online sales channels and multi-channel strategies


Legal aspects (approx. 2 days)

Legal principles in online trading

Imprint, general terms and conditions and right of withdrawal

Data protection and DSGVO

International B2C online trade

EU product safety regulation: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Online store systems and design (approx. 3 days)

Store systems and comparison of providers

Functionalities and design

Usability and user experience (UX)

Product presentations and descriptions

Checkout process optimization


Online marketing and customer acquisition (approx. 3 days)

Search engine marketing (SEA) and optimization (SEO)

Social media marketing and content strategies

Email marketing and newsletter optimization

Affiliate marketing and influencer cooperations

Display advertising and retargeting


Payment systems and finance (approx. 2 days)

Payment methods and providers in e-commerce

Risk management and fraud prevention

Debt collection and receivables management

Controlling and key figures in online retail


Logistics and fulfillment (approx. 2 days)

E-commerce logistics and shipping options

Warehouse and merchandise management systems

Returns management and optimization

International logistics and customs clearance


Customer service and CRM (approx. 2 days)

Customer service strategies in e-commerce

CRM systems and customer loyalty measures

Complaint management and conflict resolution

After-sales service and customer feedback


Web controlling and data analysis (approx. 2 days)

Web analytics tools and their use

Conversion optimization and A/B testing

Data analysis and interpretation

KPI tracking and reporting


Project work (approx. 2 days)

Conception and implementation of an e-commerce project

Presentation of the project result

Content management systems (CMS) with WordPress

Getting Started with WordPress (approx. 4 days)

WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

Web Hosting and Providers (e.g., LocalWP)

Folder Structures and Databases

Frontend and Backend – Managing, Sorting, and Filtering Objects

Creating and maintaining blog posts

Page Types, Website Structure, Categories

Media management and editing

Comment feature, spam protection

Block Editor, Classic Editor, and HTML Editor

Blocks (design, media, widgets, external content)

Security Basics: Updates, Password Protection


AI in the Workflow (approx. 1 day)

AI-generated text, meta descriptions, and images

AI assistants in plugins and page builders

Copyright, Data Protection, Quality Control


WordPress Themes and Responsive Design (approx. 3 days)

Criteria for Selecting Themes

Free vs. Paid Themes

Web Design Basics (Typography, Colors)

HTML and CSS Basics

Block Themes (Site Editor, theme.json, Global Styles)

Child Themes and Custom CSS

Classic Themes (Customizer, Menus, Widgets)

Implementing Complex, Responsive Layouts

Implementing an Accessible Layout: Contrast, Alt Text, Semantic HTML

AI-powered layout and image optimization 


Functionality Expansion with Plugins (approx. 2 days)

Installing and managing plugins

Selection criteria: Up-to-date, ratings, compatibility 

Popular Categories: Forms, SEO Tools, Security Plugins

Page builder plugins 

AI plugins: chatbots, text/image generation


Website Administration and WooCommerce (approx. 5 days)

SEO/SEA Strategies

Multilingual Websites

User Management and Role Concepts

Legal Notice and Privacy Policy (GDPR) 

Legal Obligations for Online Stores: BFSG, Accessibility Statement, Risks of Fines

System Administration, Security, Performance

Analytics and Tracking (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo)

Backups

Online Store Planning and Configuration

Product Setup (Categories, Variants, Images, etc.)

Payment, Shipping, Taxes

Order Processing

Woo Themes and Their Customization

AI-powered product descriptions


Project Work (approx. 5 days)

Preparation of a project paper followed by a presentation of the project results



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

Confident, advanced use of a PC and browser is required, basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is advantageous.

After completing this course, you will have a sound understanding of all the important aspects of online retail. You will be familiar with the legal principles, have mastered the selection and design of store systems and be able to develop effective online marketing strategies. You will also be familiar with payment systems, logistics, customer service and data analysis. With this knowledge, you will be able to successfully set up, operate and continuously optimize an online store.

In addition, you are proficient in using the WordPress content management system and the WooCommerce e-commerce platform, and you are able to install and manage a fully functional website that includes an online store, a news blog, and appropriate plugins, create page structures with static and dynamic content, and design modern, responsive web layouts.

This course is aimed at people who are responsible for the conception, design and practical implementation of websites with e-commerce functions and who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.

After completing the course, you will have acquired a broad basic knowledge that will enable you to enter various fields of activity in online retail. The course is aimed at people who want to actively participate in the conception, design and implementation of e-commerce projects.

With additional knowledge of WordPress, you will have knowledge of one of the most widespread WCMS, which is frequently used in online marketing in particular.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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