Web design and content management systems (CMS) with WordPress

After the course, you will know the workflow for modern web design and be able to create websites. You will also be able to use WordPress to fill websites and blogs with content, set up page and menu structures and design web layouts. You will learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the workplace.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Web design with HTML, CSS and Visual Studio Code"
    Certificate "Content Management Systems (CMS) with Wordpress"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
  • 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: 12 Weeks

Web design (HTML/CSS/Visual Studio code)

HTML and CSS (approx. 6 days)

HTML introduction

Basic framework

Tags for text creation (h1-h6, p, br, span)

Text format commands

Integrating graphics

Links (internal, external, phone, mailto link)

Favicons

Lists and tables

Correct syntax structure

Checking with W3C validation tool

CSS introduction

Integration options for CSS specifications (internal, external, inline style)

Basic commands (text design, font color, background color)

HTML containers

Use and styling of containers

Integration of YouTube and Google Maps

Video and audio player

Object-fit


VS Code (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to VS Code

Additional extensions for VS Code. (e.g. Live Server, Emmet Commands, Copilot (AI))

AI usage in combination with VS Code


Layout techniques (approx. 4 days)

Classes, IDs, selectors

Introduction box model

Padding, margin, border, border-radius and their shorthands

Flex-Box introduction

Layouts with flex box

Alignment with Flexbox

Introduction to Grid System

Layouts with Grid

Alignment with Grid System

Floating text around images with float and clear

General display properties of tags

Background images


Status and values (approx. 1 day)

Introduction of pseudo-classes (hover, active, focus, nth-child, first-child, last-child)

Pseudo elements (::before, ::after, content)

Specificity (value of codes)


Positioning (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to positions

Static, absolute, fixed, sticky, relative

Left, right, top, bottom, z-index

Dropdown menus

:target

:target in combination with navigation menus and modals


Forms (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to forms

Fieldset, legend

Inputs, textareas, labels, values, name, selects

Autocomplete

Form design with CSS

Integration of php-script in action with AI


Effects and fonts with CSS (approx. 1 day)

CSS transition effects

Transition, filter, transform

Color gradients, box-shadow, text-shadow

Font integration with @font-face


Responsive web design (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to responsive design

Media queries, breakpoints

Landscape, portait mode

Responsive images with picture and srcsets

Image editing, compression of images

Generating images with AI


Search engine optimization (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to SEO

On-page optimization and use of AI-generated texts

Performance optimization to improve SEO and presentation of suitable tools


CSS techniques and interaction (approx. 2 days)

CSS variables

Dark mode

Calculation with CSS

Introduction to CSS animations

Duration, delay, direction, timing-function, iteration-count, fill-mode

Animated burger button


One-pager and multilingualism (approx. 2 days)

Introduction One-Pager

Smooth-scroll

Integration of fontawesome library

Dealing with SVG graphics

Layer integration and CSS customization

Multilingual websites


Extensions and frameworks (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to Bootstrap

Use of Bootstrap components

Responsive design with Bootstrap


JavaScript (approx. 3 days)

Introduction to JavaScript

JavaScript/jQuery methods

Create jQuery Lightbox

Variables

If-else statements

Scroll, window, resize

arrays

For-loop

Math object


Legal requirements and project management (approx. 2 days)

Internet law

Copyrights in relation to AI/KI

Accessibility

Project management


Project work (approx. 10 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

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.

You know the complete workflow for a modern web design and produce user-friendly and sophisticated websites.

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.

Web designers, web programmers, graphic designers, media designers, specialists from artistic professions or people who are responsible for the conception, design and practical implementation of websites and want to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.

Media designers, graphic designers, web designers, social media and online marketing managers, professionals in editorial, journalism, or creative fields, as well as individuals who play a key role in the conception, design, and practical implementation of websites and who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.

Nowadays, almost all companies rely on an attractive Internet presence to represent them as a company. The main potential employers are graphic design, advertising, web, multimedia or full-service agencies, as well as software and database providers. Web design skills are required in almost all sectors. With the appropriate know-how, self-employment is also an interesting prospect.

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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