Web Design (using WordPress) - Advanced
This is an excellent course – designed for beginners – which provides all the skills required to design, build and publish a professional web site using WordPress. This tutor-supported eLearning course is designed for anyone who wishes to learn a new skill which is interesting, rewarding and could lead to a new career.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
Learners have 12 weeks to complete the course.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
• Leaving Certificate or Level 5 Award or equivalent or relevant life/work experience.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland and have a valid PPS Number.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access and word processing software is required to do the course.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
• For technical requirements required to access CMIT eLearning please see Provider's website
• For more details on the suitability of this course please see Provider's website.
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
• This course leads to a Level 6 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Further information
Start date: Any time and work at your own pace.
€395
QQI Advanced Web Design (using WordPress)
Course Details
This is a highly practical distance learning Advanced Web Design course designed to equip learners with skills in (1) Website strategy, (2) User Experience design, (3) Responsive Content Design, (4) using WordPress to design and deploy a site, (5) Publishing content, (6) User Testing.
It is highly suited for those who wish to commence a career in web design, or digital professionals who wish to add to their skillbase.
This distance learning, QQI accredited Web Design course, means that learners can study flexibly at home, or at work, and gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is particularly relevant for those who currently work in marketing or in website development. It is also very suitable for small businesses owners who wish to improve their marketing effectiveness.
Who should complete this Advanced Web Design course?
• Web Designers: Professionals in web design can deepen their skills in user experience design, responsive content design, and WordPress, enhancing their ability to create and manage dynamic websites.
• Digital Marketers: Digital marketing professionals can benefit from this course by learning how to effectively design and manage website content, which is crucial for online marketing strategies.
• Small Business Owners: Owners looking to develop or enhance their online presence will find this course valuable for creating effective, user-friendly websites that align with their marketing goals.
• Content Managers: Those responsible for managing website content, including blogs and e-commerce sites, can use the skills learned to improve website layout, navigation, and user experience.
• IT Professionals: IT professionals, particularly those focusing on website development and management, can enhance their skills in WordPress and responsive design, key components in modern web development.
Topics covered in this Web Design course
Unit 1: User Experience Design (UXD)
• Website/app development process
• Website strategy
• User experience design (UXD)
• The ten principles of UXD
• Designing for mobile and tablets
• Responsive design
Unit 2: Building a WordPress site
• Content Management Systems
• Setting up a WordPress site
• Applying a theme
• Creating pages
• The homepage and menus
• Design options for your site
Unit 3: Publishing and editing content
• Posts vs Pages
• Publishing blog posts
• Formatting text, lists and paragraphs
• Images and video
• Forms
Unit 4: Managing a WordPress website
• Search engine optimisation
• User testing
• Maintaining a site
• This course is assessed through completion of an Assignment and a Project.
• All work submitted must be the learners own work. There is no exam for this course.
• As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Tel: 01 286 5783
Email: info@cmit.ie