Website Design using Joomla Training Course

Introduction

Introduction to Joomla 3.x with allow you to build, manage and develop fully functional and professional looking sites using Joomla 3.x and its CMS (Content Management System). This course will take you from installation to site configuration to content development and finally SEO tips and tricks to get your site ready for industry leading search engines such as Google and Bing.

This course is designed for beginner to intermediate administrator and editors of Joomla 3.x sites. Basic understanding on how websites work is a prerequisite for this course, but programming skills are not needed in this course.

Objectives

After coming on the Joomla course you will be able to:

•          Set up Web Hosting and Download and Install Joomla
•          Configure Standard or Custom Joomla Templates
•          Build, Administer and Update a Website or Blog using Joomla
•          Add and configure Joomla Components and Plugins
•          Manage Users and Joomla Site Administration

Target Group

This course is suited for any individual who wishes to:

•          Create a website
•          Run an existing website
•          Start a career in developing or managing websites
•          Learn more about website building
•          Improve skills and job prospects
•          Individuals who want to create and manage their own website using the Joomla CMS to harness the power of this versatile and comprehensive platform.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Introduction to Joomla 3.x

•          What is Joomla 3.x and CMS
•          Understanding Joomla.org
•          Joomla 3.x Requirements and Suggested Environment Configuration
•          Getting Ready to Install Joomla 3.x in a Hosting Environment

Installing Joomla 3.x

•          Setting Up the Joomla 3.x Source Files
•          Setting Up the mysql Database Environment
•          Running the Installation

Joomla 3.x Backend Control Panels

•          Logging into the Backend Control Panel
•          Navigating the Backend Control Panel
•          Understanding the Backend Tools and Controls
•          Configuring the Backend Settings of the Site

Building Site Basics

•          Creating and Publishing Articles in Joomla 3.x
•          Creating Menus and Categories in Joomla 3.x
•          Working with Images in Joomla 3.x
•          Creating Content in Joomla 3.x

Adding Usability through Extensions

•          Understanding Joomla 3.x Extensions
•          Finding and Installing Joomla 3.x Extensions
•          Components vs Extensions in Joomla 3.x
•          Working with Forms in Joomla 3.x

Content Organization

•          Grouping Content in Joomla 3.x
•          Understanding and Creating Site Maps in Joomla 3.x
•          Working with Categories, Tags and Links
•          Moving and Renaming Content in Joomla 3.x

Setting General Preferences for Articles

•          Understanding the Articles Tab
•          Understanding the Editing Layout Tab
•          Understanding the Category Tab
•          Understanding the Categories, Featured Layout, List Layout and Shared Options Tabs
•          Understanding the Integration Tab
•          Understanding the Permissions Tab

The Joomla 3.x Frontend Site

•          Home Page and Overview Pages
•          Managing Menus
•          Enabling User Login and Contribution
•          Visitor Security

Working with Templates

•          Creating Templates in Joomla 3.x
•          Assigning Templates to Pages
•          Working with CSS in Joomla 3.x Templates
•          Getting and Evaluating Templates from the Web

SEO Tips and Tricks in Joomla 3.x

•          Optimizing Articles for SEO
•          Working with HTML Meta Tags and Title Tags
•          Understanding Page Redirection
•          Site and Page Ranking in Google and Bing