WordPress Website Course Online (Hands-on)
Build, optimise and maintain a fast, secure WordPress business website step by step. Taught one-on-one by an AI tutor in 5 classes of about an hour each, with notes, flashcards, a quiz and a graded practice task in every class.
- About 5 hours, self-paced
- Indian examples, budgets in ₹
- Module project included
Included in every plan
Module 14 unlocks with any plan, together with all other modules. Module 1 is a free trial, so you can try the AI tutor first.
- Monthly₹1,0001 month access
- 3 Months · best value₹2,5003 months access
One-time payments · no auto-debit · WhatsApp us
Learning outcomes
What you'll learn
- Distinguish self-hosted WordPress.org from hosted WordPress.com
- Choose a suitable domain name and extension for an Indian business
- Compare block themes and the Site Editor with classic themes
- Select a lightweight, well-maintained theme using clear checks
- Evaluate a plugin using last updated date, active installs, compatibility and support
- Configure an SEO plugin for titles, meta descriptions, sitemaps and basic schema
- Explain LCP, INP and CLS in simple terms
- Test pages with PageSpeed Insights and interpret the main opportunities
- Follow a safe, backup-first routine for updating core, themes and plugins
- Assign WordPress user roles using the least-access principle
5 classes
Classes in this module
Class 14.1 · 1 hour
Domain, Hosting & Installing WordPress
Understand the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com, choose a domain and hosting, install WordPress with a one-click installer, and configure the first essential settings.
Class 14.2 · 1 hour
Themes, Pages & Menus
Choose a lightweight theme, understand block vs classic themes, build essential business pages with the block editor, and set up clear navigation.
Class 14.3 · 1 hour
Essential Plugins: SEO, Forms, Security & Backup
Build a lean, reliable plugin stack for a small business WordPress site, covering SEO, forms, security, backups, caching and WhatsApp chat, and learn how to judge any plugin before installing it.
Class 14.4 · 1 hour
WordPress SEO & Speed
Measure and improve WordPress speed using Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed Insights, and complete a practical on-site SEO setup including sitemaps, Search Console, schema and internal linking.
Class 14.5 · 1 hour
Security, Updates & Maintenance
Keep a WordPress site safe and healthy with a backup-first update routine, staging, user roles, login security, uptime monitoring, hack recovery and a monthly maintenance checklist.
Syllabus updated November 2026. Each class: AI tutor session, lesson notes, flashcards, an 8-question quiz and a practice task graded against a rubric.
Vocabulary
Key terms you'll master
- WordPress.org
- The free, open-source WordPress software that you install on your own hosting. It gives full control over themes, plugins and data.
- WordPress.com
- A hosted service that runs WordPress for you. It is simpler to start, but lower plans limit plugins and customisation.
- Domain name
- The address people type to reach your website, such as sharmadental.in. It is rented yearly from a registrar.
- Theme
- The design layer of a WordPress site that controls layout, fonts, colours, header and footer.
- Block theme
- A theme built fully with blocks and edited through the Site Editor, including headers, footers and templates.
- Classic theme
- A theme customised through the Customizer and separate Menus and Widgets screens.
- Plugin
- An add-on that extends WordPress with new features, such as SEO tools, forms or backups.
- SEO plugin
- A plugin like Yoast SEO or Rank Math that helps manage titles, meta descriptions, sitemaps and schema.
- XML sitemap
- A file listing a site's important URLs so search engines can find and crawl them.
- Core Web Vitals
- Google's set of user-experience metrics covering loading (LCP), responsiveness (INP) and visual stability (CLS).
- LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)
- The time it takes for the main content, such as a hero image or headline, to appear.
- INP (Interaction to Next Paint)
- A measure of how quickly a page responds after a user taps or clicks.
- Staging site
- A private copy of a live website used to test updates and changes safely before applying them live.
- Core update
- An update to the WordPress software itself, often including security fixes.
- User role
- A set of permissions in WordPress, such as Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor or Subscriber.
Who this module is for
- Beginners who want to build and run their own business website without hiring a developer for every change.
- Freelancers who want to offer simple WordPress sites and monthly maintenance to local clients.
- No prior experience is assumed: choose Beginner level and the tutor defines every term.
Answers before you start
WordPress Hands-on: frequently asked questions
What will I learn in the WordPress Hands-on module?
Build, optimise and maintain a fast, secure WordPress business website step by step. It has 5 classes: Domain, Hosting & Installing WordPress, Themes, Pages & Menus, Essential Plugins: SEO, Forms, Security & Backup, WordPress SEO & Speed and Security, Updates & Maintenance.
How long does the WordPress Hands-on module take?
It is 5 classes of about one hour each, so roughly 5 hours in total, plus a module project. Each class combines a one-on-one AI tutor session, lesson notes, flashcards, an instant quiz and an AI-graded practice task, and you study at your own pace.
How much does the WordPress Hands-on module cost?
It is included in every plan, together with all other modules: ₹1,000 for one month or ₹2,500 for three months (one-time payments, no auto-debit). Module 1 is a free trial, so you can try the AI tutor before you pay.
What is a WordPress block theme?
A theme built fully with blocks and edited through the Site Editor, including headers, footers and templates. This is covered in the class “Themes, Pages & Menus”.
What is a staging site in WordPress?
A private copy of a live website used to test updates and changes safely before applying them live. This is covered in the class “Security, Updates & Maintenance”.