Course Overview

In a rapidly changing world, the need for online publishers to keep up with the needs and expectations of their site visitors is paramount. Today, many web publishers use content management systems (CMS) to allow them to instantly and dynamically update web pages and properties as new content becomes available so that every visit to a site is engaging, informative, and meaningful. This course explores the use of the three most popular open source web-based content management systems—Wordpress, Joomla, and Drupal—to create dynamic and flexible websites and landing pages. Participants explore the fundamentals of planning dynamic websites, CMS database management, developing CSS-controlled site templates, and creating database-driven websites through the planning and creation of their own topic-based sites.

Content management System allows you to make changes to the pages in your website you can also upload images and documents. It is a secure system whereby to access it you will be required to enter a username and a password, The Content Management System is user friendly.

Course Objectives

After attending this course the participant will be able to:

• Introduce learners to the three most popular open source content management systems (CMS) in use on the web today, including Word Press, Drupal, and Joomla.
• Understand the difference between a CMS website, a static website, and websites using other server-side technologies.
• Understand the benefits of working with a server-side database and the power it brings to creating and managing websites.
• Compare and contrast the three most popular open source CMS.
• Create and deploy websites using CMS, including creating and editing content, adding functionality, and creating custom templates and themes.
• Understand ongoing maintenance considerations with CMS websites.

Target Audience

• Website administrators
• Marketers
• PR Officers
• Brand Managers
• Entrepreneurs