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Description

WordPress Level 1: Install, Structure and Publish a High-Performing Website

Launch a professional website you can manage yourself, without depending on an external provider

  • 2.5 days — 17.5 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

Sending every website change to an agency costs both time and money: a page to create, a menu to reorganise, a news item to publish all become requests to be scheduled. Yet many organisations already run a WordPress site they could administer entirely in-house.

This 17.5-hour programme takes you through to the launch of a complete website: installation and settings, content structure, page layout with the block editor, then optimisation of loading speed, basic search visibility and security. Each participant works on their own site throughout the sessions.

Learning objectives

  • Install WordPress and complete the initial site settings
  • Structure content across pages, posts, categories and menus
  • Build layouts with the block editor and reusable templates
  • Optimise loading speed and the fundamentals of organic search visibility
  • Secure the site and organise its backups

What makes this programme different

Every participant publishes their own website before the end of the programme
Each plugin installed is selected and justified one by one
A backup and update procedure is documented for use after the programme

Programme

1Installation and Settings

Laying sound foundations from the start

  • Selecting suitable hosting and a domain name
  • Installing WordPress and configuring the general settings
  • Understanding the role of themes and plugins
  • Creating user accounts and assigning roles

2Structure and Content

Organising the site before filling it

  • Distinguishing pages from posts according to their purpose
  • Building the site structure and navigation menus
  • Classifying posts using categories and tags
  • Managing the media library and image formats

3Page Layout with the Block Editor

Composing pages without code

  • Mastering the most useful layout blocks
  • Creating templates and reusable blocks
  • Adapting the display for mobile screens
  • Embedding a contact form

4Performance, Search Visibility and Security

Making the site last

  • Compressing images and limiting unnecessary plugins
  • Completing page titles and meta descriptions
  • Setting up automated backups
  • Applying updates without breaking the site

Who is it for

Communication officers, owners and managers of small businesses, independent professionals and administrative staff required to build and administer a WordPress website.

Prerequisites

Confident use of a web browser and the ability to manage files on your own computer.

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.