Learn WordPress Development From Scratch (Coming Soon)

Whether you want to build websites for clients, launch your own themes and plugins, or land a remote developer job, learning WordPress in 2025 is one of the most practical and profitable skills you can master. In this course, I’ll show you how in my upcoming course!

Future Course Modules:

Module 1: Welcome and Course Setup

• What to Expect: Overview of the Course Journey
• Tools You’ll Need (WordPress, Code Editor, GitHub, Browser Tools)
• Setting Up a Local WordPress Environment (LocalWP, XAMPP, etc.)

🎯 Goal: Get your private playground ready to start building immediately.

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Module 2: WordPress Under the Hood

• WordPress Core: How it Works
• File Structure and Important Files (wp-content, wp-config, etc.)
• MySQL Database Essentials for WordPress Developers

🎯 Goal: Understand how WordPress is built and how it stores your site’s content.

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Module 3: Intro to PHP and Customizing Themes

• Basic PHP for WordPress
• Theme Basics: Template Hierarchy and The Loop
• Setting Up a Custom Freelancer Portfolio Theme
• Converting an HTML Template into a WordPress Theme

🎯 Goal: Build the foundation of your own portfolio theme.

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Module 4: Custom Post Types and Custom Fields

• Creating a “Projects” Custom Post Type
• Adding Custom Fields (like Project URL, Client Name, Thumbnail)
• Using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Plugin (Optional)
• Displaying Portfolio Projects Dynamically

🎯 Goal: Make your Projects dynamic and client-friendly.

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Module 5: Building Relationships Between Content

• Relating Projects to Testimonials (CPT-to-CPT relationships)
• Custom Queries and Meta Queries
• Displaying Related Content on Frontend

🎯 Goal: Create a portfolio that intelligently shows connected content.

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Module 6: JavaScript Basics + REST API Introduction

• JavaScript Fundamentals for WordPress Developers
• What is the REST API and Why It Matters
• Fetching Portfolio Data via REST API
• Dynamic “Load More Projects” Button (without page refresh)

🎯 Goal: Make your site more dynamic and modern.

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Module 7: Adding Interactivity with the Interactivity API

• Introduction to WordPress’s New Interactivity API
• Adding “Favorites” (Let visitors heart or like projects)
• Live Updating the Favorites Count without Refresh

🎯 Goal: Build real-time, app-like features into your portfolio.

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Module 8: Mastering Gutenberg and Block Development

• Gutenberg Block Editor Deep Dive
• Building Custom Blocks (like Project Showcase Blocks)
• Creating Block Patterns for Portfolio Sections
• Styling Your Blocks for a Professional Look

🎯 Goal: Empower yourself to customize the editor experience.

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Module 9: Creating a Simple Custom Plugin

• Why and When to Build a Plugin
• Building a “Client Testimonial Submission” Plugin
• Extending WordPress Without Touching the Core

🎯 Goal: Learn plugin development basics (and create something clients would love).

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Module 10: Site Optimization and SEO Best Practices

• WordPress Performance Optimization (Caching, Minification, Lazy Loading)
• Basic Security Best Practices (Limit Logins, Hide wp-admin, etc.)
• SEO Essentials (Schema, Metadata, Optimizing for Google)

🎯 Goal: Prepare your freelancer portfolio site for real-world traffic and clients.

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Module 11: Going Live: Deploying Your Freelancer Site

• Buying a Domain and Hosting Setup
• Migrating Local WordPress Site to Live Server
• Setting Up HTTPS (SSL) and Essential Live Site Checklist

🎯 Goal: Launch your site for the world (and potential clients!) to see.

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Module 12: Next Steps — Freelancing, Clients, and Growth

• Building Your Portfolio: Showcasing Projects the Right Way
• How to Market Yourself as a WordPress Developer
• Building Your First Client Relationship
• Continuous Learning and Staying Ahead

🎯 Goal: Turn your new skills into income and career growth.