Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX
Birkbeck, University of London, London
Free
Unlock the power of WordPress and learn how to create beautiful, functional websites — no coding required.
This hands‑on mini‑course is designed for beginners who want to build their online presence with confidence. Whether you're starting a personal blog, showcasing a portfolio, or launching a small business site, you’ll learn the essential skills to bring your ideas to life.
What You’ll Learn
- How WordPress works — from the dashboard to themes, plugins, and settings
- Choosing and customising a theme to match your brand and style
- Creating pages and posts with modern editing tools
- Adding images, videos, menus, and contact forms
- Installing must‑have plugins for security, SEO, and performance
- Best practices for keeping your site fast, safe, and easy to manage
Who This Course Is For
- Complete beginners with no technical background
- Freelancers, students, and entrepreneurs wanting to build their own site
- Anyone curious about how websites are made and maintained
How the Course Works
Through clear explanations, live demonstrations, and practical exercises, you’ll build a fully working website step by step. By the end, you’ll not only understand WordPress — you’ll feel confident using it on your own.
The course is free. Donations are possible: if some money will be donated, those will be used for the Hackaton .
Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX