// WordPress Administration

Secure WordPress Administration

Learn how to build, customize, manage, and maintain professional WordPress websites using themes, plugins, media management, user roles, and WordPress administration tools with hands-on practical exercises.

Duration

1 Month / 4 Weeks / 30 Hours

Level

Beginner

Modules

17 Modules

Format

Hands-on Labs

// Course Overview

What You'll Learn

The WordPress Essentials course is designed for beginners and aspiring web administrators who want to create and manage websites using WordPress. This course provides practical training on WordPress installation, configuration, content management, themes, plugins, media management, user roles, security best practices, and complete website administration. WordPress powers over 40% of the web, making it a critical platform to understand and secure.

// Prerequisites

  • - Basic computer knowledge
  • - Familiarity with web browsers
  • - No coding experience required
  • - Understanding of domain names and hosting (recommended)
wp-admin--syllabus

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[*] Course: Secure WordPress Administration

[*] Duration: 1 Month / 4 Weeks / 30 Hours

[*] Level: Beginner

[!] 17 modules | 129 topics

[+] Lab environment: READY

[+] Certification prep: INCLUDED

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// Syllabus

Complete Course Modules

01

Introduction to WordPress

  • > Introducing WordPress
  • > WordPress.com Hosted Platform
  • > WordPress.org Self-Hosted Platform
  • > WordPress Limitations and Capabilities
  • > Understanding WordPress Architecture
  • > Content Management System (CMS) Concepts
  • > WordPress Ecosystem Overview
02

WordPress Installation

  • > Server Requirements (LAMP/LEMP Stack)
  • > Uploading WordPress Files
  • > Installing WordPress on Hosting
  • > Configuring Database Settings
  • > Initial Website Setup
  • > wp-config.php Configuration
  • > Local Development Setup (XAMPP/Local)
03

WordPress Dashboard Management

  • > WordPress Dashboard Overview
  • > Admin Panel Navigation
  • > Dashboard Widgets
  • > Screen Options Configuration
  • > Quick Draft and Activity
  • > WordPress Updates Panel
  • > Admin Toolbar Customization
04

User Roles & Permissions

  • > WordPress User Roles
  • > Administrator Capabilities
  • > Editor Capabilities
  • > Author Capabilities
  • > Contributor Capabilities
  • > Subscriber Capabilities
  • > Custom Role Creation
  • > User Access Management
05

WordPress Settings Configuration

  • > General Settings and Site Identity
  • > Writing Settings
  • > Reading Settings
  • > Discussion Settings
  • > Media Settings
  • > Permalink Structure Optimization
  • > Privacy Settings
06

Media Management

  • > Media Library Overview
  • > Uploading Images and Files
  • > Image Editing Tools
  • > Media File Organization
  • > Image Optimization
  • > Supported File Types
  • > Media Settings Configuration
07

Posts & Pages Management

  • > Creating Blog Posts
  • > Creating Static Pages
  • > Posts vs Pages Differences
  • > Block Editor (Gutenberg)
  • > Formatting Text Content
  • > Adding Media to Content
  • > Draft and Publishing Workflow
  • > Scheduling Posts
08

Categories & Tags

  • > Understanding Categories
  • > Creating and Managing Categories
  • > Category Hierarchies
  • > Understanding Tags
  • > Tag Management
  • > Categories vs Tags Best Practices
  • > Content Organization Strategies
09

Plugin Installation & Management

  • > WordPress Plugin Repository
  • > Installing Plugins
  • > Activating and Deactivating Plugins
  • > Plugin Updates
  • > Essential Plugins for WordPress
  • > Security Plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri)
  • > Performance Plugins
  • > SEO Plugins
  • > Plugin Compatibility
10

Theme Customization

  • > WordPress Theme Directory
  • > Installing Themes
  • > Theme Activation
  • > WordPress Customizer
  • > Theme Options Panel
  • > Menus Configuration
  • > Widget Management
  • > Header and Footer Customization
  • > Theme Updates
11

CSS Customization

  • > Introduction to CSS
  • > WordPress CSS Editor
  • > Custom CSS Styling
  • > Modifying Theme Appearance
  • > Responsive Design Basics
  • > Browser Developer Tools
  • > CSS Best Practices
12

Website Homepage Setup

  • > Static vs Blog Homepage
  • > Creating Website Homepage
  • > Homepage Layout Configuration
  • > Featured Content Setup
  • > Navigation Menu Creation
  • > Call-to-Action Sections
  • > Homepage Design Best Practices
13

Content Management

  • > Content Strategy Planning
  • > Formatting Text and Lists
  • > Horizontal Rules and Spacing
  • > Spell Check Tools
  • > Linking Text and Images
  • > Embedding Media Content
  • > Content Revision History
  • > Content Moderation
14

Comments Management

  • > Comment Settings Configuration
  • > Comment Moderation
  • > Comment Permissions
  • > Spam Prevention (Akismet)
  • > Comment Approval Workflow
  • > Discussion Management
  • > Disabling Comments
15

User Management

  • > Adding New Users
  • > Editing User Profiles
  • > User Role Assignment
  • > Password Management
  • > User Activity Monitoring
  • > Bulk User Operations
  • > User Profile Settings
16

WordPress Security Best Practices

  • > WordPress Security Overview
  • > Strong Password Policies
  • > Two-Factor Authentication
  • > Login Attempt Limiting
  • > File Permission Hardening
  • > Database Security
  • > SSL/HTTPS Configuration
  • > Security Monitoring
  • > Malware Scanning
17

Website Maintenance & Administration

  • > WordPress Core Updates
  • > Theme and Plugin Updates
  • > Backup Strategies and Automation
  • > Database Optimization
  • > Performance Monitoring
  • > Uptime Monitoring
  • > Site Health Dashboard
  • > Disaster Recovery Planning
// Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

  • Install and configure WordPress on local and live servers
  • Build professional WordPress websites from scratch
  • Manage posts, pages, categories, and tags effectively
  • Install and configure themes and plugins
  • Customize website appearance with CSS
  • Manage users, roles, and permissions
  • Implement WordPress security best practices
  • Maintain and administer WordPress sites professionally
  • Configure backup and recovery procedures
  • Optimize website performance and SEO
// Lab Environment

Hands-On Labs

  • Local WordPress development server (XAMPP/Local)
  • Live hosting environment for deployment practice
  • Multiple themes and plugins for testing
  • Security scanning and hardening tools
  • Backup and restore practice environment
  • Content management workflow labs

Certification Preparation

  • + WordPress certified developer foundations
  • + Web administration fundamentals
  • + CMS security best practices
  • + Foundation for WordPress pentesting
// Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Armour Infosec Security Team

Web Administration & Security Instructor

Our instructors have built and secured hundreds of WordPress sites across diverse industries. They understand both the administration and attack perspectives, teaching you to build and manage sites that follow security best practices while delivering professional results.

CEHCompTIA Security+WordPress Developer
// Testimonials

What Students Say

Comprehensive and practical course. I now build and secure every WordPress site properly from day one.

Sakshi M.

Freelance Developer

Did not realize how much I was missing in WordPress administration. The security and maintenance modules are invaluable.

Ravi K.

Blogger

Perfect blend of website building and security. The hands-on labs made everything click. Highly recommended for beginners.

Neha T.

Web Designer

// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the course, enrollment, and certification.

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