Build a free website with WordPress Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
A quick, hands-on guide to launching your own free WordPress.com website—ideal for beginners and non-coders. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete, with four focused modules that walk you through every step of creating a functional and attractive website without writing any code. You'll engage in 100% hands-on learning using the live WordPress interface, setting up your site, adding content, customizing design, and publishing your pages. By the end, you'll have a live website and a certificate of completion to showcase your new digital skills.
Module 1: Introduction & Website Setup
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- WordPress overview
- Signing up for a WordPress account
- Choosing a free plan
- Create and launch your WordPress account
Module 2: Creating Pages & Blog Posts
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Understanding pages vs. posts
- Adding content to pages and posts
- Formatting text and media
- Build a homepage and an about page
Module 3: Customizing Design & Layout
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Exploring themes
- Customizing site identity (title, tagline, logo)
- Adjusting colors and fonts
- Apply a theme and customize your website’s look
Module 4: Menus, Widgets & Publishing
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Setting up navigation menus
- Using sidebars and widgets
- Publishing and managing content
- Finalize your site and go live
Module 5: Final Project
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Deliverable 1: A fully functional free WordPress.com website
- Deliverable 2: Customized homepage and about page with text and images
- Deliverable 3: Published site with personalized theme, menu, and navigation
Prerequisites
- No prior experience with coding required
- Basic familiarity with web browsers and internet navigation
- Access to a computer with internet connection
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Set up a free WordPress.com website from scratch
- Create and format pages and blog posts
- Customize website themes, colors, and layout
- Use menus, widgets, and navigation tools effectively
- Publish and manage basic website content confidently