WordPress Development
Learn to create, customise and maintain a website with WordPress, then put your skills into practice with a project published on a domain.
About WordPress Development
WordPress is a content management system used to build and manage websites. This two-month course takes you through the main stages of creating a site, from installation and settings to themes, plugins and publishing content.
You will also cover contact forms, landing pages, appearance customisation, search-engine-friendly practices, e-commerce integration, backups and maintenance. The listed final project is live on a domain, giving you an opportunity to bring the process together.
Who should join?
- Beginners who want to learn a visual website-building workflow.
- Students interested in website management and content publishing.
- Job seekers exploring website support or WordPress-related tasks.
- Small-business owners who want to understand how business websites are managed.
Before you start
- Be comfortable using a computer and browser for everyday tasks.
- Bring an idea for a simple website you would like to understand or build.
- The supplied course information does not list a formal prerequisite. Ask SSCI about hosting, domain and practice arrangements for the current batch.
Course outline
Follow the website creation process from the initial setup through publishing and ongoing care.
Introduction to WordPress
Understand the role of WordPress and the basic parts of a site managed through its dashboard.
WordPress installation
Learn the installation process and identify the basic setup needed before site customisation.
Themes
Explore how themes control the overall appearance and layout of a WordPress website.
Settings
Review site settings and understand how configuration affects the way a site behaves.
Plugins
Discover how plugins add features and learn to consider whether an extension suits the site's needs.
Adding site content
Create and organise pages and content so visitors can find relevant information.
Contact form creation
Build a contact form that gives website visitors a way to send an enquiry.
Landing page creation
Arrange a focused page around a particular service, message or visitor action.
Customising website appearance
Adjust the visual presentation to make pages clearer and more consistent.
Making your site search-engine-friendly
Explore basic site organisation and content practices that help search engines understand pages.
Integrating e-commerce
Learn how e-commerce features can be added to a WordPress site to present products or services.
Website backup and maintenance
Understand the importance of keeping backups and carrying out routine website maintenance.
Project: live on a domain
Apply the course workflow to a practical website project published on a domain.
Build and publish a website
The course includes a project that is live on a domain. A practice project could be a personal portfolio, a service website or a small business information site. The exact project brief should be confirmed with SSCI.
Before publishing, review the page content, navigation, contact form and display on a phone. Learn why backups and routine maintenance matter after a site goes live.
Tools and software
The listed curriculum centres on WordPress, themes, plugins, website settings, content tools, contact forms, landing pages and e-commerce integration. The supplied data does not specify particular themes, plugins, hosting providers or e-commerce extensions.
How classes run
The course lasts two months. Topics follow a practical website workflow, from setup and customisation to publishing and maintenance. Confirm the current batch schedule and whether domain or hosting arrangements are included in the project.
SSCI has a morning campus at Jamshed Road, near Pick and Save Mart, Jamshed Road No. 1, and an evening campus at PIB Colony, 2137–38, opposite Ibrahim Market. Contact the institute for current batch timings and campus availability.
Where WordPress skills can lead
With practical experience, you may explore website content management, junior WordPress support, site updates or small website projects. You can also continue learning about accessibility, performance, security and custom development. Client work requires clear agreements, testing and ongoing support as well as website-building knowledge.
Fee at a glance
| Course fee | Rs. 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Admission fee | Rs. 500 |
The fee structure notes that board fee and admission fee are not included in the monthly fee. The monthly fee is paid at the time of admission. Confirm applicable charges with SSCI.
Frequently asked questions
How long is WordPress Development?
The listed course duration is two months.
Will I learn how to create a contact form?
Yes. Contact form creation is one of the listed topics.
Does the outline include online stores?
Yes. It includes integrating e-commerce into a WordPress website.
Will I publish a website?
The course outline includes a project that is live on a domain. Confirm project and hosting arrangements with SSCI.
What is the course fee?
The listed course fee is Rs. 10,000, plus the Rs. 500 admission fee.
Build your first WordPress website
Sir Syed Computer Institute · Affiliated with Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE)
Jamshed Road: Near Pick and Save Mart, Jamshed Road No. 1, Karachi.
PIB Colony: 2137–38, opposite Ibrahim Market, Karachi.
WhatsApp / Phone: 0331-2637769
Email: info@ssci.edu.pk