WordPress Training Levels 1 & 2 have been announced for September and October.

WordPress: Level 1 (Introduction)

Learn the basics of WordPress in this introductory course, and the specifics of BU’s WordPress installation. You will learn how to log into WordPress and navigate the editing and site-management tools, including adding images and links. You’ll work with custom plugins such as the Restrict Access tools and Add A Link. You will learn how to get a site at BU for your department or yourself.

Sections

Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm
Charles River Campus

Online (Charles River Campus) room , .

Friday, October 2, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm
Charles River Campus

Online (Charles River Campus) room , .

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Medical Campus

Online (Med Campus) room , .

Monday, November 16, 2020 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Charles River Campus

Online (Charles River Campus) room , .

WordPress: Level 2

This course assumes some basic experience with WordPress, such as IS&T’s WordPress Introduction training.

This course introduces higher-level features of WordPress, including several custom plugins unique to BU. Topics covered include collecting data with forms; faculty profiles; section editing for granular control over who can edit what content; and visual and layout design options including slideshows.

Sections

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Medical Campus

Online (Med Campus) room , .

Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm
Charles River Campus

Online (Charles River Campus) room , .

Friday, October 9, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm
Charles River Campus

Online (Charles River Campus) room , .

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:00am – 11:30am
Medical Campus

Online (Med Campus) room , .

Monday, November 23, 2020 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Charles River Campus

Online (Charles River Campus) room , .