Welcome to the course
Website Design
Welcome to Website Design. You will learn how to set up and customize a website using WordPress or Wix, add pages and a blog, and apply basic search settings. You do not need to code. The worksheets walk you through building a simple site for a small business, so you finish with a project you can show.
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Meet your course
Every course opens with a short welcome, so you know what you will build, how the lessons flow and what you will take away. Each lesson ends with a printable worksheet, and the course ends with a final exam and certificate.
What you will be able to do
Skills you will walk away with
This course covers
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- Build attractive websites for a person, business or organization
- Know what tools exist for web development that do not require coding
Course roadmap
2 short, focused modules, 10 lessons
Module 1: WordPress
WordPress is the most popular website platform in the world. Learn everything you need to know about creating an effective WordPress website for your business.
Lesson 1: Set Up Your WordPress Site
- Why correct setup is the first step
- How to set up a WordPress site
- Example: a small business site set up
- Follow the website launch checklist
Lesson 2: Picking Your WordPress Theme
- Why theme choice matters
- How to find the best theme for a business
- Example: choosing a theme
- Shortlist themes with the comparison sheet
Lesson 3: Customizing Your Site
- Why customizing goes beyond colors and fonts
- What you can customize
- Example: a site before and after customizing
- Plan your customization
Lesson 4: Adding Content
- Why a site is not complete without content
- The two types of content you can add
- Example: a page and a post compared
- Plan your pages
Lesson 5: WordPress Widgets
- How widgets add functionality
- Four widgets every site needs
- Example: a sidebar with the right widgets
- Choose your widgets
Module 2: Wix
Wix is a cloud-based platform that makes it easy to create stunning websites. Learn how to use Wix to build full-featured sites for your business.
Lesson 1: Setting Up Wix
- How Wix makes it easy to build a business site
- The steps to get up and running
- Example: a Wix site from start to finish
- Follow the setup checklist
Lesson 2: Customizing Your Wix Site
- The two tools Wix offers for look and feel
- When to use each
- Example: customizing a Wix site
- Plan your design
Lesson 3: Adding a Blog to Wix
- Why a blog helps grow a Wix site
- How to create your first post
- Example: a first blog post
- Draft your first post
Lesson 4: Wix SEO
- Why people must be able to find your site in search
- How to improve SEO on Wix
- Example: a Wix site optimized for search
- Complete the Wix SEO checklist
Lesson 5: Wix App Market
- What the Wix App Market adds to a site
- How to choose and install apps
- Example: a site extended with apps
- Choose your apps
Final exam and certificate
The final exam has 10 multiple-choice questions. Pass with 80 percent to unlock your certificate and a LinkedIn-ready badge. You can retake it as often as you like.
How every lesson works
Four short sections, built around real examples
1
Learn the concept
A clear, focused introduction to one idea, with no filler.
2
See real examples
Strong and weak examples, plus the data behind them.
3
Study an example
A realistic scenario, or a real-world case study where noted, that shows the idea in action.
4
Apply it and download
Build your own version using a worksheet or template you keep.
Free downloadable takeaway
Website launch checklist
A pre-launch checklist covering pages, speed, SEO basics and tracking so nothing is missed.
Every lesson has a printable worksheet, and the playbook gathers them all in one document. Print it or save it as a PDF, then use it in your job search, freelance projects or your own marketing.
Free template
Website launch checklist
Certification
Pass the final exam. Earn your certificate.
- A 10-question multiple-choice final exam that covers every module
- Pass with 80 percent. Retake it as often as you like
- A certificate with a verification code, plus a LinkedIn-ready badge and an Add to LinkedIn button
A
Certificate of completion
Website Design
Awarded to you by Acadium
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Quick answers
Course questions
Is this course really free?
Yes. Acadium courses are free to take.
How long does it take?
You learn at your own pace. Lessons are short and focused, so they fit around work or school.
How do I get my certificate?
Finish the lessons, then take the final exam. Pass with 80 percent and your certificate appears straight away, with a verification code, an Add to LinkedIn button and a downloadable badge.
Can this help me get an apprenticeship?
Yes. Finishing courses and building a portfolio helps you stand out to mentors when you apply for a remote apprenticeship.