Getting acquainted with WordPress: its history and significance in web development.

Understanding the WordPress ecosystem: WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org.

Setting up a local development environment for WordPress using tools like XAMPP or MAMP.

Step-by-step guide to installing WordPress on a web server.

Configuring basic settings: site title, tagline, permalinks, etc.

Exploring the WordPress dashboard: navigating menus, managing posts, and pages.

Understanding WordPress themes and their structure.

Creating a custom theme from scratch vs. modifying existing themes.

Introduction to HTML, CSS, and PHP basics for theme development.

Customizing WordPress themes using the built-in Customizer tool.

Implementing CSS styling changes to modify the appearance of themes.

Introduction to responsive design principles for creating mobile-friendly websites.

Introduction to WordPress plugins: their purpose and functionality.

Creating custom plugins to extend WordPress functionality.

Exploring hooks, actions, and filters in WordPress plugin development.

Building custom post types and taxonomies with plugins.

Implementing custom meta boxes and fields for enhanced content management.

Understanding security best practices and sanitization techniques for plugin development.

Implementing best practices for theme development: separation of concerns, code organization, and optimization.

Ensuring theme compatibility with WordPress updates and plugin installations.

Testing and debugging themes across different browsers and devices.

Techniques for optimizing WordPress performance: caching, image optimization, and lazy loading.

Using performance monitoring tools to identify and address performance bottlenecks.

Implementing server-side optimizations for improved site speed.

Understanding common WordPress security vulnerabilities and threats.

Implementing security measures: securing file permissions, using secure passwords, and implementing SSL.

Using security plugins to enhance WordPress security and protect against attacks.

Managing posts, pages, categories, and tags in WordPress.

Creating and organizing content with the Gutenberg block editor.

Implementing content scheduling, revisions, and backups.

Understanding the importance of SEO for WordPress websites.

Implementing on-page SEO techniques: optimizing titles, meta descriptions, and permalinks.

Using SEO plugins to improve website visibility and rankings.

Introduction to WordPress eCommerce solutions: WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, etc.

Setting up an online store with WordPress and configuring product listings.

Implementing payment gateways and managing orders and inventory.