Module 7: Content Management Systems (CMS)

Introduction:

A Content Management System (CMS) is a piece of software, like WordPress, that lets you easily add and edit content on a site without using code.  CMS usually use a database to store content behind the scenes.

Lecture Topics:

• What is a CMS?
• Different types of CMS
• Use cases for different CMS
• How to install and use WordPress

Slides:

Practice:

• Practice installing WordPress using the 1 Click installer
• Practice choosing a theme and adding pages and a navigation to your site

Assessment:

Build a basic website using WordPress.  Include a main menu, a theme, pages, posts and three plugins of your choice.

Curriculum Modules

• Module 1: Web Hosting
• Module 2. Domain Names
• Module 3: Domain Name System (DNS)
• Module 4: Hosting Control Panels
• Module 5: File Transfers
• Module 6: Databases
• Module 7: Content Management Systems
• Module 8: Email
• Module 9: Security
• Module 10: Selling Web Hosting