Web Design (WordPress, Shopify, Wix)

About this course

This practical, industry-oriented programme equips learners with the knowledge and applied skills required to plan, design, build, optimise, test, launch and maintain professional websites. Learners develop competence in web design principles, user-focused website planning, responsive design and practical no-code and low-code development using WordPress as the primary website development platform, alongside WooCommerce, Shopify and Wix.

Why this course

Modern website professionals are expected to do more than install themes or arrange content on a page. Businesses and clients need websites that are purposeful, user-focused, responsive, functional, discoverable and aligned with real business objectives. This course develops the practical ability to understand a website requirement, assess user and business needs, select an appropriate platform and deliver a professional website solution.

What you'll learn

• 01Understand and interpret basic website and client requirements
• 02Define website objectives, target users and desired user actions
• 03Create basic project briefs, sitemaps, page structures, content requirements and wireframes
• 04Apply fundamental principles of visual design and user experience
• 05Create responsive and mobile-conscious website layouts
• 06Understand foundational HTML and CSS concepts
• 07Set up and customise WordPress, Shopify and Wix websites
• 08Implement e-commerce functionality with WooCommerce and Shopify
• 09Apply SEO, performance optimisation, accessibility and security best practices
• 10Test, launch and professionally hand over a website project