• Master WordPress Development Fundamentals
• Advanced Content Management with WP_Query
• Understand Theme Anatomy and Template Hierarchy
• Use Custom Post Types for Enhanced Functionality
• Extend Functionality with Child Themes
• Create and Customize Your Own WordPress Plugin
• Integrate WordPress Dashboard with React Applications via WP REST API
• Leverage Hooks, Shortcodes, and Widgets Effectively
• Implement Security Best Practices in WordPress
• Optimize WordPress Performance for Speed
• Real-World Projects for Practical Experience
• Deploy Headless WordPress Sites on a VPS Practice

Hello & Welcome to this comprehensive WordPress Masterclass! If you’re eager to dive into the world of WordPress development, you’ve come to the right place. We will guide you from the basics to advanced concepts, empowering you to create stunning and functional websites with ease.

I’m Raouf Madani, a software developer based in Canada with over 7 years of experience in WordPress development. Throughout my career, I’ve developed and sold various products to companies across different industries using WordPress. Last year, I had the pleasure of teaching over 100 students online through HiCounselor (California, US), which inspired me to expand my teaching journey here on Udemy. In 2020, I won a startup award for developing a mobile app with my team—a milestone that fuels my passion for innovation and productivity.

This masterclass strikes the perfect balance between theory and hands-on practice. You’ll start by mastering the fundamentals of WordPress, including environment setup, dashboard navigation, understanding theme anatomy and simplify complex concepts of WordPress. As you progress, we’ll explore PHP, template hierarchy, and custom content creation using WP_Query. You’ll gain practical skills in building advanced features with custom post types, plugins, hooks, shortcodes, taxonomies, and widgets, as well as integrating a modern JavaScript framework React through WP Rest API to enhance your website’s interactivity. You will even go further by learning security tips and optimization ins and outs to strengthen your WordPress background.

Throughout the course, you’ll work on four real-world projects: Integrating an e-portfolio site to WordPress, converting a dynamic website using custom post types, integrating WordPress dashboard into a React website through the WP REST API, and creating a custom plugin. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to ace a technical interview for a remote WordPress developer role or even start your own WordPress development business.

Join me on this journey to master WordPress development!

Who this course is for:

• Individuals looking to build a strong foundation in WordPress development and enhance their web development skills.
• Students and Recent Graduates: Individuals pursuing careers in web development, or related fields who want to gain practical experience with WordPress.
• Freelancers looking to expand their service offerings by learning how to develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites for clients.
• Small business owners seeking to establish an online presence and manage their own websites without relying on external developers.
• Content Creators and Bloggers interested in creating and managing their own blogs, enabling them to share their ideas and content with a wider audience.
• Anyone Interested in Learning WordPress, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this course caters to anyone passionate about mastering WordPress and creating dynamic websites.