Wordpress: Creating a Website or Blogs

Learn how to create a website or blog and edit and upload content.

Key details

Location

Online

Course overview

This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks great on all devices while retaining creative control of your content.

You'll learn to create websites and blogs using WordPress, one of the most popular website platforms in the world. In this course, we'll look at Wordpress.org and Wordpress.com, the main differences and which one will suit your needs, whether you're a blogger or looking for a website. We'll cover creating a website or blog, editing and uploading content, and all the functionality available to you.

Tuition fees per individual: £65*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

How to apply

See course dates below that are available to book.

Upcoming Short Courses

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Thu 25 Feb 2027

18:00 - 20:00 | £65

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs - February 2027

Online

This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks grea...

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs - February 2027

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Wed 18 Nov 2026

18th November | 18.00 - 20.00 | Price: £65

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs | Autumn

Online

This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks grea...

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs | Autumn

If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.

Apart from our Short Courses for 14-17 Year Olds, all of our Short Courses are for adults 18+.

Course details

In this introductory WordPress.com course, you’ll learn the basics of setting up and managing your website.

Starting with account creation and theme selection, you’ll explore customisation options to tailor your site’s appearance. You’ll also dive into essential tools for creating pages and posts, embedding images and videos, and adjusting settings for accessibility and site visibility. By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional, beginner-friendly WordPress website ready to share.

Susannah Travis - Course Lead

Susannah is the Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.

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What you'll learn

How to set up your own WordPress.com site
Naming your website/blog
Choosing a suitable theme
Navigating the dashboard
Adding and editing content
Engaging your audience with your blog/website
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
Creating menus
Please note: this course does not include Falmouth Journal

How you'll learn

Our online short courses are delivered through Canvas, our online learning platform, with scheduled tutor-led sessions delivered through BigBlueButton, a browser-based online meeting tool, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session begins with a live online session where the tutor introduces the topic and guides learners through the course materials. Learning is supported through a range of methods, including videos and practical exercises, with tutors available throughout the session to provide guidance and answer questions. Our blended teaching approach combines live tutor support with high-quality online learning resources, creating an engaging and supportive learning experience.

Read our short course terms & conditions

Non-credit Bearing Courses Student Terms & Conditions (315.71 KB)

How to apply

Tuition fees per individual	£65*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.