Introduction
Drupal is an open source content management platform powering millions of websites and applications. It’s built, used, and supported by an active and diverse community of people around the world. Use Drupal to build everything from personal blogs to enterprise applications. Thousands of add-on modules and designs let you build any site you can imagine. Drupal is free, flexible, robust and constantly being improved by hundreds of thousands of passionate people from all over the world.
Duration
5 Days
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- At the end of this IRES training course, participants will learn:
- Setting up a secure drupal site.
- Writing Secure Code. Getting Started with Panels.
- Creating Landing Page. Deciding to Upgrade a module.
- Posting the Issue.
- Undertaking the Upgrade.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
- Introduction
- What Is Drupal?
Module 2: Installing Drupal
- Download and install Drupal 8 development environment
- Fix Error Status
Module 3: Theoretical Background
- Content Management Systems -CMS- Explained
- Drupal Vs WordPress Comparison
- Drupal Development Environment
Module 4: User Management
- Manage Users
Module 5: Content Creation
- Content types - Article and basic Pages
- Article and Basic Pages
- Content features
- Creating Contents
- Manage default CK Editor
- Working with Content Revisions
- Managing Comments
- Creating Contact Forms
Module 6: Managing Drupal Content Types
- Modifying Content Types
- Creating Custom Content Types
Module 7: Creating A Simple Site - Menus
- What Are Menus?
- Menu Management
- Adding A New Menu
- Menu Blocks
Module 8: Drupal Configurations
- Managing Blocks
- Add links to blocks
- Moving elements within blocks
- Managing custom blocks
Module 9: Taxonomy & Filters
- What is Taxonomy?
- Adding Controlled Vocabularies
- Controlled Vocabulary Exercise
- Adding Exposed Filters
Module 10: Extending Drupal
- Extending with Modules
- Install Contributed Modules
- Adding a Discussion Forum
Module 11: Drupal Theming
- Introducing Drupal Themes
- Installing Drupal Themes
Module 12: Drupal Site Maintenance
- Drupal site Backup
- Drupal Site Restore
- Applying Drupal Core Updates
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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