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Web Builder

Build a website using WordPress. Need a website for school, personal use, or your business? Curious about why so many people around the world use WordPress? In this microcredential you'll learn about types of websites, how to identify a good website from a bad one. You'll create web pages and navigation, add images and a contact form, and learn the basics of accessibility and SEO.
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Quick Facts about this Microcredential

What You’ll Learn

  • Recognize how websites work, their purpose, and their parts.
  • Apply knowledge of the setup process of a WordPress website.
  • Illustrate the website development process and web design best practices.
  • Assemble a WordPress website using a page builder.
  • Test and publish a website.
  • Development of Critical Thinking and Written Communication competencies

Things to Know

  • Students have the choice to build:
    • a free website using WordPress.com and Gutenberg Blocks
    • or a paid site using WordPress.org, Elementor plugin, and purchasing both a domain name (about $10 a year depending on web host), and a subscription to a web host (about $45 a year depending on host).
  • Knowledge of optimizing images in Photoshop is helpful
  • Good for those wanting to build a WordPress site for personal or business use
  • This microcredential is part of the Web Presence Fundamentals Microcertificate

What You’ll Earn

Those completing the microcredential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn
Digital portable badge for Austin Community College District's Digital Fluency and Innovation Web Builder microcredential

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Microcredentials are a new way of learning at ACC

Fast

Unlike a traditional college course, the microcredentials are bite-sized, taking 5 weeks or less to complete

Free

Enrollment is free to current ACC students (some microcredentials may require an additional purchase*)

Supportive

A dedicated Digital Navigator will grade your work, provide helpful feedback, and answer questions

Flexible

Learn on your own schedule with these microcredentials, and go as fast as you are able to master the content

* Check the Quick Facts section for details

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