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Quick Facts about this Micro-Credential
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 micro-credential is part of the Web Presence Fundamentals micro-certificate
What You’ll Earn
Those completing the micro-credential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn
What our students have to say about this Micro-Credential
“These classes are extremely helpful in everday occupations. These classes are a must for anyone wishing to advance in their careers and everyday living.” E.C.
“The digital navigator was great. The assignments made sense and were very helpful.” P.C.
“The amount of detail in each handout of the learning activities made it very easy to jump between sections for review anytime I felt stuck. I felt the most supported in having the ability to download each learning activity for offline use!” J.B.
“My [Digital Navigator] was very kind, helpful, and graded quickly.” O.C.
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Micro-Credentials are a new way of learning at ACC
Fast
Unlike a traditional college course, the micro-credentials are bite-sized, taking 5 weeks or less to complete
Free
Enrollment is free to current ACC students (some micro-credentials 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 micro-credentials, and go as fast as you are able to master the content
* Check the Quick Facts section for details
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