Course Outline
Introduction to Backdrop CMS for government
- What is Backdrop CMS?
- Backdrop CMS vs. Drupal 7 and WordPress
- Use cases and benefits for government operations
Installation and Configuration for government
- System requirements
- Installing Backdrop CMS locally and on a server for government use
- Basic configuration and settings for government applications
Content Management for government
- Creating and managing content types for government websites
- Using views to display content effectively for government audiences
- Working with taxonomy to organize information for government services
Theme Development for government
- Backdrop CMS theming system for government sites
- Creating and customizing themes to meet government branding standards
- Using templates and CSS for government web design
Module Development for government
- Backdrop CMS module architecture for government applications
- Creating custom modules to enhance government functionality
- Using hooks and APIs to integrate with government systems
Site Building and Customization for government
- Creating layouts with Backdrop CMS for government websites
- Extending functionality with modules for government needs
- Managing users and permissions for secure government operations
Database Management for government
- Understanding Backdrop CMS database structure for government use
- Working with the Database API for government data management
- Optimizing database performance for efficient government services
Performance Optimization and Security for government
- Improving site performance for government websites
- Security best practices for protecting government information
- Regular maintenance and updates to ensure government compliance
Integrating Third-Party Services for government
- Using APIs with Backdrop CMS for government integration
- Integrating payment gateways and e-commerce for government services
- Connecting with CRM and marketing tools to support government initiatives
Deployment and Maintenance for government
- Moving from development to production for government projects
- Automating backups and updates for government systems
- Monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure continuous government service delivery
Summary and Next Steps for government
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of PHP programming for government applications
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance web development for government projects
- Understanding of CMS concepts and their application in web development for government websites
Audience
- Web Developers working on government initiatives
- PHP Developers supporting government IT systems
- Drupal Developers transitioning to Backdrop CMS for government use
Testimonials (5)
That the course was tailored to my needs based on the pre-course questionnaire. Parts I felt stronger on were given less time so that we could focus on my less knowledgeable topics, which improved the pacing of the course. Lukasz was very good at explaining a given topic based on my experience level, and had a lot of relevant examples to match that level.
Evan Lynskey - Marine Institute
Course - Master Drupal 9 Site Building / Architecture
Luke was able to adapt content to my requirements, its was fantastic
Taru Khanna
Course - Administering a Drupal 7 Website
How it covered the topic in a highly comprehensive manner.
Kathryn Blanch - Thales Group
Course - Drupal 8 Themes
Topics that were covered were done well and with relevant exercises, and several times Lukasz also referred back to the structure of our own council website to show where certain entities we had talked about in the training were already in use on the site, which I thought was a good way to cement the ideas that had been learned.
Rob O'Driscoll - Limerick City & County Council
Course - Building Web Applications with Drupal 8, Views, Fields and Panels
I was benefit from the real-life examples and practical exercises. Lots of areas covered.
