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Course Outline

Introduction to Backdrop CMS for Government

  • What is Backdrop CMS?
  • Backdrop CMS vs. Drupal for government use
  • Installing and setting up Backdrop CMS for government agencies
  • Overview of the administrative interface for efficient management

Managing Content for Government Operations

  • Creating and editing content to support public sector initiatives
  • Using content types and fields for structured information
  • Managing media and file uploads to enhance digital services
  • Organizing content with categories and tags for better accessibility

User Management for Government Users

  • Creating and managing user accounts to ensure secure access
  • Setting roles and permissions to align with organizational needs
  • Handling user authentication and access control for government compliance

Customizing Site Layout and Appearance for Government Websites

  • Using the Layout System to meet agency branding requirements
  • Applying and customizing themes for a professional look
  • Managing blocks and menus for user-friendly navigation

Extending Backdrop CMS with Modules for Enhanced Functionality

  • Finding and installing modules to support government operations
  • Configuring modules for added functionality in public sector applications
  • Essential modules for website administration and compliance

Site Maintenance and Security for Government Websites

  • Performing regular backups to ensure data integrity
  • Security best practices to protect government information
  • Updating Backdrop CMS and modules to maintain system security
  • Monitoring site performance to optimize user experience

Summary and Next Steps for Government Implementations

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of content management systems (CMS) for government use
  • Familiarity with website administration tasks
  • Experience with basic HTML and CSS is beneficial but not mandatory

Audience

  • Website Administrators
  • Content Managers
  • Non-technical users responsible for managing a Backdrop CMS website for government operations
 14 Hours

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Price per participant

Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.

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The energy the trainer had, the engagement and the willingness to assist when we got stuck

Refiloe Fifi Mupaya
Course - Introduction to Drupal 11

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