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
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.
