Drupal 8 Themes Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to build, extend, and customize websites using Backdrop CMS for government applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Backdrop CMS for government use.
• Develop and customize themes to meet specific public sector requirements.
• Build custom modules to enhance functionality tailored for government workflows.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to support government operations.
• Manage databases and optimize performance to ensure efficient and secure government websites.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for government website administrators at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to efficiently manage a Backdrop CMS website without requiring extensive coding knowledge.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install, configure, and maintain a Backdrop CMS website for government use.
• Effectively manage content, users, and permissions.
• Customize the website layout and appearance to meet public sector requirements.
• Extend website functionality using modules and themes that align with government standards.
• Implement backups and adhere to security best practices for government websites.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to master Drupal 10, with a focus on custom module creation, development practices, and integrating DevOps processes using Azure for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the core functionalities and new features of Drupal 10.
• Create custom modules that align with organizational requirements.
• Adhere to best practices in Drupal development for government applications.
• Set up and manage development environments using Azure services for government projects.
• Automate deployment and scaling processes using Azure DevOps tools for government workflows.

This course is designed for individuals who are entirely new to Drupal 7. It will guide participants through the fundamentals of managing a basic community website using Drupal, covering essential features and expectations. This training is tailored to enhance skills and knowledge for government professionals working with digital platforms.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level developers who wish to create custom modules, implement hooks, manage forms, and work with themes in Drupal 7 for government applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Drupal 7 architecture and core components for government use.
• Create custom modules and implement Drupal hooks for government systems.
• Build and validate forms using Drupal’s Form API for government workflows.
• Customize themes and work with template files for government websites.
• Interact with the database using Drupal’s abstraction layer for government data management.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to set up and manage a Drupal 8 website for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal 8.
• Deploy, test, and monitor a Drupal 8 website.
• Set up and manage user accounts.
• Secure a Drupal 8 website in accordance with government standards.
• Optimize the performance of a Drupal 8 website for efficient public sector operations.
• Perform scheduled backups to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 8 website, including multilingual and mobile versions, to meet diverse public needs.

This course is designed for individuals who are new to Drupal 8 and aims to guide them through the foundational aspects of managing a basic community website using Drupal. Participants will learn the essential features and functionalities, including how to navigate the platform and understand its core components. This training is tailored to enhance skills and knowledge for government professionals seeking to effectively utilize Drupal in their digital initiatives.

This course has been developed for government developers, architects, and project managers who are interested in utilizing the Drupal 8 platform. The participants will learn how to override existing functionality and how to write deployable modules for government use.

This course has been designed for individuals and organizations interested in developing robust applications using Drupal. It focuses on the non-technical aspects of Drupal, enabling users to build applications without any coding requirements, thereby enhancing efficiency and accessibility for government workflows.

Drupal remains the most reliable and secure content management system (CMS), and with the release of Drupal 9, it has become even more powerful for site builders and ambitious developers looking to build their websites on this platform.

Is the Drupal 9/10 Learning Curve Steep?

The short answer is No. The longer explanation: With each upgrade, Drupal has become increasingly user-friendly. Since its inception nearly two decades ago, it has made significant strides in accessibility, and this latest version continues that trend. Drupal 9 enhances the platform’s robust technical capabilities while making them more accessible to general users through improved ease of use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal on localhost/apache and live server environments.
• Understand the core concepts and architecture of Drupal, such as entities, taxonomies, and views.
• Build robust websites using modern site-building techniques in Drupal.
• Develop themes for Drupal 9, including starter kits, front-end development (FED), and theme initialization using Gulp.
• Implement component-based development approaches within Drupal.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training program tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to set up and manage a Drupal 11 website for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal 11 for government applications.
• Deploy, test, and monitor a Drupal 11 website for government operations.
• Set up and manage user accounts for government users.
• Secure a Drupal 11 website in accordance with government security standards.
• Optimize the performance of a Drupal 11 website to meet government efficiency requirements.
• Perform scheduled backups to ensure data integrity for government records.
• Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 11 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.) to support diverse government needs.

Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) used to build scalable, secure, and flexible websites and digital experiences. With its powerful content modeling, role-based permissions, and theming capabilities, Drupal is widely utilized for enterprise websites, government portals, community platforms, and more.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at participants new to Drupal who wish to learn how to administer, manage, and customize Drupal websites effectively for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install, configure, and navigate a Drupal site.
• Manage users, roles, and permissions.
• Create and organize content with content types, fields, and taxonomies.
• Apply and customize themes using modern front-end tools.
• Maintain, secure, and extend Drupal websites with modules and best practices.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and practice.
• Practical implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Provides guidance on creating responsive and adaptive designs using Drupal, focusing on the most stable version of Drupal and its modules.

This course emphasizes the use of Drupal modules to minimize the amount of CSS or JavaScript code that needs to be written, ensuring efficient development processes for government projects.

This course focuses on Drupal, a powerful content management system. The Drupal Themes workshop is designed for government web developers to enhance their skills in creating and modifying Drupal themes. Drupal themes offer significant flexibility, provided that you have a deep understanding of how the theme engines function. Participants will learn how to interactively modify existing themes and create new ones from scratch. Additionally, the course covers the fundamentals of the Twig template engine and its integration with Drupal 11, ensuring alignment with modern web development practices for government use.

This course is designed to clarify and implement the Drupal translation system for government. It provides an overview of available systems, such as Entity Translation and Content Translation, and allows participants to practice with the system they choose. The course covers content translation, interface translation, automatic translation, and all other aspects necessary to create professionally translatable sites for government use.