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Course Outline
Introduction to Drupal
- Overview of Drupal as a Content Management System (CMS)
- Understanding the roles of administrators and content editors for government use
- Navigating the Drupal interface and dashboard for efficient management
Managing Menus and Navigation
- Creating and modifying menus to enhance user navigation
- Adding, editing, and organizing menu links for clear site structure
- Configuring dropdown menus and submenus to improve accessibility
Working with Taxonomy
- Understanding taxonomy and its role in content organization for government websites
- Creating and managing vocabulary and terms for structured categorization
- Assigning taxonomy terms to content to ensure better organization and searchability
Uploading and Managing Media (PDFs, Images, and More)
- Uploading PDFs, images, and documents for government resources
- Embedding media in content pages to enhance information delivery
- Managing the media library and file organization for efficient retrieval
Creating and Editing Content
- Adding new content (pages, articles, and custom content types) for government communications
- Using the WYSIWYG editor for text formatting to maintain professional standards
- Adding links, images, and embedded media to enrich content
- Managing content revisions and publishing settings to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Drupal User Roles and Permissions
- Understanding user roles (admin, editor, contributor) for government operations
- Assigning permissions and controlling content access to maintain security
- Managing user accounts and passwords to ensure secure access
Basic Site Configuration and Customization
- Configuring site settings and basic appearance options to align with government standards
- Working with themes and layout adjustments to enhance user experience
- Enabling and disabling modules to tailor functionality for government needs
Best Practices and Troubleshooting
- Keeping content organized and updated for government transparency and efficiency
- Basic troubleshooting for common Drupal issues to ensure smooth operation
- Resources for continued learning and support to maintain proficiency
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with website navigation and content management systems (CMS) is beneficial but not mandatory.
Audience
- Web content managers for government
- Web editors
- Web administrators
14 Hours
Testimonials (1)
The energy the trainer had, the engagement and the willingness to assist when we got stuck
