Content Management System (CMS) Training in Durham

Drupal 10 is a robust open-source content management system used to develop and manage dynamic websites and applications. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate web administrators, content managers, and developers who wish to learn how to build, manage, and customize websites using Drupal 10. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand Drupal’s ecosystem, features, and user interface. - Construct and configure sites with content types, fields, and navigation. - Manage content through taxonomies and media tools. - Set up users, roles, permissions, and content workflows. - Install and configure modules, themes, and site settings. - Apply basic theming and optimization best practices. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Extensive exercises and practice sessions. - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment. **Course Customization Options for Government** - To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific government needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (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. - Manage content, users, and permissions effectively. - Customize the website layout and appearance. - Extend website functionality using modules and themes. - Perform backups and adhere to security best practices for government.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers who wish to build, extend, and customize websites using Backdrop CMS. The training aims to enhance the skills necessary for effective website development and management, aligning with public sector workflows and governance. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Backdrop CMS. - Develop and customize themes to meet specific design requirements. - Build custom modules to extend the functionality of the CMS. - Integrate third-party APIs and services for enhanced capabilities. - Manage databases and optimize performance to ensure efficient operations. This comprehensive training is tailored to support developers in their roles for government, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to deliver robust and secure web solutions.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level web content managers who wish to update content, manage menus, work with taxonomy, and upload PDFs or images in Drupal for government websites. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Navigate the Drupal interface and understand key features. - Create and manage menus to enhance site navigation. - Use taxonomy to categorize and organize content effectively. - Upload and manage PDFs, images, and other media files. - Edit and publish basic content pages for government websites.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for government participants at a beginner level who wish to understand the fundamentals of Drupal 11 and learn how to build, manage, and customize websites using its features. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Drupal 11 on local or cloud environments. - Create and manage content using the Drupal interface. - Customize the appearance of websites with themes. - Extend website functionality with modules and plugins. - Understand user roles, permissions, and site security basics for government use. - Deploy and maintain Drupal 11 websites effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level content managers who wish to learn the essential concepts, tools, and best practices for managing content using a Content Management System (CMS). By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the key features and components of popular CMS platforms. - Create, edit, and publish content within a CMS. - Implement SEO best practices in a CMS to enhance search engine ranking. - Manage user roles and permissions to facilitate collaboration within the CMS. - Integrate multimedia elements (images, videos, etc.) effectively into content. - Troubleshoot basic CMS issues and understand CMS security practices. - Utilize analytics tools to measure and improve content performance for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for 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. - Deploy, test, and monitor a Drupal 11 website. - Set up and manage user accounts. - Secure a Drupal 11 website. - Optimize the performance of a Drupal 11 website. - Perform scheduled backups. - Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 11 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.).

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to utilize Contentful to update website or mobile app content for government use.

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

• Set up a Contentful account for government purposes.
• Manage web and mobile application content in Contentful for government projects.
• Learn how to efficiently manage and update web or mobile application content for government applications.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers who wish to master Drupal 10, with a focus on custom module creation, development practices, and the integration of DevOps processes using Azure. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core functionalities and new features of Drupal 10. - Develop custom modules that align with specific business requirements. - Implement best practices in Drupal development for government projects. - Configure and manage development environments using Azure services. - Automate deployment and scaling processes using Azure DevOps tools.

LMS (Learning Management System) platforms are widely utilized in educational, corporate, and government settings to manage, deliver, and track digital training and learning experiences.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to achieve certification-level skills in managing, administering, and optimizing an LMS platform to support learning and development programs for government and other sectors.

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

• Set up and configure a learning management system for their organization.
• Enroll users, assign roles, and manage access permissions.
• Create, organize, and monitor courses and learning paths.
• Generate reports and track learner progress and performance.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level web developers, web designers, and WordPress administrators who wish to learn how to install, administer, and optimize WordPress sites, enabling them to create and manage professional and responsive websites. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of WordPress, including its features and benefits. - Install and configure WordPress on a web server for government use. - Utilize plugins, servers, and templates to enhance WordPress functionality and performance. - Create and manage custom post types in WordPress. - Develop WordPress sites at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. - Use Elementor to design and customize WordPress sites effectively. - Implement site maps and breadcrumbs for improved navigation on WordPress sites. - Apply best practices in web and responsive design for WordPress sites. - Optimize WordPress sites for SEO and Google Analytics integration.

This course is designed for individuals who are entirely new to Drupal 7. It will guide participants through the essential steps of managing a basic community website using Drupal, covering where to find key features and what to anticipate. This training is tailored to ensure that users can effectively navigate and utilize Drupal for government and public sector applications, enhancing transparency and engagement in their digital platforms.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level developers who wish to create custom modules, implement hooks, manage forms, and customize themes in Drupal 7. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Comprehend the architecture and core components of Drupal 7. - Develop custom modules and implement Drupal hooks. - Construct and validate forms using Drupal’s Form API. - Customize themes and work with template files. - Interact with the database using Drupal’s abstraction layer. This training is tailored to enhance the technical capabilities of participants for government projects, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the specific needs of public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to set up and manage a Drupal 8 website for government use. 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. - Optimize the performance of a Drupal 8 website. - Perform scheduled backups. - Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 8 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.).

This course is designed for individuals who are new to Drupal 8. It will guide participants through the essentials of managing a basic community website using Drupal, covering key features and expectations. The training emphasizes practical skills that align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability, making it particularly useful for government professionals seeking to enhance their web management capabilities.

This course has been developed for government professionals, including developers, architects, and project managers who are interested in working with the Drupal 8 platform. Participants will gain the skills necessary to override existing functionality and to create deployable modules that align with public sector workflows and governance requirements.

This course focuses on Drupal, specifically the Drupal Themes workshop, which equips web developers with the skills to create and modify Drupal themes. Understanding the flexibility of Drupal themes is crucial, but this can only be fully leveraged by grasping how theme engines function. Participants will learn how to interactively alter existing themes and develop new ones from scratch. Additionally, the course covers the fundamentals of the Twig template engine and its integration with Drupal 8, ensuring that web developers are well-prepared for government projects that require robust and adaptable web solutions.

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 continues to be 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 develop their websites on this platform. This enhanced version is particularly beneficial for government agencies seeking robust digital solutions.

Is the Drupal 9/10 Learning Curve Steep?

The short answer is No. The longer explanation is that Drupal has become increasingly user-friendly with each update, making significant strides since its inception nearly two decades ago. This latest version, Drupal 9, continues this trend by improving ease of use while maintaining its technical prowess.

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

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

• To request a customized training for government or other specific needs, please contact us to arrange the details.

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.

This course has been developed for government developers, architects, and project managers who are interested in working with the Drupal 11 platform. Participants will gain knowledge on how to customize and extend existing functionalities, as well as how to create and deploy modules effectively.

This course provides guidance on creating responsive and adaptive designs using the most stable version of Drupal and its modules. For government agencies, it emphasizes utilizing Drupal modules to minimize the amount of custom CSS or JavaScript code required, ensuring efficient and effective web development practices.

This course focuses on Drupal, a powerful content management system. The Drupal Themes workshop is designed to equip web developers with the skills needed to create and modify Drupal themes effectively. Understanding the flexibility of Drupal themes requires a solid grasp of how theme engines function. Participants will learn how to interactively adjust existing themes and develop new ones from scratch. Additionally, the course covers the fundamentals of the Twig template engine and its integration with Drupal 11, ensuring that developers are well-versed in these essential tools for government web development projects.

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.

Magento is the world's leading content management system (CMS) for e-commerce, utilized by major brands such as Samsung, Lenovo, and Nike. It is also widely adopted by small and medium-sized e-commerce companies.

This instructor-led training, available both on-site and remotely, provides participants with an in-depth understanding of Magento’s features, strengths, weaknesses, and implementation strategies within an organization. Case studies are presented to highlight both successful and unsuccessful real-world implementations. Additionally, the course discusses future trends in the adoption of Magento in the market.

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

• Manage sales, inventory, and customers using the Magento back-end
• Set up and manage the front-end for a highly customized user experience
• Integrate existing systems with a Magento e-commerce solution
• Facilitate integration between existing systems and partners who also use Magento

Audience

• Managers evaluating e-commerce solutions for government and private sector use
• Engineers considering the implementation of Magento in their organizations

Format of the Course

• Combination of lectures, discussions, practical exercises, and live demonstrations

Note

• To request a customized training for government or private sector needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government web and Java developers at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to learn how to develop and deploy custom applications on the Liferay platform. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Develop custom portlets and applications using Liferay’s Plugins SDK. - Integrate Java portlets and leverage Liferay's service architecture. - Customize the portal with hooks, themes, and layout templates. - Utilize Liferay Developer Studio for development and deployment. - Apply best practices in Liferay development to ensure efficient and maintainable applications for government use.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for web developers who wish to create a web application using Magento 2. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Master Magento 2 development patterns, design patterns, and methodologies. - Design and customize themes in Magento 2. - Implement customizations to Magento 2 functionality through extensions. This training aligns with best practices for government web applications, ensuring that developers can meet the specific needs of public sector projects.

Magento Commerce is the leading platform for open commerce innovation, facilitating over $50B in gross merchandise volume annually.

Audience

This course is designed for engineers and developers who are tasked with deploying and utilizing Magento 2.1 as an ecommerce solution for government agencies.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend Magento’s architecture and deployment processes
• Execute installation, production environment setup, architectural tasks, and configuration
• Evaluate code quality, conduct debugging, and implement monitoring practices
• Implement advanced features such as elastic search, multiple websites, and logging
• Tailor Magento's webstore to meet specific agency requirements

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Magento Commerce Cloud to design, build, and develop e-commerce websites for government and enterprise-scale businesses in the Cloud. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary development environment to start developing enterprise e-commerce sites using Magento Commerce Cloud. - Understand the infrastructure, technology stack, and services required to host an online store in the Cloud. - Learn how to configure and manage a cloud project in Magento using the Project Web Interface and Command Line Interface (CLI). - Integrate supported services (such as Fastly, New Relic, Blackfire, and Sendgrid) to optimize site performance and features. - Configure and maintain a highly secure platform to eliminate cyber threats and vulnerabilities. - Build, test, and deploy sites to staging and production environments, and perform post-launch checks and maintenance.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Magento to design and build a secure and user-friendly online shopping site for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary development environment to start developing e-commerce sites with Magento. - Understand the architecture, core concepts, modules, and file structure in Magento. - Develop a functional and robust online store by customizing Magento components and modules. - Implement security enhancement practices in Magento to reduce vulnerabilities and potential cyber attacks.

In this instructor-led, live training in [location], participants will learn how to add categories and store products, process purchase orders and manage shipments, execute product promotions, oversee customer and permission management, operate multiple websites and stores, and more. By the end of this training, participants will: - Possess a comprehensive, expert-level understanding of Magento usage and functionality for government applications. - Be capable of independently running and managing multiple websites and stores to meet specific business needs. - Be able to streamline organizational activities by simplifying and minimizing daily administration and maintenance efforts.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at software architects and developers who wish to learn highly-effective techniques for defining the requirements needed to design and develop an e-commerce site using Magento. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the architecture, features, and core functionalities of Magento. - Learn how to create user stories, use cases, and workflows based on real-world scenarios. - Utilize tools and templates available in Magento to gather and define functional requirements. - Define integration and infrastructure requirements for design and development, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are utilized by trainers and educators for developing online courses that integrate methods such as blended learning, distance education, flipped classrooms, and other e-learning strategies in schools, universities, workplaces, and the private sector. This instructor-led training is designed for technical users, including system administrators and course managers, who benefit from a practical, hands-on approach to learning how to implement and deploy an LMS for government and other organizations. By the end of this training, participants will comprehend the architecture, design, and functional principles underlying an LMS. Through live practice and implementation, they will gain the skills necessary to install, configure, manage, optimize, troubleshoot, and deploy an LMS system in their own environment. **Format of the Course:** - Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice **Note:** - This training will utilize Moodle as a sample LMS implementation. - To use a different LMS or customize any other aspect of this training, please contact us to arrange.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are utilized by trainers and educators for developing online courses that incorporate strategies such as blended learning, distance education, flipped classrooms, and other e-learning approaches in educational institutions, universities, workplaces, and the private sector.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to set up and manage courses, organize a course homepage and its layout, arrange and evaluate assignments, provide feedback, run quizzes, track learning progress, facilitate online discussions with learners, use the gradebook and other advanced grading methods, conduct surveys, host workshops, and more.

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

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of an LMS and all its primary features.
• Create, design, add, configure, and manage courses based on their specific needs.
• Add, configure, and manage course resources and activities, including assignments, chat, feedback, forums, lessons, quizzes, SCORM, surveys, workshops, gradebooks, and more.
• Enhance the teaching, interaction, and learning experience for their audience.

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• This training will use Moodle as the LMS for all exercises.
• To use a different LMS or customize any other aspect of this training, please contact us to arrange. This service is tailored to meet specific needs and requirements for government agencies and organizations.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at sysadmins who wish to install, configure, deploy, and maintain an Open edX system for government use.

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

• Install and configure a production-grade Open edX system tailored for government operations.
• Define user roles and permissions in alignment with public sector governance requirements.
• Configure databases and perform maintenance operations to ensure continuous service delivery.
• Secure, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot a live Open edX system to meet government standards.
• Perform administration tasks, including backup, restore, and site migration, to support robust public sector workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to customize and extend an online course based on the Open edX platform for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary development environment to start developing. - Understand the architecture, tools, and development process of Open edX. - Build, test, and deploy new applications and services to enhance an Open edX course. - Integrate existing web, desktop, and mobile applications and content into an Open edX course for government. - Track, monitor, and analyze the activity and performance of an Open edX service or application.

With a market share of 60%, WordPress is the Content Management System (CMS) of choice for many high-profile websites. PHP, a server-side language, powers approximately 82 percent of the web.

In this instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote), participants with little to no previous programming experience will learn how to customize a WordPress website using PHP.

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

• Set up the development tools necessary for quickly starting work with PHP
• Understand and modify various types of PHP files in WordPress
• Grasp PHP syntax, including conditional statements, loops, functions, and more
• Create their own plugin or theme within WordPress
• Debug, deploy, and troubleshoot a WordPress website for government applications

Audience

• Web designers
• Content creators with technical skills
• Business owners with technical skills
• Developers new to PHP

Format of the Course

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

Note

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
• To learn more about WordPress, visit: https://wordpress.org/

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Shopify to design, develop, and manage scalable e-commerce applications for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary development environment to start building Shopify apps. - Understand the features and architecture of the Shopify e-commerce platform. - Gain insight into the fundamentals of e-commerce and how to leverage Shopify for business needs. - Learn to create a Shopify app using Shopify CLI, Polaris, App Bridge, and GraphQL. - Develop REST APIs to extend and scale the functionalities of Shopify apps. - Familiarize themselves with the tools and best practices in developing Shopify apps for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for individuals preparing for Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator roles or related administrative positions who seek to develop practical, job-ready skills in LMS setup and management. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Comprehend the essential responsibilities of an LMS Administrator - Create and manage users, groups, and permissions - Effectively build and organize training content - Generate compliance-ready reports and maintain LMS governance for government This training ensures that participants are well-prepared to support efficient and compliant learning management processes in a public sector environment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at web developers or web content managers who wish to use TinaCMS to create, edit, review, and publish website content in real-time while maintaining control of the code. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the necessary development environment to start using TinaCMS for government. - Create, edit, and customize web pages directly from the web user interface. - Manage the editor by configuring backend APIs within the source code. - Integrate other data sources, workflows, and plugins to enhance functionality.

Veeva Vault is a cloud-based content management platform and suite of applications designed for life sciences organizations.

This instructor-led, live training in Durham (online or onsite) is aimed at end-users who wish to utilize Veeva Vault to enhance the management of life science documents and data for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to manage documents, track product information, and collaborate effectively with other team members.

This course is open to all individuals, but it is particularly suited for those who are interested in creating a website without the need for coding or programming skills. It is designed to empower participants, including those in government roles, to build functional and effective websites using user-friendly tools and platforms.

In this instructor-led, live training in Durham (onsite or remote), participants will enhance their WordPress skills as they learn to set up, customize, and deploy a complex commercial-grade website based on WordPress for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure WordPress locally and in the cloud (single and multi-site). - Build a sophisticated e-commerce website. - Customize an existing website. - Brand a website using custom themes. - Enable booking and membership functionality. - Set up and administer different user roles (editors, admins, etc.). - Create a private or public social network. - Optimize a WordPress website for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). - Backup and restore a WordPress website. - Maintain and troubleshoot a live, production WordPress website for government operations.