Web Designing and Developments Course Contents

1. Introduction to Web Development

Overview of the web: What is HTML, CSS, and their roles?
Structure of a web page: HTML vs. CSS
Setting up a development environment (code editor, browser tools)

2. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

Basic HTML Structure

Understanding the structure of an HTML document (<!DOCTYPE>, <html>, <head>, <body>)
Creating headings (<h1> - <h6>) and paragraphs (<p>)
Writing links with <a> tag (attributes like href, target)
Adding images using the <img> tag (attributes like src, alt, width, height)

Text Formatting and Lists

Working with text tags (<strong>, <em>, <u>, <code>, <small>)
Creating ordered (<ol>) and unordered lists (<ul>) with list items (<li>)
Defining definitions with <dl>, <dt>, and <dd>

Forms and Input Elements

Creating forms (<form>, <input>, <textarea>, <button>, <select>)
Form attributes (action, method, name)
Handling different types of inputs (text, radio, checkbox, password, etc.)
Form validation techniques

3. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

CSS Basics and Syntax

Understanding CSS syntax (selectors, properties, and values)
Inline vs. internal vs. external CSS
Adding CSS to HTML using <style> tag and linked .css file

Selectors and Specificity

Type selectors (e.g., h1, p)
Class selectors (.classname) and ID selectors (#idname)
Attribute selectors ([attribute])
Descendant, child, and sibling selectors

4. Advanced HTML & CSS Topics

CSS Variables (Custom Properties)

Using variables to store reusable values

Advanced CSS Selectors

Complex selector combinations: child, descendant, sibling selectors
Attribute selectors and pseudo-classes

5. Project Work

Building a simple website: Applying HTML and CSS to create a personal or business website.
Creating a responsive layout: Using Flexbox/Grid and media queries for different devices.

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Module 1: Introduction to PHP

What is PHP?
Setting up a PHP Development Environment
- Installing XAMPP/WAMP
- Configuring a Local Server
- Using PHP with HTML
Writing Your First PHP Script
Basic Syntax and Structure
- Variables and Data Types
- Echo/Print Statements
- Comments in PHP
PHP Tags and Statements

Module 2: Variables and Data Types

Declaring Variables in PHP
Understanding Data Types
- String, Integer, Float, Boolean, Arrays
Type Casting and Type Juggling
Constants in PHP

Module 3: Control Structures

Conditional Statements (if, else, elseif)
Switch Statements
Loops: for, while, do-while
Break and Continue Statements
Working with Arrays in Loops

Module 4: Functions

Defining Functions
Function Parameters and Return Values
Variable Scope: Global vs Local
Built-in PHP Functions
Anonymous Functions and Lambda Functions
Recursion in Functions

Module 5: Working with Forms

HTML Forms and Form Methods (GET and POST)
Handling Form Data with PHP
Form Validation
Sanitizing and Validating User Input
File Uploads in PHP

Module 6: Arrays and Superglobals

Indexed Arrays, Associative Arrays, and Multidimensional Arrays
Array Functions (sort, merge, push, pop, etc.)
Superglobal Variables
- $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, $_SESSION, $_FILES, $_COOKIE, $_SERVER

Module 7: Working with Strings and Regular Expressions

String Functions (strlen, substr, strpos, etc.)
String Manipulation Techniques
Regular Expressions in PHP
- Syntax and Patterns
- Using preg_match(), preg_replace()

Module 8: PHP and Databases

Introduction to MySQL and Databases
Connecting to a MySQL Database with PHP
Performing Basic CRUD Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
Using PDO (PHP Data Objects) for Database Access
Preventing SQL Injection

Module 9: PHP Sessions and Cookies

Introduction to Sessions
- Starting and Destroying Sessions
- Storing Data in Sessions
Using Cookies
- Setting and Retrieving Cookies
- Expiry Time of Cookies

Module 10: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP

Understanding Classes and Objects
Properties and Methods
Constructor and Destructor Methods
Access Modifiers (public, private, protected)
Inheritance and Polymorphism
Static Methods and Properties
Interfaces and Abstract Classes

Module 11: Error Handling and Debugging

Error Types in PHP (Notices, Warnings, Fatal Errors)
Using try-catch Blocks for Exception Handling
Logging Errors
Displaying Errors in Development vs Production
Debugging PHP Code

Module 12: PHP Security Best Practices

Securing User Input (XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection)
Password Hashing and Verification
File and Directory Permissions
Preventing Session Hijacking
HTTPS and Secure Coding Practices

Module 13: PHP Frameworks (Optional Advanced Section)

Introduction to MVC Architecture
Overview of Popular PHP Frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter)
Routing, Controllers, and Views in MVC
Database Migration and ORM (Eloquent in Laravel)
Building a Simple App with a PHP Framework

Module 14: Conclusion & Project

Final Project Overview (Building a Complete Web Application)
Best Practices in PHP Development
Optimization Tips
Deployment Strategies
Course Wrap-Up and Final Q&A

Module 1: Advanced WordPress Theme Development

Introduction to Theme Development

WordPress Theme Architecture
Template Hierarchy: How WordPress Loads Templates
Understanding functions.php, style.css, and other key files

Creating a Custom WordPress Theme from Scratch

Building a Basic Theme (Header, Footer, Sidebar, etc.)
WordPress Loop and Template Tags
Enqueuing Styles and Scripts
Creating Custom Template Files (Single Post, Archive, 404, etc.)

Theme Customization and Enhancements

Adding Theme Options with Customizer API
Implementing Theme Support (Post Thumbnails, Custom Backgrounds, etc.)
Advanced Menu Management and Custom Walker Class

Advanced CSS and JavaScript for Themes

Responsive Web Design with Media Queries
CSS Flexbox and Grid Layouts
Enabling JavaScript Interactivity with jQuery

Module 2: Advanced WordPress Plugin Development

Introduction to Plugin Development

Understanding WordPress Plugin Architecture
Anatomy of a WordPress Plugin (Main Plugin File, Hooks, Filters)
Writing Your First Plugin

Building Custom Functionality with Plugins

Creating Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
Handling Custom Fields with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Writing Shortcodes and Widgets

WordPress Plugin Security Best Practices

Sanitizing and Validating User Input
Preventing SQL Injection and XSS Attacks
Managing Permissions and User Roles

Plugin Optimization and Debugging

Using WP_DEBUG for Troubleshooting
Efficient Database Queries
Minimizing Plugin Bloat

Module 3: Advanced Customization with WordPress Hooks and APIs

WordPress Actions and Filters (Hooks)

Using Actions and Filters for Customization
Writing Custom Functions for Hooks
Prioritizing Hook Execution with Priority Arguments

The WordPress REST API

Introduction to the REST API
Creating and Consuming REST API Endpoints
Building Custom APIs for External Applications

Advanced WordPress Querying

Using WP_Query for Custom Queries
Creating Custom Loops for Custom Post Types
Querying Custom Taxonomies and Metadata

Using WP CLI for Advanced WordPress Management

Introduction to WP CLI
Automating WordPress Tasks via Command Line
Managing Databases and Users with WP CLI

Module 4: Advanced WordPress Security

Securing WordPress Core Files and Directories

Hardening the WordPress Admin Area
Changing WordPress Default URL (Login, Admin, etc.)
Restricting Access to Sensitive Files (wp-config.php, .htaccess)

Advanced User and Permission Management

Implementing Custom User Roles and Capabilities
Multi-Factor Authentication and Two-Step Verification
Securing User Registration and Login

Advanced Security Plugins and Strategies

Configuring and Using Wordfence or Sucuri for Site Protection
Blocking IPs and Geolocation-based Access Control

WordPress Security Audits and Monitoring

Dealing with Hacked WordPress Sites
Identifying Signs of Compromise
Restoring WordPress from Backup
Cleaning and Securing a Hacked WordPress Site

Module 5: Performance Optimization

Understanding Website Speed and Performance

Importance of Load Time and Core Web Vitals
Measuring Site Speed with Tools (Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix)

Performance Bottlenecks in WordPress

Optimizing WordPress for Speed
Enabling Caching with WP Super Cache/W3 Total Cache
Leveraging Browser Caching and CDN Integration (Cloudflare)
Image Optimization Techniques (Lazy Loading, Compression)

Database Optimization

Cleaning Up WordPress Databases
Using WP-Optimize or Manual Methods
Reducing Database Queries and Improving Response Time

Hosting and Server-Level Optimization

Choosing the Right Hosting for WordPress
Configuring PHP and MySQL for Better Performance
Using Server-Side Caching (Varnish, Redis)

Module 6: Advanced WordPress SEO and Marketing

Advanced SEO Techniques

Implementing Structured Data and Schema Markup
Creating XML Sitemaps and Optimizing for Search Engines
Advanced SEO Techniques with Yoast or RankMath
Optimizing for Local SEO (NAP, Google My Business)

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

A/B Testing and Multivariate Testing
Using Heatmaps (Hotjar, Crazy Egg) for UX Insights
Improving Site Speed and UX for Better Conversions

Email Marketing and Lead Generation

Setting Up Lead Capture Forms with Plugins (Mailchimp, OptinMonster)
Integrating WordPress with Email Marketing Tools
Creating Custom Landing Pages for Marketing Campaigns

Module 7: Multisite Networks and Advanced Site Management

Introduction to WordPress Multisite

What is WordPress Multisite and When to Use It
Setting Up a WordPress Multisite Network
Managing Multiple Sites from a Single Dashboard
Configuring Domain Mapping and Subdirectories

Advanced Site Management

Managing Users Across Multiple Sites
Plugin and Theme Management in Multisite
Migrating and Cloning WordPress Multisite Sites

Handling Large Scale WordPress Sites

Optimizing for High Traffic WordPress Websites
Load Balancing, Distributed Hosting, and Scalability
Using ElasticSearch for Enhanced Search Performance

Module 8: WordPress E-Commerce with WooCommerce

Building Advanced WooCommerce Stores

Customizing Product Pages with Custom Fields and Templates
Creating Subscription-Based Products and Services
Building Custom Checkout Pages

Advanced WooCommerce Features

Product Variations and Advanced Pricing Models
Custom Shipping Calculators and Payment Gateways
Integrating with Third-Party APIs for Shipping, Payments, and Inventory

WooCommerce Performance Optimization

Improving WooCommerce Speed and Load Time
Caching WooCommerce Pages
Managing High Traffic E-Commerce Sites

Module 9: WordPress Migration and Backup Solutions

WordPress Site Migration

Using Plugins (All-in-One WP Migration, Duplicator)
Manual Migration (Moving a Site to a New Server)
Handling Domain and URL Changes During Migration

Automated Backups and Disaster Recovery

Setting Up Automatic Backups (UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy)
Creating Redundant Backup Systems (Offsite Backups, Cloud Storage)
Recovery Strategies for WordPress Site Downtime

Module 10: WordPress Development Workflow and Best Practices

Setting Up a WordPress Development Environment

Version Control with Git (GitHub, Bitbucket)
Local Development with Docker or Vagrant
Debugging and Profiling WordPress Code

Best Practices for WordPress Development

Following WordPress Coding Standards
Writing Clean, Modular, and Reusable Code
Documenting Code and Maintaining a Development Workflow

Deploying WordPress Websites

Deploying Sites from Local to Live Server
Using FTP/SFTP or SSH for Deployment
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for WordPress

Module 11: Final Project: Building a Complex WordPress Website

Project Overview

Students Will Build a Full-Featured WordPress Website
Incorporating Custom Theme Development, Plugins, and Advanced Features
Using Best Practices for Performance, Security, and SEO

Final Presentation and Code Review

Reviewing and Presenting the Final Projects
Code Walkthrough and Feedback
Next Steps for Career and Further Learning in WordPress Development

Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript

What is JavaScript?
- History and Evolution of JavaScript
- Role of JavaScript in Web Development (Client-Side vs Server-Side)
Setting Up Your Development Environment
- Text Editors (VS Code, Sublime Text)
- Browser Developer Tools and Console
- Online IDEs and Playgrounds (JSFiddle, CodePen)
Basic Syntax and Structure
- JavaScript Syntax: Statements, Expressions, and Semicolons
- Writing Your First JavaScript Code
- Variables and Constants (var, let, const)

Module 2: Data Types and Variables

Primitive Data Types
- Strings, Numbers, Booleans, null, undefined, Symbols
- Type Conversion (Implicit and Explicit Conversion)
Variables and Constants
- var, let, and const – Scope and Hoisting
- Declaring and Initializing Variables
Working with Data Types
- Type Checking and typeof
- Operations on Data Types (Arithmetic, Concatenation, Comparison)

Module 3: Operators and Expressions

Arithmetic Operators
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Modulus
Comparison Operators
- Equal to (==), Strict Equal to (===), Not Equal to (!=, !==)
- Greater than, Less than, Greater than or equal to, Less than or equal to
Logical Operators
- AND (&&), OR (||), NOT (!)
Assignment Operators
- =, +=, -=, *=, /=, %=
Ternary Operator
- Conditional Expressions (condition ? true : false)

Module 4: Control Flow (Conditionals and Loops)

Conditional Statements
- if, else if, else
- switch Statements
- Conditional (Ternary) Operator

Module 1: Introduction to Freelancing

What is freelancing?
Benefits and challenges of freelancing
Common freelancing fields and industries
Overview of freelancing platforms (Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, Toptal, etc.)
Setting realistic expectations

Module 2: Identifying Your Skills & Niche

Assessing your skills and strengths
Choosing a profitable niche
Developing in-demand skills
Tools and software for freelancers

Module 3: Creating a Strong Freelance Profile

Crafting a compelling profile
Writing an effective bio and summary
Selecting the right portfolio samples
Setting your pricing strategy
Optimizing your profile for visibility

Module 4: Finding & Winning Clients

How to search for freelance jobs
Writing proposals that stand out
Effective communication with clients
Negotiation skills and pricing strategies
Red flags to watch out for

Module 5: Delivering Quality Work & Client Management

Managing client expectations
Handling feedback and revisions
Meeting deadlines and managing workload
Building long-term client relationships
Dealing with difficult clients

Module 6: Financial Management for Freelancers

Setting rates and pricing models
Invoicing and payment methods
Tracking income and expenses
Tax considerations for freelancers
Managing finances for stability

Module 7: Productivity & Time Management

Creating a productive workspace
Time management strategies
Avoiding procrastination and burnout
Balancing multiple projects effectively
Using project management tools (Trello, Asana, etc.)

Module 8: Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer

Personal branding strategies
Building a professional website/portfolio
Leveraging social media for freelancing
Networking and collaboration opportunities
Content marketing and blogging for exposure

Module 9: Expanding & Scaling Your Freelance Business

Transitioning from freelancer to agency
Outsourcing and hiring team members
Increasing rates and service offerings
Diversifying income streams
Creating passive income as a freelancer

Module 10: Legal & Ethical Aspects of Freelancing

Contracts and agreements
Intellectual property rights
Handling disputes and conflicts
Ethical freelancing practices
Protecting yourself from scams

Final Project & Certification

Completing a real-world freelance project
Reviewing and refining skills
Receiving feedback and certification

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