Drupal CMS Online Training

Course Description

The Drupal CMS course, offered by AddSkill, provides a thorough exploration of Drupal, a versatile content management system. Participants learn essential concepts like content creation, site configuration, theming, and module development. Emphasis is placed on Drupal’s modular architecture for creating customised and scalable websites. Practical exercises ensure hands-on experience, catering to both beginners and experienced developers. By the course’s end, participants, equipped with the skills from AddSkill, can confidently navigate Drupal, customise functionality, and build dynamic web solutions.

Review each module to ensure a solid understanding, and join this course to start building your cms based website development skills today!

 

Module 1: Introduction to Drupal

• Overview of Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Introduction to Drupal and its history
• Key features and advantages of Drupal
• Understanding Drupal’s modular architecture

Module 2: Installing and Configuring Drupal

• System requirements and server setup
• Installing Drupal (manual and automated methods)
• Configuring basic site settings
• Understanding the Drupal administrative interface

Module 3: Content Management in Drupal

• Creating and managing content types
• Working with nodes, fields, and entities
• Using the WYSIWYG editor for content creation
• Managing media (images, videos, files)

Module 4: User Management and Permissions

• Creating user accounts
• Managing user roles and permissions
• Configuring user authentication methods
• Understanding user profiles and permissions

Module 5: Theming in Drupal

• Introduction to Drupal themes
• Installing and customizing themes
• Working with theme settings
• Creating a basic custom theme

Module 6: Extending Functionality with Modules

• Introduction to Drupal modules
• Installing and configuring modules
• Popular Drupal modules for various functionalities
• Creating custom modules (basic concepts)

Module 7: Site Configuration and Customization

• Configuring site information and appearance settings
• Managing menus and navigation
• Configuring site-wide settings and options
• Understanding and using the Configuration Management system

Module 8: Views and Blocks

• Introduction to Views
• Creating and customizing Views
• Using Blocks for page layout and content display
• Advanced Views configuration

Module 9: Drupal Security Best Practices

• Understanding Drupal security concepts
• Configuring secure permissions
• Updating Drupal core and modules
• Implementing SSL and HTTPS

Module 10: Performance Optimization

• Caching strategies in Drupal
• Performance optimization best practices
• Content Delivery Network (CDN) integration
• Monitoring and optimizing site performance

Module 11: Backup and Migration

• Implementing regular backups
• Strategies for data migration and upgrades
• Using backup and migration modules

Module 12: Troubleshooting and Debugging

• Identifying common issues in Drupal
• Using logs and reports for debugging
• Troubleshooting module conflicts
• Utilizing the Drupal community for support

Module 13: Best Practices and Tips

• Drupal coding standards
• Version control integration
• Collaboration and teamwork in Drupal projects
• Staying updated with Drupal news and updates

Module 14: Case Studies and Real-world Projects

• Analyzing real-world Drupal projects
• Discussing successful Drupal implementations
• Hands-on exercises and case study discussions

Module 15: Final Project and Certification

• Participants work on a final Drupal project
• Peer review and feedback
• Certification of completion

Assessment:

• Weekly Assignments: Ongoing evaluations to measure comprehension of theoretical concepts.
• Mid-term Project – Crafting a Drupal-Powered Webpage: Applying Drupal views, content types, modules, and dynamic elements to design a webpage.
• Final Project – Building a Responsive & CMS based Portfolio Website with Drupal