Course Outline
Introduction to the Drupal 11 Ecosystem
- Comprehensive overview of Drupal and its surrounding technology stack.
- Analysis of new features and enhancements specific to Drupal 11.
- Exploring the Drupal community, resources, and support channels.
Setting Up Drupal 11
- Reviewing system requirements and pre-installation preparation.
- Guided walkthrough of the step-by-step installation procedure.
- Initial configuration of core site settings.
Foundations of Content Management
- Defining content types and configuring associated fields.
- Creating and managing pages, articles, and media assets.
- Leveraging taxonomies for structured content organization.
Theme Customization and Design
- Introduction to the Drupal theming architecture.
- Procedures for installing and adapting themes.
- Managing layout structures using blocks.
Enhancing Functionality with Modules
- Overview of the module and plugin ecosystem.
- Processes for installing and enabling new modules.
- Implementing popular modules to extend site capabilities.
User Administration and Security Protocols
- Configuring user roles and granular permissions.
- Applying security best practices to protect your Drupal site.
- Scheduling regular updates and implementing backup strategies.
Deployment and Lifecycle Maintenance
- Preparing staging environments for production launch.
- Managing configuration sync and data migrations.
- Optimizing performance and resolving common issues.
Wrap-Up and Future Pathways
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of HTML and CSS.
- General familiarity with core content management system (CMS) concepts.
Target Learners
- Web developers and UI/UX designers.
- Content strategists, managers, and editors.
- Professionals aspiring to build and manage websites using the Drupal ecosystem.
Testimonials (5)
The energy the trainer had, the engagement and the willingness to assist when we got stuck
Refiloe Fifi Mupaya
Course - Introduction to Drupal 11
The energy the trainer had, the engagement and the willingness to assist when we got stuck
Refiloe Fifi Mupaya - Vodacom
Course - Introduction to Drupal 11
The activities
Wayne Clements - Vodacom
Course - Introduction to Drupal 11
I realized that Drupal 10 and Drupal 11 are different
Sipho Sibuyane - Vodacom
Course - Introduction to Drupal 11
Very knowledgeable trainer and made the topic interesting
