Introduction to WordPress Training Course
The Introduction to WordPress course is an online, self-enroll, self-paced course on Canvas that will introduce you to WordPress and give you access to a training site so you can become familiar with how the platform works at Georgetown. It’s recommended that all editors take this class, even those with previous WordPress experience.
Here’s how you sign up:
- Log in to Canvas
- “Enroll in Course” -> “Go to the Course” -> “Modules” -> “Introduction to WordPress“.
Accessibility
Web accessibility means that all content on your website should be consumable by every visitor, regardless of ability. Many website visitors use assistive technologies like screen readers, magnifiers, and Braille terminals to browse web content.
Accessibility Guide
Web accessibility is governed by a set of guidelines called Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508. At Georgetown, all websites should be AA-compliant. Please visit the Website Accessibility page on Georgetown’s Accessibility website to learn more about how to make your website accessible.
Training Courses
We have two online web accessibility classes are available to any website editors at Georgetown: Web Accessibility for Content Editors and Siteimprove Accessibility: Leveraging the Accessibility Module. To learn how to access these courses, please visit the Training page on Georgetown’s Accessibility website.
Contact Web Services
If you need additional assistance you can email Web Services at webservices@georgetown.edu. It will open a ticket and a member of the team will reply promptly.
You may also sign up for virtual WordPress Office Hours, which give you the opportunity to address specific questions with a Web Services team member.