CMS - Content Manager Training Course

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers aiming to master Drupal 10, focusing on custom module creation, development practices, and integrating DevOps processes using Azure.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the core functionalities and new features of Drupal 10.
• Develop custom modules tailored to specific business requirements.
• Implement industry best practices in Drupal development.
• Configure and manage development environments using Azure services.
• Automate deployment and scaling through Azure DevOps tools.

Drupal 10 is a robust open-source content management system designed for constructing and maintaining dynamic websites and applications.

This instructor-led training, available online or on-site, is tailored for beginner to intermediate-level web administrators, content managers, and developers eager to learn how to build, manage, and tailor websites using Drupal 10.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining insight into Drupal’s ecosystem, features, and user interface.
• Constructing and configuring sites using content types, fields, and navigation structures.
• Handling content through taxonomies and media tools.
• Configuring users, roles, permissions, and content workflows.
• Installing and setting up modules, themes, and site settings.
• Implementing fundamental theming and optimization best practices.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Practical implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options for the Course

• To arrange a customized training session for this course, please get in touch with us.

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants 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.
• Deploy and maintain Drupal 11 websites effectively.

Drupal continues to stand out as the most dependable and secure content management system (CMS). With the advent of Drupal 9, it offers even greater power for site builders and ambitious developers aiming to construct their websites upon this robust platform.

Is the Learning Curve for Drupal 9/10 Steep?

The short answer is: No. On a broader scale: Drupal has progressively become more user-friendly with each update, marking significant progress from its inception nearly two decades ago. This latest version is no exception, leveraging Drupal’s immense technical capabilities while enhancing accessibility for regular users through improved usability.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Drupal on both localhost (Apache) and live servers.
• Comprehend core Drupal concepts and architecture, including entities, taxonomies, and views.
• Engage in Drupal site building and adopt modern approaches to developing robust sites.
• Navigate Drupal 9 theme development, including starter kits, front-end development (FED), and theme initialization using Gulp.
• Apply component-based development strategies within Drupal.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at sys admins who wish to set up and manage a Drupal 11 website.

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 users.
• 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 live, instructor-led training in Kenya (online or onsite) targets beginner-level web content managers who aim to update content, manage menus, work with taxonomy, and upload PDFs or images in Drupal.

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

• Navigate the Drupal interface and understand key features.
• Create and manage menus to improve 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 the library website.

Magento is the most widely used Content Management System (CMS) for e-commerce globally. It is trusted by major brands such as Samsung, Lenovo, and Nike, and is also highly favoured by small and medium-sized businesses in the online retail space.
 
This instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, guides participants through Magento's key features, strengths, limitations, and strategic implementation methods for organisations. Real-world case studies are shared to highlight both successful and challenging Magento implementations. Furthermore, the session looks beyond current practices to discuss emerging trends in Magento adoption within the market.

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

• Manage sales, inventory, and customer data using the Magento back-end
• Configure and manage the front-end to deliver a fully customised user experience
• Connect existing systems with a Magento e-commerce solution
• Facilitate integration with partners who already use Magento

Audience

• Managers evaluating e-commerce solutions
• Engineers planning to implement Magento within their organisations

Format of the Course

• A mix of lectures, discussions, practical exercises, and live demonstrations

Note

• To arrange customised training for this course, please get in touch with us.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web and Java developers 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 utilize Liferay's service architecture.
• Customize the portal using hooks, themes, and layout templates.
• Use Liferay Developer Studio for development and deployment.
• Apply best practices in Liferay development for efficient and maintainable applications.

Learning Management System (LMS) platforms are extensively utilized across educational institutions, corporate enterprises, and government bodies to oversee, deliver, and monitor digital training and learning experiences.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for beginners to intermediate-level professionals aiming to acquire certification-level competencies in managing, administering, and optimizing an LMS platform to support their learning and development initiatives.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Setting up and configuring a learning management system tailored to their organization's needs.
• Enrolling users, assigning roles, and administering access permissions.
• Creating, organizing, and monitoring courses and learning pathways.
• Generating reports to track learner progress and performance.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• For those seeking customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (available online or onsite) is designed for training coordinators, instructional designers, and HR administrators who wish to master LMS setup, user and role management, course creation, tracking, reporting, and best practices for certification preparation.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to utilize Magento to design and build a secure and user-friendly online shopping site.

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

• Set up the required 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.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at 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 and its features and benefits.
• Install and configure WordPress on a web server.
• Use plugins, servers, and templates to improve WordPress functionality and performance.
• Create and manage custom post types in WordPress.
• Create WordPress sites at basic, medium, and advanced level.
• Use Elementor to design and customize WordPress sites.
• Implement site map and breadcrumbs for WordPress sites.
• Apply good practices in web and responsive design for WordPress sites.
• Optimize WordPress sites for SEO and Google Analytics.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are utilized by trainers and educators to develop online courses that integrate concepts such as blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom approaches, and other e-learning strategies within schools, 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 and provide feedback, administer quizzes, track learning progress, facilitate online discussions with learners, utilize the gradebook and other advanced grading methods, conduct surveys, host workshops, and more.

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

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of an LMS and all of its main features.
• Create, design, add, configure, and manage courses tailored to their specific needs.
• Add, configure, and manage course resources and activities, including but not limited to assignments, chat, feedback, forums, lessons, quizzes, SCORM, surveys, workshops, gradebooks, etc.
• Enhance the teaching, interaction, and learning experience for their audience.

Format of the course

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

Note

• This training will use Moodle as the LMS for all exercises.
• To use a different LMS or customize any other part of this training, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for developers who want to leverage Shopify to create, develop, and manage scalable, extensible e-commerce applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure the required development environment to begin building Shopify apps.
• Gain insight into the features and architecture of the Shopify e-commerce platform.
• Comprehend e-commerce fundamentals and learn how to establish a business using Shopify.
• Learn the process of creating a Shopify app using Shopify CLI, Polaris, App Bridge, and GraphQL.
• Construct REST APIs to extend and scale the capabilities of Shopify apps.
• Familiarize themselves with the essential tools and best practices for developing Shopify apps.

WordPress Training provides beginners and non-technical professionals with the practical skills needed to build professional websites without writing any code. The course covers the fundamental principles of installing WordPress, managing content through posts, pages, and media, and configuring essential site options. It examines proven strategies for deciding between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, selecting and customizing themes, managing plugins, and optimizing site settings. Participants will gain the confidence to create and maintain their own websites independently.