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WordPress Website Design and Development
Thames College

Level 1 QLS Endorsed Course | Voiceover & Visual Elements Included | Free PDF Certificate | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
39 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
100 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • CPD Accredited PDF Certificate - Free
  • CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate - £8.99
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

WordPress has become the world’s most popular website-building platform, powering over 43% of all websites in 2025. This course focuses on the essential techniques to design and develop websites using WordPress effectively. Learners will explore how to create engaging layouts, design responsive pages, and optimise user experience without requiring complex coding skills. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful plugin system, WordPress enables anyone to build landing pages, blogs, portfolios, or e-commerce sites. The course begins by introducing the WordPress environment and the tools required to start building a website. Students will also learn how to compare various landing page plugins and select the most efficient ones to achieve business goals.

A major part of this course is dedicated to using Thrive Themes—a leading plugin for creating landing and sales pages that convert visitors into customers. Learners will see examples of real landing pages built using Thrive Themes and other popular plugins. These examples help learners identify how professional sites are structured and designed for maximum engagement. By the end of the course, learners will confidently use plugins, create layouts, and develop visually attractive pages that align with brand identity and marketing objectives. Whether you aim to design business websites or improve sales through landing pages, this course provides the foundation to build with precision and creativity. WordPress Website Design and Development is ideal for those who wish to gain the skills needed to create powerful online presences using one of the world’s most accessible platforms.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Build and customise websites using WordPress tools and plugins.

  • Compare and select the best landing page plugins for specific goals.

  • Create visually appealing landing and sales pages using Thrive Themes.

  • Analyse examples of high-performing websites to improve design quality.

  • Manage website design, layout, and optimisation for better user engagement.

Achievement

Certificates

CPD Accredited PDF Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £8.99

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

100 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Description

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction To The Course
  • Comparing Landing Page Plugins
  • Examples Of Landing Pages I've Built
  • Using Thrive Themes for Landing Pages and Sales Pages

Certificate of Achievement

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 119 GBP within UK
  • 129 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you will be eligible for a Free CPD Certificate. You can also get a Printed Hardcopy for only 8.99 GBP.

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Who is this course for?

Those who want to strengthen their professional skills while training for the desired job should take advantage of the training!

Requirements

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is —

  • A smart device with a stable internet connection
  • A keen interest in the topic
  • And being over the age of 16.

Career path

  • WordPress Developer (£25,000 – £45,000)
  • Web Designer (£23,000 – £40,000)
  • Front-End Developer (£28,000 – £50,000)
  • Digital Marketing Assistant (£22,000 – £35,000)
  • SEO Specialist (£25,000 – £45,000)
  • Content Manager (£27,000 – £43,000)
  • Website Administrator (£24,000 – £38,000)
  • Freelance WordPress Consultant (£20–£60/hour)

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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