{"id":4892,"date":"2019-08-03T12:22:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-03T12:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=4892"},"modified":"2023-03-01T07:18:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T15:18:09","slug":"sites-to-learn-wordpress-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/sites-to-learn-wordpress-development\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Sites to Learn WordPress Development in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WordPress is a fantastic modern tool. It allows creators of all kinds to create attractive site pages without needing to have <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/are-coding-bootcamps-worth-it\/\">software development training<\/a>. WordPress is open source and easy to pick up, which makes it perfect for millions of users. That also makes it a prime source of developer jobs. Nowadays, it\u2019s a fantastic career move to learn WordPress development and become an expert in the field. Supporting and developing WordPress is a lucrative and fulfilling career path.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve put together this guide to help you find the best places where you can learn the ins and outs of advanced WordPress development. In our guide, you\u2019ll find out which free sites can help you train to work with WordPress for a living, and we also give you a rundown on the best paid options for WordPress training on the web today. Before long, WordPress will be your middle name.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-your-wordpress-training-for-free\"><strong>Get Your WordPress Training for Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As my old man always said, \u201cFree is good.\u201d (What a poet that man was.) You already pony up way too much cash for streaming services, gas for your car, and blimp polish, so why should you pay for training if you have a free alternative available? If you can find training that will add&nbsp; a <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-full-stack-developer-portfolio\/\">killer bullet point to your resum\u00e9<\/a> and not have to pay for the privilege, you should give it a try.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you have your choice of several excellent free training options for WordPress development. For instance, you can always start with the horse\u2019s mouth and get your training at the <a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">WordPress.org codex<\/a>. You\u2019ll find great training here, and it won\u2019t cost a thing. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">WPBeginner<\/a> is another excellent free resource and will help you get your WordPress education without harming your wallet. Both options are worth a shot; what do you have to lose?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/photo-1518183214770-9cffbec72538-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Man fanning dollars\" class=\"wp-image-1969\"\/><figcaption>The idea is to hold onto your hard-earned pay, right?<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-in-depth-training-with-a-paid-course\"><strong>Get In-Depth Training with a Paid Course<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is such a popular platform because of how it <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-website-without-coding\/\">empowers novices to build entire web pages<\/a>. Its popularity also means that there are some top-notch <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/online-wordpress-courses\/\">online WordPress courses<\/a> to get you all learned up and ready to tackle the toughest WordPress issues. Paid programs generally offer more detailed and involved education than free options, and you will usually have access to lots more resources, too.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wp101.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">WP101<\/a> for tailor-made teaching approaches and coursework. You\u2019ll have plenty to learn with WP101\u2019s tutorial library, including plugins such as Yoast and JetPack. One of my personal favorites, <a href=\"https:\/\/code.tutsplus.com\/categories\/wordpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">Envato<\/a>, has a fantastic and deep section on WordPress. And, you can\u2019t go wrong with <a href=\"https:\/\/wpsessions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">WPSessions<\/a>, which offers both free and premium content. Any of these options will give you a top-of-the-line WordPress education and prepare you for your new career.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, that\u2019s the long and short of it. WordPress is the go-to for millions of casual bloggers, and it can be the key to a satisfying career. Our guide shows you the best sites to learn WordPress development and gives you a rundown of the top free and paid sites for training. With our help, you\u2019ll be ready to start making bank in WordPress development and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WordPress is a fantastic modern tool. It allows creators of all kinds to create attractive site pages without needing to have software development training. WordPress is open source and easy to pick up, which makes it perfect for millions of users. 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