Joomla! Workshop

Build your own personal website

One x 2-hour session   Cost $10
For users of any operating system on a laptop or a desktop.

Overview

This is a basic workshop for anybody who is interested in learning how to create a website using the Joomla! 3.6 platform.

Prerequisites

Participants can bring their own laptop or use one of the Learning Centre computers.

You will need:

• Your own webmail account - (bring the username and remember your password).
• Reasonable computer skills, including accessing the web and email.
• Basic word processing skills - editing, formatting, copy and paste, etc.
• Keenness to learn about website development
• Enjoyment of problem-solving
• Organisational ability

Learning Objectives

You will learn:

• Why Content Management Systems are used.
• How to build a simple personal website using the latest version of Joomla!
  Joomla! is an easy-to-use, flexible and extendable content management system (CMS).
• How to register with Cloudaccess.net at no cost.
  CloudAccess.net offers a comprehensive web hosting and support platform for the Joomla CMS, including free tutorials. 
• Where to find self-learning resources.
• You will also have the opportunity to contribute to a real website (SeniorNet Nelson).