Event details
Introduction to Drupal 8 provides a broad introduction to the essential skills necessary when building websites with Drupal; and, is a solid introduction to Drupal 8. During this interactive course, you will build a functioning Drupal website following the steps outlined in class, and in the accompanying guide. The procedures are introduced step by step and then reinforced with practice and challenges. Your instructor will help guide you through the process of establishing this new way of working.
This course serves as a prerequisite to Acquia's Building Websites with Drupal 8 course.
Target Audience:
Newcomers to Drupal. This class will be an overview targeted at those new to Drupal who are looking for a hands-on introduction.
Prerequisites:
An understanding of website building using a Content Management System is helpful.
Experience using and building websites using systems such as Wordpress, Joomla!, or HTML and CSS is helpful.
Course Learning Objectives:
Describe key features and functionality provided by Drupal 8 core
Define Drupal terminology and describe concepts
Explain and summarize how Drupal sites are constructed and themed
Search for and use Modules to extend Drupal's functionality
Articulate the benefits of using Drupal 8 to develop websites
Model content types
Create lists of content and other data
Assemble a website out of individual components
What to bring:
-Laptop computer
-Notepad and pen
-Drupal enthusiasm!
-Morning coffee/continental lunch will be provided.
Additional Information:
The training sessions will be held between 9:30AM to 4:30PM on Thursday, June 23rd. If possible, try and arrive between 9:30 and 9:45, so that we can get any technical issues solved and start the session promptly. If you have any questions about the course you may contact the trainer, Chris Rowe, [email protected].
