Event details
Introductory Drupal Course Bundle: Ready, Set, Drupal 8 (FREE) on March 17th, Introduction to Drupal 8 on March 22nd and Building Websites with Drupal 8 on March 23rd. Register for all 3 courses to receive 15% off, use code INTROBUNDLE15.
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 breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Additional Information:
If possible, try to arrive a half-hour or so early so that we can get any technical issues solved and start the session promptly. Thank you!
