Date: 23 June 2025 - 28 June 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: UDSM Kijitonyama Campus (Former TTCL Staff College), Dar es Salaam.
Cost: TZS 650,000
Course Overview and Objectives
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the skills to build, manage, and develop fully functional, professional websites using Joomla 5x, a leading open-source Content Management System (CMS). The training encompasses the entire process from installation and configuration to content development and search engine optimization (SEO), ensuring your website is optimized for platforms like Google and Bing.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Installation and Configuration: Learn to set up Joomla on various hosting environments, including local servers, and configure it to meet specific website requirements.
- Content Creation and Management: Develop and manage website content effectively using Joomla's intuitive interface, including creating articles, categories, and menus.
- Template Customization: Apply and customize Joomla templates to achieve a professional and responsive website design without the need for extensive coding knowledge.
- Extension Integration: Enhance website functionality by installing and managing Joomla extensions such as modules, plugins, and components.
- SEO Best Practices: Implement SEO strategies within Joomla to improve website visibility and ranking on search engines.
- Website Maintenance and Security: Understand best practices for maintaining website performance, including regular updates, backups, and security measures to protect against potential threats.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals seeking to create and manage their own websites without requiring programming, HTML, or CSS knowledge.
- Current Joomla website owners aiming to enhance their site management skills.
- Professionals looking to migrate static websites to a dynamic Joomla platform.
- Aspiring web developers and designers interested in mastering a versatile CMS.
- Anyone wishing to communicate more effectively with web designers and developers.
Prerequisites:
- A basic understanding of computer operations, including using a mouse, keyboard, and navigating file systems.
- Participants must have access to a laptop or Mac, prepared prior to the course commencement. Detailed setup instructions will be provided upon registration.
Course Methodology:
The training adopts a practical, hands-on approach, with participants engaging in exercises after each module to reinforce learning and build confidence. By the end of the course, attendees will have developed a fully functional website, equipped with the knowledge to manage and update content independently, eliminating the need for ongoing external assistance.
Registration and Inquiries
For more information or to register, contact us at:
- Email:
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Join us for this tailor-made course and take the first step towards mastering Joomla 5x for professional website design and development
The following is the course outline
Training Contents for Beginners: Website Design and Development Using Joomla 5x
Introduction to Joomla 5x
- Overview of Joomla
- What is Joomla and its applications?
- Key features of Joomla 5x.
- Benefits of using Joomla for website design and development.
- Installation and Setup
- System requirements for Joomla 5x.
- Installing Joomla on a local server (XAMPP/WAMP).
- Exploring the Joomla dashboard.
- Basic Workflow
- Understanding Joomla's structure: articles, categories, modules, components, and templates.
- Configuring global settings.
- Managing users and permissions.
Website Design Basics
- Creating and Managing Content
- Creating articles and categories.
- Using the media manager to upload and manage assets.
- Setting up menus and navigation.
- Customizing Templates
- Introduction to Joomla templates.
- Applying and customizing templates.
- Editing the template’s HTML and CSS.
- Adding Functionality with Extensions
- Introduction to Joomla extensions (modules, plugins, components).
- Installing and managing extensions.
- Popular extensions for forms, galleries, and SEO.
Intermediate Techniques
- Building Interactive Features
- Adding contact forms.
- Setting up image galleries and sliders.
- Integrating social media.
- Optimizing for Search Engines (SEO)
- Configuring Joomla’s SEO settings.
- Using metadata and keywords.
- Installing SEO extensions for enhanced optimization.
- Responsive Design
- Understanding responsive design principles.
- Testing and optimizing Joomla websites for mobile devices.
Advanced Topics
- User Management and Access Control
- Creating and managing user groups.
- Setting up permissions and access levels.
- Multilingual Websites
- Enabling multilingual support in Joomla.
- Translating content and menus.
- Managing language switchers.
- Custom Module and Template Development
- Introduction to custom module creation.
- Developing custom templates from scratch.
- Best practices for Joomla development.
Website Deployment and Maintenance
- Testing and Debugging
- Testing website functionality.
- Debugging common Joomla issues.
- Website Deployment
- Migrating from a local server to a live server.
- Configuring hosting and domain settings.
- Maintenance and Security
- Updating Joomla and extensions.
- Backing up and restoring websites.
- Implementing security best practices.
Practice and Project-Based Learning
- Mini Projects
- Create a blog using Joomla.
- Design a portfolio website.
- Build a small business website.
- Final Project
- Develop a fully functional website based on specific requirements.
- Present the final project with peer or instructor feedback.
Resources and Further Learning
- Learning Resources
- Recommended tutorials and online courses.
- Joomla community forums and support.
- Official Joomla documentation.
- Tips for Beginners
- Practice regularly with real-world projects.
- Explore Joomla’s community for inspiration and support.
- Stay updated with the latest Joomla features and extensions.
This structured training program provides beginners with the essential skills to design and develop professional websites using Joomla 5x, empowering them to create impactful and user-friendly web solutions.
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