WordPress Website Building Course for Refugees
This initiative is designed to equip refugees in Malaysia with the skills to build and manage websites using WordPress. This simple, hands-on course provides an opportunity for participants to learn how to create online platforms for personal or business use. By empowering refugees with these skills, we aim to help them generate income, become self-reliant, and contribute positively to the community.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 Weeks (2 sessions per week, 2 hours per session)
- Target Audience: Refugees in Malaysia seeking to learn digital and entrepreneurial skills
- Mode: In-person training at a local center or online sessions (if applicable)
- Instructors: Refugee trainers skilled in WordPress and online business tools
- Languages: English, with basic support for other languages
What You’ll Learn
Introduction to WordPress
- Basics of WordPress and why it’s widely used
- Difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
- Setting up a domain and hosting
Building Your First Website
- Installing and configuring WordPress
- Using themes and plugins
- Customizing site layouts and design
Creating Content
- Writing and organizing pages and blog posts
- Adding images, videos, and multimedia content
- Optimizing content for search engines (SEO basics)
Online Business Essentials
- Setting up an online store using WooCommerce
- Integrating payment gateways
- Managing orders and customers
Maintaining and Growing a Website
- Regular updates and backups
- Analytics: Understanding visitor behavior
- Marketing basics: Email, social media, and more
Aims of the Course
- Empower Refugees: Provide knowledge and practical skills to help refugees start online businesses or offer freelance website-building services
- Support Instructors and Trainees: Refugee trainers will be compensated for their efforts
- Encourage Community Integration: Help refugees contribute positively to the local economy and community
- Promote Self-Reliance: Equip participants with tools to create and grow online platforms independently
How You Can Support
We are seeking individuals and organizations to support this course. Your contributions will:
- Fund course materials, including laptops, internet access, and learning resources
- Compensate refugee trainers and ensure their financial stability
- Cover venue costs or technical expenses for online classes
- Provide stipends or support for refugee trainees
Get Involved
Support this impactful initiative today! Whether through donations, sponsoring a participant, or providing resources, your help makes a difference. Together, we can foster independence, self-reliance, and a better future for refugee communities in Malaysia.