Drupal Fundamentals Class

This two day course is designed for new and intermediate users of open source software Drupal. Learn to install and configure Drupal core, several contributed modules, and Drupal themes. Learn Drupal best practices and how to find help with your Drupal Site. This course is designed for individuals, organizations, and businesses who are planning or have a Drupal Website.
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Class Outline

Drupal Trainer Laura ScrogginsDrupal Trainer Laura ScrogginsDay Activity
Day 1 Drupal Overview and Best Practices
Modules Overview and Best Practices
Installations Permissions and Configurations
Break-out:Practice Installations and Problem Solving

Day 2 Theme Overview and Best Practices
Installations Layouts and Theme Engines
CSS Style Sheets
Intranets, Extranets, and Project Manager Sites
Break-out Session: Design and Implement a Theme

What's Covered

Drupal Installation
Overview and best practices for installation and configuration of Drupal core. Includes user permissions and roles, site configuration for clean URL, site information and maintainance, input formats, post settings, and content types.

Module Installation and Configurations
Overview and best practices for installation and configuration of these Drupal modules:

  • Audio
  • CCK
  • Embedded Media File
  • Event
  • Image
  • Image Menu
  • Legal
  • Panels
  • Tablemanager
  • Update Status
  • Views
  • Webforms

Creating and Configuring Themes
Introduction to Drupal theming including working with php and css files. We will discuss:

  • Fluid vs Fixed width
  • Sidebars
  • Layouts
  • Header Types
  • Styling Content Areas

What is Required
Required Materials: 
Laptop, PC, Notebook, or other Internet Browsing Device with
Wireless Capabilities
Enrollment

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Cost to Attend: 
$600

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