Details
This one day self-contained course starts off by taking delegate through practical exercises to learn how to use the inbuilt content management system, the course then progresses to show the delegate how to do some very sophisticated and valuable advanced content management using static blocks and widgets
The primary aim of the course is to give the delegate knowledge to create and manage content on the Magento store. Through the practical exercise the delegate will learn the correct way to manage the content of the site making it easier to manage in the longer term ensuring the correct content can be found when required. The content management module is an important part of the overall management on the Magento online store. The course will show the delegates the simple but effective ways of creating content as well as some of the great functionality that allows for more sophisticated content placement.
Our delegates come away with confidence in their ability to create and manage content within the Magento store.
Courses are a mixture of workshops and practical exercises to ensure the delegates get maximum exposure of the Magento system during our time together. By doing this they will get to know the system really well, safe in the knowledge that they are practicing on a dummy store.
This course is perfect for those who are involved in managing the content within the online Magento store and are new to or unfamiliar with Magento. This is ideal if you have to get your staff up to speed on a new Magento store or if they have just joined the company and need training before being set free on the live store
At a Glance
| Course Duration | 1 Day |
|---|---|
| Start Time | 9.30am |
| End Time | 5.00pm (approx) |
| Who Should Attend | This course is designed for those who are responsible for the managing the content of a Magento store. It is also relevant for delegates who need an overview on the facilities and tools available in a Magento store. This course is ideal for both those new to Magento and experienced staff who need familiarisation with the Magento content management tools before being let loose on a live Magento ecommerce store. |
| Maximum number of Delegates | 12 |
| Takeaway Material | You will be provided with course material that compliments the course and will also serve as a reference after you have completed the training. Comprehensive step by step course material also covers all of the exercises that you participate in. |
| Lunch and Refreshements Provided | Yes |
| Which Edition(s) of Magento Will be Used? | Magento Community Edition (CE) |
Full Breakdown of What is Covered in the Training - Magento End User Training - Content Management
Overview of where content can be managed
- Navigation of the backend of the system
- Difference between the content types
- Overview of reusable content
The content management system (CMS)
- Setting up pages in the correct way
- Using the wysiwyg editor and understanding the elements available
- Using the media centre to store your libary of images that are outside of the catalogue. Methods to help finding images in the future.
- Managing the pages including naming conventions
Using static blocks
- What are static blocks
- Creating a static block
- Using a static block in your content
- Using static blocks in product categories
Using widgets
- What are the different types of widgets
- Using widgets in pages of content
- Using widgets to create product/ category specific content
- Using widgets to embed static and dynamic information on almost any page of your site (including checkout process, registration success etc)
Using Variables and Customer Variables
- Reduce the risk of error and repetition with the use of variables
- Setting up and using the system variables
- Configuring custom variables and where to use them
- Using variables to create managable marketing messages
Deryck Harlick will be your trainer for Magento End User Training - Content Management
Deryck has over 20 years experience in IT and the internet. During this time he has worked with Nestle, BT, Virgin, P&O Princess Cruises, Eaga, The Arts Council, Master Foods, Cadbury as well as many smaller independent online retailers.
Over the last three years Deryck has developed many courses and seminars to help businesses of all sizes get the most from the tools that they have available to them.
His training sessions are typically interactive with engaging exercises for delegates to participate in - after all you learn through practice and not by looking at a PowerPoint presentation.
What our past delegates have said :
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"Exceeded expectations Chris Gregg |
"Really good course. Well led, good ethicTrade Ltd |
"Very friendly, appoachable trainers who went out of their way to help with issues on topics that were not necessarily within the remit of the course" David Pritchett |
"Another really useful and Lynne Morgan |
