Advanced WordPress Mastery Course

Build, Optimise & Secure WordPress Sites Like a Pro

Take your WordPress skills to the next level with our Advanced WordPress Mastery Course.
Whether you’re managing your own websites or building them for clients, this course gives you the practical tools and in-depth knowledge to design, optimise, secure, and grow powerful WordPress sites that perform flawlessly.

Course Overview

This step-by-step training is designed for those who already understand the basics of WordPress and are ready to level up.
You’ll discover professional-grade techniques to speed up performance, customise themes, enhance SEO, add eCommerce functionality, and protect your sites from online threats.

Course Programme

MODULE 1 – Page Speed Optimisation

• Why Website Speed Matters

• Speed Testing Tools & Performance Analysis

• Web Page Performance Testing

• Image Optimisation (Part 1 & 2)

• Web & Browser Caching (Part 1 & 2)

• Fixing Common Performance Issues

• Minification Techniques & More

MODULE 2 – Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

• Understanding SEO Fundamentals

• Keyword Research & Strategic Tools

• Latent Semantic Indexing (LSI) Explained

• SEO Plugins for WordPress

• Plugin Configuration Best Practices

• Webmaster Tools Setup

• Sitemaps & Ongoing SEO Maintenance

MODULE 3 – Theme Customisation

• Creating and Using Child Themes

• Pre-Customisation Checklist

• Adding Personalised Greetings

• Using Shortcodes for Dynamic Actions

• Rebranding Techniques

• Full Theme Customisation Walkthrough

MODULE 4 – eCommerce with WordPress

• Understanding eCommerce Foundations

• Pre-Setup Essentials

• WooCommerce Installation (Parts 1, 2 & 3)

• WooCommerce Settings & Optimisation

• Introduction to Dropshipping

• Choosing the Right eCommerce Themes

• Product Ideas & Mockups

• Test Purchases & Store Functionality

MODULE 5 – Powerful Plugins

• Must-Have Plugins for Added Functionality

• Visual Editor for Widgets

• Widget Options & Layout Control

• Grid Shortcodes

• Notification Bars & Calls to Action

• Free Akismet Alternative

• WP Activity Logs & User Role Customisation

• Plugin Directory Checker

• Data Export & Import Tools

MODULE 6 – Advanced Website Security

• Hiding Usernames from Hackers

• Changing Database Prefix (Methods 1 & 2)

• Updating Security Keys

• Securing the WP-Config File

• Customising Login Error Messages

• Preventing Brute-Force Attacks (3 Methods)

• Removing WordPress Version Numbers

• Allowing Secure Collaboration

MODULE 7 – Hacked Site Recovery

• Identifying if Your Site Has Been Compromised

• Using Tools to Check for Malware or Infiltration

• Step-by-Step Hacked Site Clean-Up

• Informing Google Once Your Site is Clean

• What to Do Next After Recovery

MODULE 8 – Traffic Generation

• Understanding Traffic Sources

• Creating Effective Newsletter Sign-Up Forms

• Setting Up Google Analytics

• Driving Traffic through Articles & Blog Posts

• Slideshare Marketing for Extra Reach

• Video Marketing (Parts 1 & 2)

• PDF Submission for Backlinks (Parts 1 & 2)

• Social Media Traffic Strategies

• Guest Blogging for Authority (Parts 1–4)

Why Take This Course?

Our Advanced WordPress Mastery Course will show you how to manage and customise websites like a professional.
You’ll learn how to build fast, secure, and high-converting sites that attract traffic and sales — whether for yourself or paying clients.

From performance tuning and SEO to eCommerce setup and cybersecurity, this comprehensive course equips you with everything needed to manage WordPress at an expert level.

Who Is This Course For?

• Web designers and developers ready to expand their WordPress expertise

• Freelancers or agencies maintaining WordPress sites for clients

• Entrepreneurs looking to build and monetise websites efficiently

⚠️ Note: This course is designed for intermediate or advanced users.
If you’re brand new to WordPress, we recommend starting with our Beginner WordPress Course before progressing to this level.