Course Overview
CMS and Site Management teaches students how to administer, maintain, organize, and operate websites through content management systems and related publishing platforms. Learners develop practical competency in content workflows, site structure management, theme configuration, plugin ecosystems, permissions, maintenance operations, and platform governance.
CMS and Site Management Topics
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What Is a CMS?
Introduction to content management systems and how they simplify website publishing, editing, and administration.
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Content Publishing Workflows
Instruction in drafting, reviewing, approving, publishing, and maintaining website content through CMS workflows.
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Themes, Layouts, and Templates
Practical guidance on configuring and managing presentation layers, reusable templates, and site appearance systems.
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Plugins, Modules, and Extensions
Training in extending CMS functionality through modular add-ons, plugins, and extension ecosystems.
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Roles, Permissions, and Governance
Instruction in user-role systems, permissions models, editorial governance, and administrative control structures.
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Maintenance, Updates, and Security
Guidance on maintaining CMS health through updates, backups, patching, security hardening, and operational monitoring.
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CMS Best Practices
Best practices for sustainable, scalable, and maintainable CMS-driven website administration and publishing.