Start a blog that could lead to a new career

You have something to say. Now learn the skills you need to create a blog, attract readers, and explore a new career with Blogging with WordPress, a online course introducing you to the web’s most popular blogging platform.

Flexible, online courses and career training programs at University of the Potomac provide opportunities for quick entry in new careers. In just five weeks, students will learn how to launch a WordPress blog, write for the web, and build a plan to manage their new blogs even after course completion.

Blogging with WordPress is the perfect introduction into blogging for a variety of users. This course is beneficial for military spouses looking for flexible career options, writers hoping to share content with new audiences, and business owners wanting to market their products and services online.

Students will gain hands-on experience in blog management, including:

• How to install and configure a WordPress blog
• How to write and publish blog entries
• Page settings and links
• Managing comments
• Managing accounts and access to the blog
• Strategies for increasing traffic
• Creating themes and installing plug-ins
• Content management strategies

Blogging with WordPress is just one of dozens of programming and web application courses offered at The Potomac Workforce Training & Development Center. New Education-2-Employment programs are designed to help you grow your career, start a new career, or change to your next career. High-tech, hands-on training is available in web design, programing, information technology, and more.

Training Assessment Managers are standing by to help you chose the program that’s just right for you. These professionals provide personalized assistance with enrollment in continuing education and career development classes. Contact a Training Assessment Manager at 1-844-­235-­9108 or email [email protected].

For more information about The Potomac Workforce Training & Development Center, visit https://potomac.theknowledgebase.org. Learn more about scholarships for military spouses with the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Initiative. Visit our MyCAA portal online at https://potomacms.theknowledgebase.org/MyCAA.