What are the best WordPress courses on Coursera?

Popular options include WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide from Packt and Build a Full Website using WordPress and Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business as part of Coursera’s Guided Projects series. These hands-on tutorials walk you through setting up a WordPress site, customizing themes, and managing content—even with no prior experience.

Can I take free Wordpress courses on Coursera?

Yes. You can start learning Wordpress on Coursera for free in two ways: Preview the first module of many Wordpress courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available). Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial. If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in Wordpress, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.

What will I learn in a WordPress course?

You’ll learn how to install WordPress, choose and customize themes, add plugins, manage content, and set up a functional website or blog. Some courses also cover SEO basics, security best practices, and tools for e-commerce or portfolio sites.

Do I need coding skills to use WordPress?

Not at all. WordPress is designed to be user-friendly, and most beginner courses require no coding experience. However, if you want to customize themes or add advanced functionality, some courses offer optional instruction in HTML , CSS , or PHP .

Can learning WordPress help me start a business or freelance career?

Yes. WordPress powers millions of websites and is widely used by bloggers, small businesses, and digital professionals. Learning how to use WordPress on Coursera can help you launch your own site, offer services as a freelancer, or support clients in building an online presence.

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Packt
WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security, Software Installation, User Accounts
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
Build a free website with WordPress
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
2K reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: New
Packt
Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Servers, WordPress, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Content Management Systems, Linux Commands, Nginx, Servers, Web Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Software Installation, Systems Administration, Cloud Hosting, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Web Development, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Skillshare
Modern Frontend Web Development
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, TypeScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Vue.JS, UI Components, Javascript, Maintainability, Scalability, React.js, Angular, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Web Development, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera Project Network
Build a Full Website using WordPress
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.2K reviews
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Blogs, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Editing, Business Writing, Content Creation, User Accounts, E-Commerce, Content Management
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
1.6K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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Coursera Project Network
Créer un site Web gratuit avec WordPress
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Blogs, Content Creation, Content Management, Photo Editing, Business Marketing, Creativity
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
788 reviews
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Meta Front-End Developer
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Build toward a degree
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
23K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera Project Network
Construye un sitio web con Wordpress
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Design and Development
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
225 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free Trial
University of Michigan
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Event-Driven Programming
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
35K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours