Backdrop CMS for Administrators Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to build, extend, and customize websites using Backdrop CMS.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Backdrop CMS.
• Develop and customize themes.
• Build custom modules to extend functionality.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services.
• Manage databases and optimize performance.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level developers who wish to master Drupal 10, focusing on custom module creation, development practices, and integrating DevOps processes using Azure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functionalities and new features of Drupal 10.
• Develop custom modules tailored to business needs.
• Implement best practices in Drupal development.
• Configure and manage development environments using Azure services.
• Automate deployment and scaling using Azure DevOps tools.

Drupal 10 is a robust open-source content management system designed for constructing and managing dynamic websites and applications.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) caters to beginner to intermediate web administrators, content managers, and developers eager to learn how to build, manage, and customise websites using Drupal 10.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp Drupal’s ecosystem, features, and user interface.
• Build and configure sites using content types, fields, and navigation.
• Manage content via taxonomies and media tools.
• Set up users, roles, permissions, and content workflows.
• Install and configure modules, themes, and site settings.
• Apply basic theming and optimisation best practices.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Ample exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for participants with beginner-level experience who wish to grasp the fundamentals of Drupal 11 and acquire the skills to build, manage, and customize websites leveraging its capabilities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal 11 on local or cloud environments.
• Create and manage content via the Drupal interface.
• Customize website aesthetics using themes.
• Expand website functionality through modules and plugins.
• Gain an understanding of user roles, permissions, and essential site security practices.
• Effectively deploy and maintain Drupal 11 websites.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is aimed at system administrators who wish to set up and manage a Drupal 8 website.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal 8.
• Deploy, test, and monitor a Drupal 8 website.
• Set up and manage user accounts.
• Secure a Drupal 8 website.
• Optimize the performance of a Drupal 8 website.
• Perform scheduled backups.
• Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 8 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.).

Drupal continues to be the most dependable and secure content management system. With the release of Drupal 9, it offers even greater power for site builders and ambitious developers who wish to construct their websites on this robust platform.

Is the Learning Curve for Drupal 9/10 Steep?

The short answer? No. The longer explanation: Drupal has become increasingly user-friendly with every upgrade, marking significant progress since its inception nearly 20 years ago—and this latest version is no exception. Drupal 9 harnesses the tremendous technical strength of the platform while making it more accessible to everyday users through enhanced usability.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal on both localhost/Apache environments and live servers.
• Grasp core concepts and architecture, such as entities, taxonomies, and views.
• Perform site building in Drupal and adopt modern approaches for constructing robust websites.
• Develop themes in Drupal 9, including starter kits, front-end development (FED), and theme initialization using Gulp.
• Apply component-based development approaches within Drupal.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for system administrators who wish to set up and manage a Drupal 11 website.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Drupal 11.
• Deploy, test and monitor a Drupal 11 website.
• Set up and manage users.
• Secure a Drupal 11 website.
• Optimize the performance of a Drupal 11 website.
• Perform scheduled backups.
• Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 11 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.).

Drupal is a widely used open source content management system (CMS) designed for building scalable, secure, and flexible websites and digital experiences. Leveraging its robust content modeling, role-based permissions, and theming capabilities, Drupal is the platform of choice for enterprise websites, government portals, community platforms, and more.

This instructor-led, live training, available online or onsite, is designed for participants who are new to Drupal and wish to acquire the skills needed to administer, manage, and customize Drupal websites effectively.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install, configure, and navigate a Drupal site.
• Manage users, roles, and permissions.
• Create and organize content using content types, fields, and taxonomies.
• Apply and customize themes using modern front-end tools.
• Maintain, secure, and extend Drupal websites by implementing modules and best practices.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and practice.
• Practical implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) targets beginner-level web content managers who wish to update content, manage menus, work with taxonomy, and upload PDFs or images in Drupal.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Drupal interface and understand key features.
• Create and manage menus to improve site navigation.
• Use taxonomy to categorise and organise content effectively.
• Upload and manage PDFs, images, and other media files.
• Edit and publish basic content pages for the library website.

This course has been designed for developers, architects, and project managers keen on building applications with the Drupal 11 platform.

Participants will gain insights into overriding existing functionalities and crafting modules ready for deployment.

This course focuses on Drupal. The Drupal themes workshop empowers web developers to build and adjust Drupal Themes. Although Drupal Themes offer considerable flexibility, this is only achievable when you grasp how the theme engines function. You will learn how to modify existing themes interactively and develop new ones from the ground up. Additionally, you will cover the fundamentals of the Twig template engine and understand its relationship with Drupal 11.