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 learn WordPress for free on Coursera?

Yes. Many WordPress-related courses and Guided Projects offer free audit options, which allow you to access video lessons and instructions at no cost. You’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid to earn a certificate or complete graded tasks.

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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University of Washington
Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cloud Hosting, Debugging, Semantic Web, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera Project Network
Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
2K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Create a website with MailChimp
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Design social media content with Piktochart
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Design
5
Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Meta Full-Stack Developer
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, Unit Testing, Javascript, Web Development
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
23K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Meta Web Development Fundamentals
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Servers, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Applications, Programming Principles
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
16K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Desarrollador front-end de Meta
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Responsive Web Design, Design Research, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, User Experience Design, HTML and CSS, Unix Commands, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Design, React.js, Javascript, Interaction Design, Algorithms, Mobile Development, Pseudocode
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
470 reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
مطور Meta لتطبيقات Android
Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Usability Testing, Version Control, Restful API, Kotlin, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Android Jetpack, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Android Development, Pseudocode, React.js
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
مطوّر الواجهة الخلفية من Meta
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Version Control, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), MySQL, GitHub, Unit Testing, Database Management Systems, Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, API Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Desarrollador de Meta de Android
Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Restful API, Design Research, Android Studio, Version Control, Kotlin, User Experience Design, Android Jetpack, Unix Commands, Android Development, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Usability, Mobile Development
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
325 reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
مطور Meta لتطبيقات iOS
Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, React Native, Usability Testing, Version Control, Restful API, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, Core Data (Software), Persona (User Experience), Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Unit Testing, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, React.js
5
Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Packt
Tailwind CSS From Scratch - Learn by Building Projects
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Webpack, Animations, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months