Learning WordPress development doesn’t have to cost a thing. At WPShout, we’ve created a library of in-depth WordPress development courses you can take completely free. Whether you’re starting from scratch or filling in gaps in your knowledge, these courses give you the skills and confidence to build, customize, and manage WordPress sites the right way.
All our free courses are designed with the same care and clarity as our premium training – clear explanations, practical examples, and a logical progression that makes learning enjoyable instead of overwhelming.
Beginner WordPress Development
Learn WordPress development from the ground up.
Our flagship free course walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of classic WordPress development. You’ll finish with a rock-solid understanding of how WordPress works under the hood and the ability to start building your own themes and customizing existing ones.
Perfect for: Beginners or anyone who wants a solid WordPress foundation.
PHP for WordPress Development
Your first step into coding for WordPress.
If you want to develop for WordPress, you’ll need to know PHP. This course teaches PHP from the very beginning, with examples tailored for WordPress developers. You’ll learn syntax, variables, loops, functions, and other key concepts so you can confidently read, write, and modify PHP in a WordPress context.
Perfect for: Absolute beginners to coding or those who can read PHP but want a firmer grasp.
Command Line and WP-CLI
Speed up your WordPress workflow.
The command line isn’t just for advanced developers. It’s a huge time-saver once you know how to use it. This course introduces you to the basics of working in a terminal, then dives into WP-CLI, WordPress’s official command line tool. You’ll learn to install plugins, update WordPress, generate content, and more, all without touching the dashboard.
Perfect for: Developers and site managers who want to work faster and more efficiently.
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Master Modern WordPress Development
Learn to build high-value block themes and plugins with AI and automation in this professioanl WordPress development course. By the end, you’ll master block themes and plugins, leverage AI assistance, implement automated testing, optimize for scale, and confidently deploy professional WordPress solutions.
Join Modern WordPress Fast Track today!
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Why Learn with WPShout?
- Clear, beginner-friendly explanations without talking down to you.
- Practical, real-world examples you can use immediately.
- No fluff. Just the concepts and skills you actually need.
- Self-paced learning Start anytime and learn on your schedule.
💡 Next step: Pick a course and dive in. All our courses are 100% free, and you can take them in any order.
🤷 Where to start? If you’re brand new to development, we recommend starting with PHP for WordPress Development and then moving on to Beginner WordPress Development.
