Drupal Training in Gaia

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

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets beginner to intermediate web administrators, content managers, and developers looking to acquire the skills needed 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.
• Construct and configure sites using content types, fields, and navigation.
• Manage content effectively with taxonomies and media tools.
• Configure users, roles, permissions, and content workflows.
• Install and configure modules, themes, and site settings.
• Implement basic theming and optimization best practices.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (online or onsite) targets beginner-level web content managers wishing 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 categorize and organize content effectively.
• Upload and manage PDFs, images, and other media files.
• Edit and publish basic content pages for the library website.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants who wish to understand the fundamentals of Drupal 11 and learn how to build, manage, and customise websites using its features.

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

• Install and configure Drupal 11 on local or cloud environments.
• Create and manage content using the Drupal interface.
• Customize the appearance of websites with themes.
• Extend website functionality with modules and plugins.
• Understand user roles, permissions, and site security basics.
• Deploy and maintain Drupal 11 websites effectively.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at 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.).

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at 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 continues to be the most dependable and secure content management system (CMS). With the launch of Drupal 9, it offers even greater power for site builders and ambitious developers aiming to construct their websites upon this robust platform.

Is the Learning Curve for Drupal 9/10 Steep?

The brief answer is no. The detailed explanation: Drupal becomes increasingly user-friendly with each update, marking significant progress since its inception nearly two decades ago—and this latest version is no exception. Drupal 9 harnesses the substantial technical capability of the system while making it more accessible to everyday users through enhanced usability.

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

• Install and configure Drupal on both local Apache servers and live production environments.
• Grasp core Drupal concepts and architecture, such as entities, taxonomies, and views.
• Execute Drupal site building using modern approaches to develop robust websites.
• Perform Drupal 9 theme development, utilize starter kits, implement Front-End Development (FED) techniques, and initiate themes using Gulp.
• Apply component-based development strategies within Drupal.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.