Drupal 8 for Developers Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (available online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to build, extend, and customise websites using Backdrop CMS.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level website administrators who wish to efficiently manage a Backdrop CMS website without needing extensive coding knowledge.

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

• Install, configure, and maintain a Backdrop CMS website.
• Manage content, users, and permissions effectively.
• Customise the website layout and appearance.
• Extend website functionality using modules and themes.
• Perform backups and follow security best practices.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level developers who want to master Drupal 10, with a focus on creating custom modules, applying sound 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 specific 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 powerful open-source content management system used to build and manage dynamic websites and applications.

This instructor-led, live training (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level web administrators, content managers, and developers who wish to learn how to build, manage, and customise websites using Drupal 10.

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

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

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and hands-on practice.
• Real-world implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised version of this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (available online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level participants who want to grasp the fundamentals of Drupal 11 and learn how to build, manage, and customise websites using its powerful 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.
• Customise 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 New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at sys admins 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 users.
• Secure a Drupal 8 website.
• Optimise the performance of a Drupal 8 website.
• Perform scheduled backups.
• Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 8 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.).

This course is designed for those entirely new to Drupal 8. It will guide you through the essentials of running a simple community website with Drupal, covering where to find key features and what to expect as you get started.

This course focuses on Drupal. The Drupal themes workshop empowers web developers to create and customise Drupal themes. While Drupal themes offer significant flexibility, this is only realised when you understand how the theme engines function. You will learn how to interactively modify existing themes and build new ones from the ground up. Additionally, you will cover the fundamentals of the Twig template engine and explore how Drupal 8 integrates with it.

This course has been developed for anyone keen on creating robust applications using Drupal. It explores the "non-technical" side of Drupal, empowering you to build an application without writing any code.

Drupal remains the most reliable and secure content management system (CMS). With the release of Drupal 9, it has become even more powerful for site builders and ambitious developers aiming to build their websites on top of it.

Is the Drupal 9/10 Learning Curve Steep?

The short answer? No. The longer explanation: Drupal becomes increasingly user-friendly with each upgrade, having come a long way since its inception nearly 20 years ago. This latest version is no exception. Drupal 9 harnesses the immense technical power of Drupal while making it far more accessible to everyday users through improved ease of use.

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

• Install and configure Drupal on a local environment (localhost/Apache) and on a live server.
• Understand the core concepts and architecture of Drupal, such as Entities, taxonomies, and Views.
• Apply modern approaches to building robust Drupal sites.
• Develop Drupal 9 themes using starter kits, front-end development (FED) practices, and initiate themes using Gulp.
• Adopt component-based development approaches in Drupal.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for system administrators who want 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 user accounts.
• Secure a Drupal 11 website.
• Optimise the performance of a Drupal 11 website.
• Perform scheduled backups.
• Deploy multiple versions of a Drupal 11 website (multilingual, mobile, etc.).

Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) used to build scalable, secure, and flexible websites and digital experiences. With its powerful content modelling, role-based permissions, and theming capabilities, Drupal is widely used for enterprise websites, government portals, community platforms, and more.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for participants new to Drupal who wish to learn how to administer, manage, and customise Drupal websites effectively.

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

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

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for 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 its key features.
• Create and manage menus to enhance 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.

Explains how to create responsive and adaptive designs using Drupal. Typically, we use the most stable version of Drupal along with Drupal modules.

This course aims to leverage Drupal modules to minimise the amount of CSS or JavaScript code that needs to be written.