Free WordPress block editor training

Learn how to create block-tastic content

Chances are you’ve heard about the new WordPress editor: the block editor. This new block editor brings a completely different approach to creating content in the form of blocks. In this free Block editor course, you’ll learn exactly how to use these blocks to their fullest potential. Using practical screencasts and assignments, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a well-designed blog post with the block editor. Furthermore, you’ll hear what’s projected for the future of project Gutenberg – the project the block editor is part of – so you’ll be prepared for the incredibly exciting developments in the WordPress world.

After this free training…

• you’ll know what the block editor is and why you should be using it;
• you’ll be able to use the block editor – you’ll know how to add, move, group, transform, reuse and edit blocks;
• you’ll be able to publish a post using the block editor;
• you’ll know how to add more blocks – and thus functionalities – to the block editor;
• you’ll know what you should pay attention to when transitioning from the classic editor;
• you’ll know everything about the future of the block editor – or project Gutenberg, like the goal of the project and the plans that have been announced.

How is the course set up?

The Block editor training is a hands-on and practical training course that consists of three modules. 

In the first module, you’ll learn what the block editor is, why it was created, and why you should be using it.

Then, in the second module, you’ll learn how to use the block editor: how to add, move, transform, group, reuse, and edit blocks. What’s more, you’ll learn how to publish a post using the block editor and how to add more blocks – and thus: functionalities – to the block editor.

In the third and final module, you’ll learn how to switch from the classic editor to the new block editor and what you should pay attention to when transitioning. You’ll also learn everything about the future of the block editor – or project Gutenberg, like the goal of the project and the plans that have been announced.

What’s included in this free Block editor training?

You get unlimited access to all of this course content, for free:

• 2 hours of instructional videos, sliced into 16 bite-sized clips
• PDF files so you can easily check the tips again while working on your website
• quizzes and practical assignments to train what you’ve learned
• a cheat sheet with block editor vocabulary

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Who teaches this training?

All content for this course is created by the SEO and WordPress experts at Yoast:

• they’re the creators of the #1 SEO plugin for WordPress worldwide;
• combined, they have over a 100 years of WordPress experience;
• companies such as Facebook, eBay, and The Guardian rely on Yoast for their SEO strategies.

Show off your Block editor skills

Once you’ve finished the training, you’ll get a Yoast certificate and a badge you can display on your website. The badge only appears when you’ve actually completed the course, so not just anyone can use it. Add the certificate to your resume, your LinkedIn profile or use it to get that raise you deserve.