Content Management Systems

Catalog description

Internet Content Management Systems provide system administrators, web designers, and content creators an interface for managing online content. This course provides an introduction to these systems (examples of CMS include: WordPress, Drupal, Movable Type and Joomla). Students will determine Content Management System (CMS) features and system requirements, install a CMS from scratch and configure administrative options on the CMS. Administrative functions will include implementation of security and publishing permissions, extension of basic CMS installations through plugins and customization of the CMS through use of design themes for delivery to both traditional and mobile users. Students will use their CMS installation to create and maintain both static and dynamic content throughout the course.