Websites for Young Entrepreneurs

Instructor:  Carmen Vermillion

With over 11 years of professional experience in the field of web design and development, I have established myself as a seasoned expert in WordPress design and development. As the founder and owner of my own web design agency, I have had the privilege of working with high-profile clients such as Gerber Baby and Fox Networks Group, as well as collaborating with some of the largest and most reputable local web design agencies in town.
My journey into web design was preceded by a diverse background in advertising and education, where I honed my skills in creativity, communication, and project management. Prior to my web design career, I worked as a preschool teacher, which instilled in me the importance of patience, clarity, and effective teaching methodologies—skills that I now apply to my work in web design and development education.
Apart from managing my web design agency, I also own another small business and homeschool my three children, currently in grades 7th, 5th, and 3rd.
Throughout my career, I have been passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with others. I am excited to bring this passion to my WordPress Website Development course, where I aim to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to build, design, and maintain professional-quality websites. 

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Whether you’re a future entrepreneur or a creative wanting to showcase your skills, this class will guide you through creating a website that truly represents you!

In this 10-week course, high school students will learn how to build, design, and maintain professional-quality websites using WordPress. Guided by an experienced web developer, students will explore the core functionalities of WordPress, including theme selection and customization, plugin usage, and content management. Through hands-on activities, students will set up and customize their own live demo sites for a small business, gaining practical experience with designing user-friendly layouts and implementing essential web features. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence and skills to create functional, attractive websites, ready to support local small businesses or personal projects.

Week 1: Web Development 101
Get started with WordPress by logging into your dashboard and understanding its main features.
Week 2: Theme Selection, Initial Setup & Coming Soon Page
Choose the perfect theme, set up your site structure, and add a “Coming Soon” page to create anticipation.
Week 3: Branding Basics
Set up your logo, fonts, and color scheme to establish a consistent brand identity.
Week 4: Building with Divi
Learn to use the Divi Builder to design and customize your website layout.
Week 5: Creating a Homepage
Create a visually engaging homepage using Divi’s design tools.
Week 6: Customizing Headers & Footers
Personalize your site’s header and footer to match your brand and improve navigation.
Week 7: Structuring the Homepage Content
Build out your homepage with effective layout, images, and copy.
Week 8: Crafting an About Page
Design an engaging About page that tells your story and connects with your audience.
Week 9: Creating a Services Page
Highlight your offerings with a polished, informative Services page.
Week 10: Final Touches – FAQs & Contact Page
Wrap up your site with an FAQ and Contact page to provide visitors with all the information they need.

Target Levels:  9th - 12th Grades 

Technical Requirements:  Access to a computer with an internet connection.
A web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Basic computer literacy (ability to use a web browser, navigate websites, etc.).

Course Duration: 10 Weeks  

Class Format: Weekly 1-hour sessions with a mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, and Q&A

 (full outline is available when registering)

Week 1: Introduction to WordPress and Basic Setup

Week 2: Theme Selection, Essential Plugins, and Initial Setup

Week 3: Understanding Client Needs and Branding

Week 4: Layout Selection and Home Page Setup

Week 5: About Page Development

Week 6: Products/Services Page Development

Week 7: Contact Page Development

Week 8: Blog Page Setup and Finalizing Menu

Week 9: SEO and Analytics

Week 10: Launch, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

By the end of the course, students will have a fully functional, professional small business website and the skills to create and maintain websites for local businesses.

TEACHER:  Carmen Vermillion

With over 11 years of professional experience in the field of web design and development, I have established myself as a seasoned expert in WordPress design and development. As the founder and owner of my own web design agency, I have had the privilege of working with high-profile clients such as Gerber Baby and Fox Networks Group, as well as collaborating with some of the largest and most reputable local web design agencies in town.
My journey into web design was preceded by a diverse background in advertising and education, where I honed my skills in creativity, communication, and project management. Prior to my web design career, I worked as a preschool teacher, which instilled in me the importance of patience, clarity, and effective teaching methodologies—skills that I now apply to my work in web design and development education.
Apart from managing my web design agency, I also own another small business and homeschool my three children, currently in grades 7th, 5th, and 3rd.
Throughout my career, I have been passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with others. I am excited to bring this passion to my WordPress Website Development course, where I aim to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to build, design, and maintain professional-quality websites. 

Schedule & Tuition:

Thursday  12:30 - 1:30 PM

September 11  - November  13,  2025

Thanksgiving - Week of November 24, 2025

Winter Break - December 15 - January 8, 2026

Spring Break - March 16, 2026

Tuition:  $180.00