Drupal for Content Management and Site Customization

• Familiarity with website navigation and content management systems (CMS) is helpful but not required

Audience

• Web content managers
• Web editors
• Web administrators

Drupal is a powerful content management system (CMS) that allows users to create, manage, and organize digital content efficiently.

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

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

Introduction to Drupal

• Overview of Drupal as a CMS
• Understanding the role of administrators and content editors
• Navigating the Drupal interface and dashboard

Managing Menus and Navigation

• Creating and modifying menus
• Adding, editing, and organizing menu links
• Configuring dropdown menus and submenus

Working with Taxonomy

• Understanding taxonomy and its role in content organization
• Creating and managing vocabulary and terms
• Assigning taxonomy terms to content for better categorization

Uploading and Managing Media (PDFs, Images, and More)

• Uploading PDFs, images, and documents
• Embedding media in content pages
• Managing the media library and file organization

Creating and Editing Content

• Adding new content (pages, articles, and custom content types)
• Using the WYSIWYG editor for text formatting
• Adding links, images, and embedded media
• Managing content revisions and publishing settings

Drupal User Roles and Permissions

• Understanding user roles (admin, editor, contributor)
• Assigning permissions and controlling content access
• Managing user accounts and passwords

Basic Site Configuration and Customization

• Configuring site settings and basic appearance options
• Working with themes and layout adjustments
• Enabling and disabling modules

Best Practices and Troubleshooting

• Keeping content organized and updated
• Basic troubleshooting for common Drupal issues
• Resources for continued learning and support

Summary and Next Steps