Day 1 Report –
Organized by: Babbar Akali Memorial Khalsa College, Garhshankar
In Collaboration with: Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) & Department of Computer Science
Date: 28th July 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: ICT Lab
Speaker: Dr. Ajay Dutta
Principal: Dr. Amandeep Heera
Introduction:
The Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), organized the first day of a hands-on WordPress Bootcamp on 28th July 2025. The objective of this bootcamp is to train students in building and managing professional websites using the WordPress platform.
Session Highlights:
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Welcome Address:
The session commenced with a warm welcome to the participants and a brief introduction about the bootcamp’s purpose and expected outcomes. -
Speaker Session – Dr. Ajay Dutta:
Dr. Ajay Dutta started the session with an overview of web development and the importance of WordPress in modern website creation. He highlighted:-
Introduction to Content Management Systems (CMS)
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Why WordPress is the most widely used CMS
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Real-world applications and career opportunities
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Hands-on Training:
Participants were guided through:-
Setting up a local WordPress environment using XAMPP
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Installing WordPress
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Exploring the WordPress Dashboard
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Understanding themes, plugins, and widgets
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Interactive Q&A:
The session concluded with a Q&A where students enthusiastically asked questions related to theme customization and plugin installation.
Feedback:
Students expressed excitement about learning real-world skills. The hands-on approach was especially appreciated. Many participants set up their first WordPress site by the end of the session.
Conclusion:
The first day of the bootcamp was a resounding success, setting a strong foundation for the coming sessions. Participants left with enthusiasm and curiosity to explore more advanced WordPress functionalities in the following days.
