Top Cities for WordPress Classes & Training

Students interested in learning WordPress at a dedicated training facility will find that almost all of their options are located in major metropolitan areas. Since this is also where many of the highest-paying jobs are located, it makes sense that students looking for a career change consider looking at the kinds of cities that offer the most robust training options for aspiring WordPress Developers, Web Designers, or Web Developers. 

What is WordPress?

WordPress is the web’s most popular content management system (CMS) used to create blogs, websites, ecommerce platforms, and much more. It is estimated that about 43% of the websites on the internet use WordPress, so you are likely to have visited a WordPress website whether you realize it or not. WordPress is open-source software, meaning that not only is the software free but anyone can use, study, rewrite, and distribute its code for whatever purpose they desire. 

WordPress is a popular option for website creation because it is free to use and it is an easy and accessible way for those with no coding and programming experience to create professional websites and blogs. WordPress offers thousands of themes to choose from and plugins to download to customize the user experience for a website. Plugins on WordPress not only allow you to add different features to your WordPress website like ecommerce, email integration, discussion forums, and event calendars but there are data analytics plugins to help you run your business, manage the user experience, and optimize your website’s performance. With coding knowledge, you can customize and create themes and plugins to make a WordPress website even more unique and tailored to a person, business, or brand’s own needs. 

What Can You Do with WordPress Skills?

Learning WordPress skills can have a variety of uses. Whether you are creating a website of your own or creating one for a client, it is useful to become familiar with WordPress software given its popularity as the leading CMS. WordPress itself offers themes and plugins that you can utilize with no programming or coding experience, making it incredibly user-friendly for beginners. With a basic knowledge of how to utilize WordPress, you can begin creating personal websites or websites for other businesses and even learn SEO strategies to ensure your website ranks higher in search results. Knowing how to create and publish content and do some basic customization of themes and plugins allows you to simplify the process of creating your own blog or personal website, generating an online portfolio for your creative works or business, starting an ecommerce store, opening a membership site, and so much more. 

While your basic knowledge of WordPress can allow you to easily generate professional-looking websites, a knowledge of HTML and CSS will allow you to do more and customize more using WordPress. Once you know these basic programming languages, your WordPress skills will allow you to build websites from scratch. WordPress Developers, those whose career is WordPress website creation and maintenance, can create themes and develop plugins of their own for websites, optimize a website for the user’s experience, make sure everything is functional across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices, and work with Web Designers to make their prototype website designs into a reality. Learning how to use WordPress is a great option whether you are creating a website of your own or you are pursuing Web Development or Web Design as your career path. 

New York City

New York City is not only the most populous city in the United States, but it is also the city that boasts the most people working in web design and development. Living in NYC offers many more benefits beyond career opportunities, including access to premier history and art museums, the ability to experience a vibrant metropolis with rich cultural heritage and diversity, and the potential to find restaurants featuring nearly any cuisine you can think of. While NYC has a well-deserved reputation for being an expensive city to live in, it also features many popular public parks like Central Park, Washington Square Park, and the Highline, and the nation’s largest network of public transportation which includes not only the subway system but also a bus and ferry system and a robust bike share program. 

Noble Desktop’s training facility is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, making it a great option to choose if you are looking for in-person WordPress classes to take in NYC. Find WordPress classes in NYC using the Classes Near Me tool which will show you options for both in-person and online classes. 

Washington D.C.

The Greater Washington area (which includes Washington D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia) is a hotspot for web development and design. Not only do many with WordPress training end up working in this area, but it is a great region for history, arts and culture, and nightlife. Washington D.C. is the nation’s capital and offers some of the country’s best history and art museums, many of which are free to visit. The average salary in this area for those working in web development is $118,080, the third highest around the country. 

The Classes Near Me tool can help you find WordPress classes in Washington D.C. and nearby areas. You’ll find both in-person and online options offered by Ledet Training, Certstaffix Training, Softek Services, and Noble Desktop. 

Seattle

Seattle is another of the top places of employment for those working in the tech industry. It is well-known that Amazon’s main headquarters are in Seattle and Microsoft is headquartered in nearby Redmond, making it a hub for those with WordPress skills. Seattle offers not only big city life but easy access to nature. Washington state is one of the most ecologically diverse states, with mountain ridges, glaciers, ocean coastline, prairies, and even a temperate rainforest. Seattlites enjoy proximity to Discovery Park, a 534-acre park offering hikes and scenic views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, and are a short drive away from the rustic Washington coast. The average salary in this area for those working in web development in and around Seattle is $125,040, the second highest in the country. 

To find WordPress classes in Seattle, consider using the Classes Near Me tool. You can find in-person classes from Sonic Training in nearby Kirkland and pursue online options from providers such as Noble Desktop, Ledet Training, and Certstaffix Training. 

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and has a lot of job opportunities for those in the tech industry. The Westside region of LA is nicknamed Silicon Beach as it is home to more than 500 technology companies and startups. A big advantage of living in LA is the weather. LA has consistently mild-to-sunny weather all year round, making it a great place to live if you enjoy outdoor activities from lounging on the beach to playing golf year-round to heading out to a tennis tournament. LA is also known for cultural diversity, hosting major sports teams like the Lakers and the Dodgers, healthy cuisine, and celebrity sightings. 

You can find WordPress classes in Los Angeles and neighboring areas using the Classes Near Me tool. There are in-person options from Sonic Training, headTrix, AcademyX, and more, as well as live online options from Noble Desktop and Tampa SEO Training Academy. 

San Francisco 

San Francisco is home to Silicon Valley, the global heart of the tech industry. Indeed, this is the first city many think of when pondering where to pursue a career with WordPress training. San Francisco maintains its reputation as a leader in the tech sector by boasting the highest average salary for those working in web development at $148,820. Living in San Francisco can be expensive, but the city does have a decent public transportation system, many public parks, and unique attractions including Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, Lombard Street, and Coit Tower. Additionally, you will love walking around the city and gawking at beautiful houses and buildings, an eclectic mix of Victorian and modernist architecture, and sampling food from some of the best restaurants in the world.

Use the Classes Near Me tool to find WordPress classes in San Francisco. Not only can you find in-person training from AcademyX, Bay Area Video Coalition, and Sonic Training, but you will also see live online options from Noble Desktop and other providers. 

Dallas

Over the past few years, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen incredible job growth for tech workers as companies relocate their operations and employees to this region of Texas. This has led some to refer to the area as Texas’s Silicon Prairie. Many find that not only is this a good area for job prospects, but the cost of living is lower than in many other cities that feature on this list. Dallas is a culturally diverse city, impacted by waves of migration from not only the southern border but also the American North and West. The city hosts many annual festivals, rodeos, and even the Texas State Fair and is home to major sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Stars. 

If you are looking to receive training in WordPress, use the Classes Near Me tool to find WordPress classes in Dallas. Live online classes from Noble Desktop, Tampa SEO Training Academy, Certstaffix Training, and more are available. 

Chicago

Chicago has experienced rapid growth in its tech sector over the last decade, becoming a top 10 spot for those with WordPress training. Similar to the Dallas-Forth Worth area, Chicago and the Urbana-Champaign metropolitan area are sometimes called Silicon Prairie. Not only does Chicago have many career opportunities for those in the tech industry, it is one of the most affordable and livable large cities in the United States. Chicago offers a thriving craft brewery scene and many sites of cultural and historical significance to explore. It is home to major sports teams and famous attractions like Wrigley Field, the Bean in Millenium Park, and an impressive Riverwalk tour of four of Chicago’s unique districts. 

If you are interested in taking a WordPress class, use the Classes Near Me tool to find WordPress classes in Chicago. Ascend Training and Ledet Training offer in-person WordPress classes and you can take live online options from Noble Desktop and others. 

Denver

Denver continues to experience a tech boom, making it a great location to consider with your training in WordPress. The Denver and Colorado Springs region has been nicknamed Silicon Mountain to reflect that area’s recent ties to leading tech companies and startups. One of the best parts of living in Denver is the proximity to nature. Denver is known as the “Mile High City” for its high altitude and the “Gateway to the Rocky Mountains,” which are visible from the city. Many Denverites enjoy skiing during the Winter months and hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting during the less snowy seasons. You might be interested to know that Denver is also an incredibly dog-friendly city and you can find many dog-friendly restaurants and bars in the Denver area.

Pursue further training in WordPress by using the Classes Near Me tool to find WordPress classes in Denver. Ledet Training and Visual Persuasion both offer in-person WordPress classes and there are live online classes available from Noble Desktop, Tampa SEO Training Academy, and others. 

Houston

Houston is becoming a tech industry leader and is a great option for those with training in web development and design who are looking to build a career in an interesting and affordable city. It features many of the same advantages as Dallas, including vibrant annual festivals and entertainment options, as well as being home to major league teams like the Houston Astros and the Houston Texans. If you talk with those from Texas, they will offer that, compared to Dallas, Houston is more humid, more culturally diverse, and might just have a better food scene. Houston is a great option for those looking to live in a major city with residents who still have the vibe of a smaller, more relaxed town. 

Find WordPress classes in Houston to receive basic and advanced training in WordPress. Ledet Training offers a variety of short, 1-5 day in-person classes in Houston and you can also take courses live online from Noble Desktop and other providers. 

Minneapolis 

If you are looking for a tech career in the Midwest, Minneapolis is a great option for those with WordPress skills and training. The Minneapolis-St. Paul region consistently ranks high in lists of cities for tech jobs and tech startups. Not only is Minneapolis a fairly affordable city to call home, but many residents take advantage of the ample opportunities for outdoor recreation for any season. Minneapolis is known as the “City of Lakes” and boasts not only a large number of lakes, but also parks, waterfalls, and places to hike, bike, boat, and ski. If you are looking for less active leisure activities, you can consider checking out historical museums and churches or taking a trip to the popular Mall of America, located in nearby Bloomington. 

If you are interested in training to use WordPress, you can find WordPress classes in Minneapolis using the Classes Near Me tool. There are different options for live online classes from Noble Desktop, Ledet Training, Certstaffix Training, and other providers.

Learn WordPress Skills Online

If you live outside of a large metropolitan area or cannot find in-person classes near you, it is easy to find live online classes from a variety of reputable education providers. Live online classes offer the benefit of guided, hands-on learning from an expert instructor and the convenience of not needing to live in a large metropolitan area or commute a long distance to take a class. Online classes are often structured similarly to in-person classes and will provide the same level of training and information as you will find in other courses.

To learn more about live online WordPress classes, check out your options with Noble Desktop’s Classes Near Me tool. 

Learn WordPress Skills with Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop offers a variety of affordable in-person and live online classes for those looking to learn how to use WordPress. A great bootcamp option is Noble Desktop’s 18-hour WordPress Bootcamp. Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a prerequisite to taking this bootcamp as it is designed for those who want not only an introduction to WordPress but who want to learn more advanced and specialized ways to code and develop customized WordPress websites and themes. This prerequisite can be fulfilled by taking Noble’s Web Development with HMTL & CSS class or equivalent knowledge and training in HTML and CSS. Students taking this bootcamp can expect to receive expert instruction and hands-on guidance as they learn the ins and outs of WordPress from installing WordPress, publishing posts, adding text, images, and video, and utilizing themes and plugins, to learning about more advanced customization options, downloading WordPress onto your own computer, and creating your own custom theme for WordPress. 

Additionally, you can consider taking a longer, more comprehensive certificate program to learn multiple skill sets and tools throughout one class. The WordPress Bootcamp is included as part of two useful certificate programs offered by Noble Desktop, the Front-End Web Development Certificate and the Web Design Certificate. Both certificate programs are geared towards teaching WordPress website development and are for those looking to follow career pathways to become Web Developers, Web Designers, or WordPress Developers. Front-end web development focuses on coding the part of a website or application that users will see and interact with and this is usually the part of web development that you’ll need to know to become a WordPress Developer. The Front End Web Development Certificate offers hands-on training from experts and taking this program will provide all of the skills necessary to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front end web development and WordPress website creation. The Web Design Certificate will be more useful if you are interested in not only learning to code, for WordPress and other websites, but also learning important principles of design and getting hands-on experience creating clickable prototypes of websites to add to your portfolio. WordPress Developers often do not need to design websites themselves but will need to know how to turn a design team’s prototypes into reality. Thus, it can be useful to know the design side of website creation.