By the end of the training you will be able to:

Describe key features and functionality provided by Drupal 8 core

Define Drupal terminology and describe concepts

Explain and summarize how Drupal sites are constructed and themed

Search for and use Modules to extend Drupal's functionality

Articulate the benefits of using Drupal 8 to develop websites

Model content types

Create lists of content and other data using Views





Learn professional Drupal 8 development and get certified with the Drupal experts

Are you eager to become proficient in using Drupal 8 to power ambitious projects?

Do you want the experience to build skills and confidence to become an Acquia Certified Site Builder in Drupal 8?



This project-based 4-week course covers all areas of Drupal 8 site building. You’ll build a fully functional Drupal 8 site from design to production. You’ll learn best practices in Drupal 8 site-building.



This course also specifically prepares you to excel at taking the Acquia Certified Site Builder - Drupal 8 Exam. The cost of the exam is included in the course registration fee.





Experience learning in a totally new way with ‘flipped’ training

This innovative course is a ‘flipped’ virtual training that combines self-paced learning with weekly live virtual classroom sessions led by an expert Drupal instructor.





Each week you will do weekly self-paced learning and project assignments when it is convenient for you, and attend a 90-minute instructor-led virtual class session. Each session is a workshop where students ask questions, test their skills in applying knowledge, and interact with one another in hands-on activities.





Learning materials are provided through a collaborative online environment which enables instructor-to-student and peer-to-peer discussions throughout the week.





This is a project-based course and each student must build their own Drupal 8 site. After purchase you will be given the class syllabus which details the weekly material.





The Course includes

Four weekly 90-minute virtual class sessions

Access to self-paced study materials to learn each week’s Drupal topics

Access to collaborative/social learning environment for peer-to-peer and peer-to-instructor asynchronous interaction

Access to private Slack channel for this course for peer-to-peer help

Slack access to instructor during specified weekly office hours

Max class size of about 15 ensures significant instructor attention

Voucher to take the Acquia Certified Site Builder - D8 exam ($250 value) - 1 free retake included





Agenda

Week 1: Understanding Drupal & Working with a Drupal Site

Week 2: Content Modeling & Site Display

Week 3: Site Configuration, Community/Contributed Projects, Module and Theme Management

Week 4: Security & Performance, Project Presentations, and Exam Preparation





Entrance requirements





This course is suitable for anyone eager to deliver value using Drupal 8. In general, you should have familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.





Knowledge of web development.

An understanding of website building using a Content Management System is helpful.

Experience using and building websites using systems such as Wordpress, Joomla!, or HTML and CSS is helpful.

Familiarity with both Javascript and PHP would be helpful but not necessary.









By the end of the training you will be able to:

Describe key features and functionality provided by Drupal 8 core

Define Drupal terminology and describe concepts

Explain and summarize how Drupal sites are constructed and themed

Search for and use Modules to extend Drupal's functionality

Articulate the benefits of using Drupal 8 to develop websites

Model content types

Create lists of content and other data using Views





Section Details

Day: Wednesdays

Wednesdays Dates: 4 April 2018 - 25 April 2018

4 April 2018 - 25 April 2018 Time: 15:00 to 16:30 Eastern (EDT)





FAQs

What are the dates of class?

The virtual class sessions are Wednesdays from 15:00 – 16:30 Eastern on the following dates:

April 4

April 11

April 18

April 25

Are there any discounts?

Early bird discount ends March 21 @ 11:59PM Eastern

Partners contact your Partner Representative

Will the course proceed for certain?

We need a minimum number of students for the course to be confirmed. In the unlikely event that we do not reach the minimum, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive a full refund.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions prior to registering, email certification@acquia.com with ‘D8 Site builder online course query’ at the beginning of the subject line.

What's the refund policy?

You can request a refund up to 7 days before the course starts.

PAYMENT DIRECTIONS: To pay by credit card, click on "PayPal Check Out" button and select "Pay with a credit or debit card" option. This allows non-PayPal account holders to use their credit card to purchase seat(s).





How do I register? How do I purchase a Section ticket?



To register and pay for a Section ticket follow this steps, illustrated below: