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AI-Assisted No-Code WordPress Website Development
Build professional websites with WordPress and AI — without learning to code.
An intensive 8-week live online programme where beginners learn by building a real website using WordPress, Elementor and Claude AI.
No coding experience requiredMaximum 12 learnersNothing is charged when you apply
Course at a glance
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Learning mode
- Live online
- Classes
- 5 days a week
- Class time
- 9:00–11:00 a.m. EAT
- Tuition
- KES 59,500
- Experience
- Beginner friendly
- Next intake
- Cohort 1 starts 1 Dec 2026
Outcomes
By the end of 8 weeks, you won't just know WordPress. You'll have built a website.
- 01
Design professional websites
Build responsive business websites using WordPress and Elementor.
- 02
Build faster with AI
Use Claude AI to help plan, build, troubleshoot and improve websites.
- 03
Launch a real website
Take a website from local development through domain, hosting and deployment.
- 04
Build your portfolio
Complete a substantial website project that demonstrates your new skills.
See all 19 competencies you will practise
- Plan a website around a defined audience and business objective
- Prepare a project brief, sitemap and content plan
- Install and configure WordPress in LocalWP
- Use WordPress, Gutenberg and Elementor Free
- Establish a basic design system using colours, typography and spacing
- Build a responsive homepage
- Create About, Services, Blog and Contact pages
- Create and test forms and website navigation
- Use Claude responsibly for planning, content and problem-solving
- Source and optimise suitable website images
- Apply basic SEO and accessibility practices
- Configure basic website security and backups
- Test website responsiveness and performance
- Register and connect a domain
- Configure hosting and a professional email address
- Back up and migrate a website from LocalWP to live hosting
- Conduct final production testing
- Document the project as a GitHub case study
- Present a completed website
Who this course is for
Built for beginners who want a practical skill
This course is a good fit for
- Aspiring freelance website designers
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Employees who manage websites or digital platforms
- School and NGO staff
- Absolute beginners who want a practical digital skill
You do not need
- Programming experience
- Web design experience
- AI expertise
- Previous WordPress knowledge
Basic computer literacy and willingness to practise are enough. You should be able to operate a laptop, browse the internet, download and install software, create and manage folders, send email, join an online class, and copy, paste and upload files.
You will need a suitable laptop and reliable internet access. These are not included in tuition.
Curriculum
Your 8-week journey, from first install to live launch
Each week is one module: five 2-hour live sessions that end with a practical studio. You start as a beginner and finish with a launched website.
Week 1FoundationsOrientation, Setup and Website Foundations
Learners are introduced to the project standard, how websites work, domains, hosting, WordPress and the tools used in the programme. They install LocalWP, create a local WordPress site and select a project brief.
You will buildA local WordPress site on your own computer, and your chosen project brief.
Week 2PlanningWebsite Strategy and Project Planning
Learners define their project, identify the target audience, conduct basic competitor research, establish website goals, create a sitemap and prepare a content plan.
You will buildYour project plan: audience, goals, sitemap and content plan.
Week 3DesignWordPress, Elementor and Design Systems
Learners configure the WordPress dashboard, understand themes and plugins, practise Gutenberg fundamentals, use Elementor and establish colours, typography, spacing, headers, footers and navigation.
You will buildYour site's design system, header, footer and navigation.
Week 4BuildHomepage Design and Responsive Building
Learners plan and build a complete homepage, including the hero section, value proposition, services, benefits, trust elements, calls to action and responsive layouts.
You will buildA complete, responsive homepage.
Week 5BuildBuilding Core Website Pages
Learners create and refine the About, Services, Blog and Contact pages and ensure consistency across the website.
You will buildAbout, Services, Blog and Contact pages that work together as one website.
Week 6AI-assisted contentContent, Forms and Essential Functionality
Learners use responsible AI-assisted content workflows, edit website copy, optimise images, create forms, improve navigation and add internal links.
You will buildEdited website copy, optimised images and working forms.
Week 7OptimiseSEO, Accessibility, Security and Performance
Learners apply basic on-page SEO, improve accessibility, configure security and backups, test performance and complete responsive quality assurance.
You will buildA website checked for SEO, accessibility, performance and responsiveness, with security and backups configured.
Week 8LaunchDomain, Hosting, Migration and Launch
Learners work with domains, DNS, hosting and email; migrate the approved site; test the production website; document the project on GitHub; and complete a final presentation.
You will buildYour website live on its own domain, documented as a GitHub case study and presented.
Project-based learning
Learn by building, not just watching
You will not all build the same website. At the start of the course you choose one simulated project brief and develop it from plan to launch, with feedback at every stage.
Choose your project brief
Your minimum website
At least five pages, responsive on desktop, tablet and mobile:
By graduation, you will have taken it from
- Brief
- Design
- Development
- Testing
- Launch
You also document your project as a GitHub case study and present the finished website.
How learning works
Learn by Doing: live classes, real building
- 1Learn
- 2Watch
- 3Build
- 4Practise
- 5Get feedback
- 6Improve
- 7Launch
2-hour live classes
Five instructor-led classes a week, Monday to Friday, 9:00–11:00 a.m. EAT. Forty live sessions in total.
Theory, demo, then build
Each class combines essential theory, a live demonstration and guided work on your own project.
Practical studios
Each module ends with a studio session where you build, test and improve your website with support.
Daily practical milestones
You make visible progress on your website every day, not just at the end of the course.
Human support
Instructor and assistant support, plus mentorship and project clinics when you get stuck.
Learning platform
Course resources, assignments and feedback on the Elimu Sasa learning platform (Tutor LMS).
This is not a self-paced collection of recorded videos. If you miss a class, tell your instructor early and catch up using the learning resources; at least 80% attendance is required for certification.
Student toolkit
Your tuition includes more than classes
Tools and infrastructure
- Two months of approved premium Claude access for course work
- One standard custom domain registration for one year
- High-speed website hosting for one year
- One professional domain-based email account
- LocalWP, WordPress, Gutenberg and Elementor Free, set up with you in class
- Guidance on sourcing appropriate royalty-free stock assets
Teaching and support
- Live instructor-led training for eight weeks: forty two-hour sessions
- Instructor and assistant support
- Mentorship and project clinics
- Tutor LMS learning resources
- Assessment and feedback
- GitHub case-study guidance
Recognition
- Competency-based certification for learners who meet the requirements
- Eligibility for the Elimu Sasa graduate portfolio after meeting the publication requirements
Domain, hosting and premium AI access are provisioned according to the approved onboarding schedule.
What tuition does not include
- Laptop or computer
- Internet or mobile-data costs
- Premium WordPress themes
- Premium plugins
- Paid stock assets
- Domain and hosting renewals after the included first year
- Long-term website maintenance
- The optional professional extension
- Guaranteed employment, clients or income
After the course
One skill. Several ways to use it.
Freelancing
Build websites for paying clients.
Entrepreneurship
Build and manage websites for your own ventures.
Employment
Add practical WordPress and AI skills to marketing, communications, ICT or administrative roles.
Organisations
Build and manage websites for schools, NGOs, churches, SMEs and other organisations.
The course does not guarantee employment, clients or income. Learners who meet the programme requirements leave with practical evidence of their work.
Your instructor
Learn live, with people who answer your questions
John Kihato Chege
Lead Instructor · Director, Elimu Sasa Limited
John is the founder of Mamba Technologies, a Nairobi digital agency that has delivered more than 80 websites for schools, therapists, microfinance institutions and small businesses across East Africa. He has spent over five years training teachers to use technology in teaching and learning, and works across WordPress, UX design and digital strategy. He holds a BBA in Accounting and IT from USIU-Africa and an MBA from Kenyatta University.
- Live, instructor-led classes, not recorded videos
- Ask questions in real time
- Practical feedback on your own website
- Mentorship and project clinics
- Instructor and assistant support
Why Elimu Sasa
A small, practical school built around doing
Learn by Doing
Practical work is central to the programme.
Live online learning
Learn with an instructor, not alone.
AI-assisted workflow
Learn modern, responsible AI-supported website development.
Beginner friendly
Designed for learners starting from scratch.
Build something real
Graduate having completed a substantial website project.
Tools included
Claude access, a domain, hosting and a professional email are included for the periods stated.
Tuition
One clear fee, two ways to pay
Course fee
KES 59,500
Includes forty live classes, two months of approved premium Claude access, a domain and hosting for one year, a professional email account, mentorship and project support.
Nothing is charged when you apply.
Payment options
- Full paymentKES 59,500 before onboarding
- Instalment 1KES 30,000 before onboarding
- Instalment 2KES 29,500 before Week 4
- Applications are reviewed before final admission.
- Your place is confirmed after your application has been approved and the required payment has cleared.
- Refunds and deferrals are governed by the published Elimu Sasa refund policy.
Assessment and certification
A competency-based certificate you earn by building
Certification is earned by demonstrating the required competencies. Paying the course fee does not by itself guarantee certification.
- Minimum attendance of 80%
- Minimum overall score of 70%
- Minimum capstone score of 70%
- Submission of required practical evidence
- Completion of the approved website project
- Final website presentation
Evidence and resubmissions
Acceptable evidence: screenshots, website URLs, planning documents, checklists, Tutor LMS assignment submissions, short demonstrations, and trainer or mentor approval.
If a submission is unsuccessful: you receive written feedback and a defined correction period, and may resubmit once within 30 days. A second resubmission may be subject to an assessment fee.
FAQs
Questions before you apply
Do I need coding experience?
No. The course uses WordPress, Elementor and AI-assisted workflows. You will not be asked to write code.
Is the course suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. It is designed for absolute beginners. The only prerequisite is basic computer literacy, such as installing software, managing folders and joining an online class.
Is the programme fully online?
Yes. All classes are delivered live online.
Are the classes live?
Yes. Classes are live and instructor-led, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. EAT.
What happens if I miss a class?
Tell your instructor as early as you can. You will be expected to catch up using the learning resources on the learning platform and complete the practical work. You must still meet the 80% minimum attendance requirement for certification.
What computer and equipment do I need?
A suitable laptop and reliable internet access. These are not included in tuition.
Is Claude AI included?
Yes. Tuition includes two months of approved premium Claude access for course work, provisioned according to the onboarding schedule.
Will I build my own website?
Yes. You will plan, build, test and launch a responsive website of at least five pages: Home, About, Services, Blog and Contact.
Are domain and hosting included?
Yes. Tuition includes one standard custom domain registration and high-speed website hosting for one year, plus one professional domain-based email account.
What happens after the included year of domain and hosting?
Domain and hosting renewals after the first year are not included. You will be responsible for renewing them so your website stays online.
Can I pay tuition in instalments?
Yes. You can pay KES 30,000 before onboarding and KES 29,500 before Week 4, or pay KES 59,500 in full before onboarding.
What happens after I apply?
Our admissions team reviews your application and contacts you with the next steps. If your application is approved, your place is confirmed once the required payment has cleared, and you are then given access to the learning platform and onboarded. Nothing is charged when you apply.
Does applying guarantee admission?
No. Every application is reviewed. Your place is confirmed after your application has been approved and the required payment has cleared.
When is the next cohort?
Applications are open. The next cohort starts on 1 December 2026. New intakes run approximately every two months.
Do I receive a certificate?
Learners who meet the attendance, assessment, evidence, project and presentation requirements receive a competency-based certificate. Paying the fee does not by itself guarantee certification.
Does the course guarantee a job or clients?
No. The course does not guarantee employment, clients or income. Learners who meet the programme requirements will leave with practical evidence of their work.
Ready to build your first professional website?
Join Elimu Sasa’s AI-Assisted No-Code WordPress Website Development programme and learn by building from day one. The next cohort starts on 1 December 2026.
Beginner friendlyLive onlinePractical learning
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