What do the Obama Administration, Duke University, Rutgers University, The Economist Magazine, the United Nations, Sony and Warner Brothers have in common? They are all using the Drupal Content Management System
• Know how to install and configure a Drupal-based Web site with: to develop and manage their web sites! Come learn what it’s all about! This half-day class is designed to introduce web developers to the advantages of using an Internet Content Management System (CMS). Students will learn about the four top open-source content management systems and learn why the instructor believes Drupal is the leading contender in terms features, extensibility and relative ease of use. Students will also build a Drupal website, step-by-step. By the end of this course, learners will:

• Know how to install and configure a Drupal-based Web site with:

a multi-user blog
a photo gallery
an event calendar
multiple static pages

• Be familiar with key Drupal concepts including:

Installation
Content Types
Nodes
Views
Blocks and Regions
Users and Roles
Leave with a fully functional Web site that they will know how to deploy

This course is designed for individuals who have basic knowledge of HTML and experience with web development. Date/Time/Location: March 16, 2010 / 8:00 – 12:00 / Metro State Minneapolis Campus Cost -- $199.00 per person
Follow this link to register.