Joomla training

Joomla is relatively easy to use, as long as you understand the logic behind the program. If you are new to Joomla, we recommend a Joomla training to help you understand the logic.

Joomla Training

If you have been working with Joomla for a long time, then you can learn how to use Joomla more optimally. Learn to use Joomla even more optimally. db8 offers training in setting up and improving Joomla sites for Joomla administrators.

Custom

Do you have specific Joomla website questions? Make a list of them. We can arrange a Joomla training for you based on that list.

Why is Joomla training important?

Gain deep insight into core features

Without proper training, many users stay stuck in the basics: articles, menus, and modules. But Joomla is modular, expandable, and secure—if you know how to use it. A solid training teaches you:

How to configure ACL (Access Control Levels) the right way
How to use Joomla’s Custom Fields efficiently
How to apply overrides instead of hacks
How to make your site truly fast and secure

Work faster and more efficiently

Those who really understand Joomla work twice as fast:

Less time wasted searching for settings
Less reliance on extensions (many are unnecessary)
Better reuse of templates and components

Avoid costly mistakes

Think of issues like wrong permissions, unsafe extensions, SEO trouble, or sluggish websites. Training helps you:

Spot mistakes before they happen
Apply best practices for performance, security, and SEO
Select and configure the right tools

Unlock more creative and technical freedom

When you understand how Joomla works, you can:

Create unique solutions without extra extensions
Deliver custom work with ease
Impress clients with smart, scalable builds

Keep learning as the CMS evolves

Joomla keeps evolving—especially with Joomla 5. Standing still means falling behind. With the right training, you’re:

Ready for new releases and features
Better prepared for updates and migrations
Someone clients can truly rely on

How can you master Joomla?

Practice on a test site

The fastest way to learn Joomla is by doing. Set up a local test environment (e.g. with XAMPP or Docker) and experiment with:

Custom fields
Overrides (layouts, language, templates)
ACLs (Access Control Lists or permissions)
Updates and migrations

Pro tip: Build a fictional client site, complete with forms, user roles, and menus. Break things—then fix them.

Read the Joomla documentation

Check out these resources:

These sources are gold for anyone wanting to dive deeper technically, especially if you build plugins, templates, or want to understand the Joomla core.

Take a training or workshop

Choose a training that’s practical, not just a slideshow. Look for topics like:

Joomla 5 and its new features
Template overrides
Smart SEO in Joomla
Security & performance tuning

Tip: Make sure the trainer actually builds Joomla sites. Theory is nice, but real-world experience matters most.

How we help you get the most out of Joomla

Joomla training: hands-on and tailored to your needs

Our Joomla trainings aren’t standard lessons, they’re hands-on sessions tailored to your situation. Whether you're just getting started or already experienced with Joomla, we make sure you understand how it works and why it works. You'll learn to manage articles, menus, modules, users, and everything else involved in running your own site.

We offer 1-on-1 or small group sessions, either on location or online. There’s always room for your questions, your website, and your goals. That way, you get the most out of Joomla, without the frustration.

YOOtheme Pro training: build beautiful sites the smart way

Want to learn how to work with YOOtheme Pro? We guide you from the basics to the advanced techniques. In our training sessions, you’ll learn how to build pages with the builder, connect dynamic content, and apply your branding consistently across all elements.

No dry theory, just hands-on work in your own site. We'll show you how to quickly create professional layouts, reuse blocks efficiently, and design in a way that's both visually attractive and technically solid.

We’ll also teach you how to avoid common mistakes that slow your site down or make it messy.

Beginners

A beginner's training course can cover:

Simple website management
Working with Content Categories, Articles and Menu items.
Defining menu structure
Using and arranging modules
Placing of images, videos, documents & hyperlinks

Advanced

In an advanced Joomla training you can discuss:

Creating Backups
Working with Forms
Writing and sending newsletters
Creating image galleries
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Website developers

Creating a Joomla website is a little more complicated than managing it. The skills involved are different from those in an advanced Joomla training course:

Choosing hosting
Choice of extensions
Optimizing the website
Google Analytics
Google Webmaster Tools
Optimizing Joomla for usability
Optimizing performance (speed)

Programmers

Do you have basic knowledge of PHP & MySQL programming and do you want to extend the functionality of Joomla?

Making adjustments in the Joomla core, why you should not and alternatives for core hacks.
Template and Layout overrides
Programming of Components, Modules, Plugins, and/or Templates

Optimisation

Is your website properly optimised?

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Support

Need support for your website?

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Questions?

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