{"id":188,"date":"2025-12-01T06:33:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lo.wordpress.org\/education\/credits\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T06:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:33:43","slug":"credits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lo.wordpress.org\/education\/credits\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Credits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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WordPress Credits<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Guiding the next generation of contributors through hands-on learning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WordPress Credits is a contribution-based program by the WordPress Foundation that connects higher education students with the global open-source community. It offers real-world experience with mentorship to help students fulfill academic requirements while contributing directly to WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched with the University of Pisa and announced at WordCamp Europe 2025, the program continues to grow, fostering collaboration between students, universities, and companies across the WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How it Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The program typically runs for an academic semester and follows three main phases:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Onboarding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students receive training on WordPress tools, community culture, and open-source collaboration while connecting with mentors and local teams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students develop a personal contribution project in their area of interest, such as translation, content creation, event organization, development, or design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wrap-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students present their work, share reflections, and help improve the program for future participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Participate in WordPress Credits<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For Students<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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