Muhibul Haque 1:08 am on March 3, 2026  

Training Team Highlights

Recent Updates and Achievements

Announcement

Weโ€™re considering issuing certificates specifically for course cohort students. Unlike automated course completion certificatesโ€”which can sometimes be misusedโ€”cohorts are different. In a cohort, students must actively participate in regular classes, complete assessments, and pass an exam before earning a certificate.

Recent Updates:

Current Focus Areas

Meetings in March

Meeting TypeDateFacilitator
Team MeetingApril 7thSumit Singh
Team MeetingApril 14thMuhibul Haque
Team MeetingApril 21thRade Jekiฤ‡
Team MeetingApril 28thSumit Singh
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Nazmul Hosen 7:38 am on April 19, 2026
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Training Team Meeting Recap โ€“ 14th April 2026

This meeting followedย this meeting agenda in GitHub. You can see conversations from the meeting in thisย Slack Log. (If you donโ€™t have aย SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ย account, you canย set one up.)

Introductions and Welcome

There were 37 attendees: @monzuralam, @pooja-n, @nikitad, @chetan200891, @jyoti, @janhavi8898, @iamasadpolash, @mehrazmorshed, @dilip2615, @devmuhib, @ravigadhiyawp, @sonaliprajapati, @VasantRajput, @rjekic, @huzaifaalmesbah, @sumitsingh, @sanyuktakhot, @rithika3, @varun795, @harshjadav003, @nazmul111

Async attendees: @rfluethi, @freewebmentor, @komalvaja, @benazeer, @mebo, @amitpatelmd, @valeriewandeler, @andrewssanya, @mohkatz

Newcomers: @rajat1192, @bhavikt5, @ojas1002, @snehal5774, @vachanng, @snd2211, @sanyuktakhot, @manjunathmm, @omkarudupa, @jyoti197, @ceodigitecholic, @pavasdave, @junedsabaliya, @ravimakwana68, @janhavi8898, @ishahinakhter, @kishanakbari, @shubhamrathod10599, @gadhergunjankumar2906, @ritikaroy2830, @dishantkhatri007, @aprakasa

Meeting hosted by:ย @devmuhib

Note Taker:ย @nazmul111

Note Reviewer:ย @VasantRajput

Welcome! Please post in theย #trainingย channel or reach out to a team member to help you with contributing. Resources to check outย our onboarding program, and ourย Guide Program.

News

Meeting Note Takers

Here is our current note taker roster:

Important note: If anyone needs to know more about Note Taking and need guide in creating a Recap Note Post then you can DM to @VasantRajput. He will guide you for a Recap Note and he will review & publish your Recap Post.

Looking for feedback

  • Weโ€™re currently updating the Training Team handbooks and would appreciate your input. To help prioritize translation efforts, which content do you think should be considered high priority for translation? Feedback โ€“ Suggest High Priority Content #3400
  • We need your help in finding all the content that could be updated and consolidated. We would love to have two groups of volunteers โ€“ one that will go through all the handbook content, and one that will check the courses. Please state your interest, and we will help you organize and start working on these important issues.

Looking for volunteers

Updates from last weekโ€™s Triage Squad session

  • No meeting last week.

Other News

Come and Contribute

This weekโ€™s contribution focus area

Contribution Acknowledgement

Project updates

Upcoming Online Workshops

  • No workshop scheduled for next week.

Contributor Updates

  • What have you been working on and how has it been going?
  • Anything youโ€™ve accomplished since the last meeting?
  • Do you have any blockers?
  • Can other contributors or Training Team members help you in some way?

Open Discussions

  • If you have topics youโ€™d like discussed in the meeting, please leave them as a comment on this issue.
  • Do we have list of regular contributors or on learn siteLearn site The Training Team publishes its completed lesson plans at https://learn.wordpress.org/ which is often referred to as the "Learn" site., who are working on specific focus, like Translation review, SME, Content creator etc?
  • Currently, no new topics have been raised, but asynchronous contributions are welcome via theย Slack threadย to continue the discussion.

You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.

#meeting-recap, #training, #training-team

Sumit Singh 11:36 am on April 17, 2026  

WordCamp Asia 2026: Contributor Day Recap

Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ opened WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 with one of the clearest expressions of what makes the project special: people coming together to move WordPress forward by working on it. The Training Team shared a spacious conference hall with many of the other Make Teams. More than 1,500 participants joined 38 table leads across more than 20 contribution tables, creating a day that was expansive in scale and grounded in real work. For some, it was a return to familiar teams and longtime collaborators. For others, it was the beginning of their contributor journey.

Our plan for the day was shared in this post: WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day.

This year, we had a total of 35+ in-person contributors and 15+ online contributors, giving us a total of 55+ contributors to the Training Team on Contributor Day!

Kudos to all who were involved:

In-person: @sumitsingh, @rjekic, @sonaliprajapati, @rithika3, @dilip2615, @pooja-n, @robinpal, @ritikaroy2830, @janhavi8898, @ishahinakhter, @kishanakbari, @shubhamrathod10599, @gadhergunjankumar2906, @ravimakwana68 , @pavasdave, @junedsabaliya, @saif2002 , @snd2211, @sanyuktakhot @manjunathmm, @omkarudupa, @Jyoti197 , @ceodigitecholic , @ceowizzyweb, @varun795, @vachanng, @priyankaadbrains, @snehal5774, @jalvarado2715, @ojas1002, @bhavikt5, @rajat1192, @ravigadhiyawp, @harshjadav003, @freewebmentor, @Vishitshah, @ranupatel11, @pkbhatt

Online: @devmuhib, @vasantrajput,ย  @aprakasa, @jyoti197, @dishantkhatri007, @abduremon, @noruzzaman, @huzaifaalmesbah, @dhavalkapadane, @rahan00123, @divyeshk71, @Dhruvang21, @thisisyeasin, @ketanniruke, @sibokul, @askaryabbas

If you donโ€™t see your name up here, leave a comment or message in the #training channel on Make SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ so we can update it. We appreciate your time and want to acknowledge your hard work!

Our accomplishments

  • Got 30+ new contributors to the Training Team
  • Onboarded 20+ people to the Training Team
  • Updated a few handbooks
  • Talked with some WP folk to join our workshop
  • Generated lesson thumbnails
  • Uploaded thumbnails for the lesson

The Training Team uses GitHub to manage their ongoing content creation work.ย 

Whatโ€™s next?

Continue your path to earning a Contributor Badge.

To the folks who joined us for the first time, and even some familiar faces, we encourage you to continue to engage with the team in Slack and within your local WordPress communities. Iโ€™d also like to take a moment to share with or remind you that we have Team Profile Badges, which you can earn for your contributions.

Keep up the great work to earn your contributor badge!ย 

Share Feedback about Contributor Day

Weโ€™d love to be able to improve and share in anything that went well for our Contributor Days, so please take a moment to fill out this Contributor Day Attendee Feedback Form when you get the chance!

Contributor Day: Building WordPress Together

WordCamp Asia 2026: Ma.tt Mullenweg with Panel โ€œClosing Keynote with Q&Aโ€

The closing keynote panel at WordCamp Asia featured a discussion on the current state of WordPress and where the project is headed. Mary Hubbard, Chenda Ngak, Peter Wilson, and Sergey Biryukov joined the stage, with Ma.tt Mullenweg participating remotely, to answer audience questions during the closing Q&A.

Sweet Momentum

Over Contributor Day in Mumbai, WordCamp Asia 2026 brought together contribution, learning, and community. From Contributor Day through the closing keynote, the event balanced hands-on work with bigger conversations about publishing, technology, education, and the open web.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, speakers, sponsors, attendees, and everyone who joined online. WordCamp Asia 2026 was a reminder that WordPress continues to grow through the people who show up to contribute and build together.

Thank you to @rjekic, and @sonaliprajapati for helping review this post and for sharing their valuable feedback.

Saidul Islam Bokul 7:30 pm on April 12, 2026
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Training Team Meeting Recap โ€“ 7th April 2026

Meeting Agenda: https://github.com/WordPress/Learn/issues/3402
SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ย Log: https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RW657Q/p1775545247173379

Introductions and Welcome

There were 33 attendees in total: @dilip2615 @abduremon @mehrazmorshed @vijay5696 @noruzzaman @sumitsingh @sonaliprajapati @rutvik0201 @vishitshah @huzaifaalmesbah @rithika3 @pravin1996 @rfluethi @rjekic @harshjadav003 @sibokul @jaydipgoswami @ravigadhiyawp @makanikaran @nikitad @amitpatelmd @freewebmentor @mosescursor @pooja-n @jenish1234 @praful2111 @andrewssanya @mohkatz

Async Attendees: @vasantrajput @lakshmananphp @benazeer @valeriewandeler @mebo

Newcomers: @mohitkambli6553 @jalvarado2715 @krupajnanda

Note taker:ย @sibokul

Meeting hosted by:ย @sumitsingh

Meeting Note reviewer by:ย @vasantrajput

Welcome! Please post in theย #trainingย channel or reach out to a team member to help you with contributing. Resources to check outย our onboarding programย and or ourย Guide Program.

News

Here is our current note-taker roster:

Looking for feedback

  • The Training Team is updating its handbooks and is seeking contributor input to help prioritize translation efforts. Community members are encouraged to share which content should be considered high priority for translation to ensure broader accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both โ€œdirect accessโ€ (i.e. unassisted) and โ€œindirect accessโ€ meaning compatibility with a personโ€™s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) and impact.
  • The Training Team is seeking volunteers to help identify content that requires updates and consolidation. Two volunteer groups will be formed: one to review handbook content and another to review course materials. Contributors are invited to express their interest, after which the team will assist in organizing and initiating the work.

Looking for volunteers

Update for last weekโ€™s triage squad

  • There were no meetings last week.

Other news

Come and Contribute

Contribution Acknowledgement

  • Badges awarded:
    • No badges awarded this week.
  • Props:
    • During the โ€œGive Propsโ€ segment, contributors were invited to recognize and appreciate team members for their contributions and efforts. Participants were encouraged to celebrate individuals who have supported the team and helped advance ongoing initiatives.

Project updates

  • The Block Theme Development learning pathway has been completed, and the team is now inviting feedback from contributors. Community input will help refine and further improve the learning pathway to better support future participants.
  • Training Team Office Hours are scheduled for April 18. Appreciation was extended to @rfluethi for initiating and organizing this effort.

Upcoming Online Workshops

Contributor Updates

  • What have you been working on, and how has it been going?
  • Anything youโ€™ve accomplished since the last meeting?
  • Do you have any blockers?
  • Can other contributors or Training Team members help you in some way?

Open Discussions

  • During the open discussion, contributors were invited to suggest topics for the meeting.
    • @sumitsingh encouraged attendees of WordCamp Asia to visit the Training Team table to connect in person. He also invited those unable to attend physically to join online, emphasizing that both onsite and remote contributions are valuable.
    • @vasantrajput proposed adding new course lessons under specific topics such as WordPress Education Programs and WordPress Credits within the Learn WordPress lessons section.
      • @sumitsingh confirmed that he would proceed with adding these updates.
  • The meeting concluded with appreciation extended to all participants who attended synchronously, as well as those who will contribute asynchronously. The team confirmed that discussions will continue in the following weekโ€™s meeting.

You can see all meetings scheduled onย this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk throughย our onboarding programย to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in theย #training Slack channelย at any time.

#meeting-recap, #training, #training-team

Destiny Kanno 4:09 am on April 10, 2026  

New AI-Powered Tools for Creating WordPress Learning Materials

As part of the WordPress Facilitator Training Program, we have developed a set of AI prompts and a Claude pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. to help contributors create standardized WordPress learning materials more efficiently. These tools are now available in the Learn WordPress GitHub repository for anyone to use.

What are these tools?

These are purpose-built prompts usable in any AI platform and a Claude plugin designed to assist with three coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. tasks in a standardized, WordPress way:

  • Co-writing course contentย for Learn WordPress, whether drafting new lessons or revising existing ones
  • Creating facilitation guidesย for 2-3 day workshops based on Learn WordPress courses
  • Creating facilitator slidesย to accompany those workshops

The key word here is standardized. Each tool follows a consistent structure and draws from existing Learn WordPress source content, so the outputs align with how we already do things on the Training Team.

What has been created so far?

These tools were used to produce the first complete facilitator toolkit for the Leading WordPress Education Programs course:

Together with the course itself, these form a repeatable toolkit that any facilitator can pick up to learn, teach, and run a WordPress workshop. We are lining up pilot workshops at schools in Bangladesh and India to test and refine these materials.

A note on AI as a co-creator

These tools are designed to assist, not replace, human contributors. AI is a powerful co-creator, but it is not the creator. Every piece of content produced with these tools still needs human supervision, guidance, and review throughout the process. You bring the expertise, context, and judgment, and the AI helps you move faster and stay consistent. The quality of what we publish on Learn WordPress remains in our hands.

Get involved

Whether you are an experienced Training Team contributor or someone who has been looking for a way to start, these tools are here to lower the barrier:

  • Explore the tools:ย Visit theย WordPress Facilitator Training Program folder in the Learn WordPress GitHub repoย to find the prompts and Claude plugin.
  • Try them out:ย Pick a Learn WordPress course and experiment with creating a facilitation guide or slides using the prompts.
  • Share feedback:ย Open an issue in the repo or leave a comment on this post. What worked well? What could be improved?
  • Spread the word:ย If you know contributors or educators who have asked โ€œwhere do I start?โ€, point them here.

We believe these tools can unlock content creation potential across the WordPress community by making it easier for more people to contribute high-quality learning materials. We are excited to see what you create with them.

For more background on the WordPress Facilitator Training Program, read the full announcement on the Community Team blog.

Pravin Karmur 1:05 pm on April 5, 2026
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Training Team Meeting Recap โ€“ 31th March 2026

Meeting Agenda: https://github.com/WordPress/Learn/issues/3401

SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ Log: https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RW657Q/p1774940417150039

Introductions and Welcome

There were 33 attendees: @sonaliprajapati, @noruzzaman, @saif2002, @rjekic, @sumitsingh, @vishitshah, @ravigadhiyawp, @sibokul, @freewebmentor, @huzaifaalmesbah, @nikitad, @vijay5696, @mehrazmorshed, @VasantRajput, @rithika3, @mohkatz, @harshjadav003, @jojo256, @rfluethi, @abduremon, @pooja-n, @andrewssanya, @komalvaja, @faisalahammad, @psykro, @mebo (async), @jaydipgoswami (async), @pravin1996 (async), @dilip2615 (async), @lakshmananphp, @benazeer (async), @amitpatelmd (async), @jenish1234 (async)

Newcomers:ย  @sheeba, @carolyngd, @xooxpicado

Meeting hosted by: @Devmuhib

Note Taker: @Pravin1996

Note Reviewer: @VasantRajput

Welcome! Please post in theย #trainingย channel or reach out to a team member to help you with contributing. Resources to check outย our onboarding program, and ourย Guide Program.

News

Meeting Note Takers

Looking for feedback

  • Weโ€™re currently updating the Training Team handbooks and would appreciate your input. To help prioritize translation efforts, which content do you think should be considered high priority for translation?
  • We need your help in finding all the content that could be updated and consolidated. We would love to have two groups of volunteers โ€“ one that will go through all the handbook content, and one that will check the courses. Please state your interest, and we will help you organize and start working on these important issues.

Looking for volunteers

Update for last weeks triage squad

  • N/A

Other news

    Come and Contribute

    Contribution Acknowledgement

    • Badges Awarded
      • N/A
    • Give Props
      • N/A

    Project updates

    Upcoming Online Workshops

    • N/A

    Contributor Updates

    • N/A

    Open Discussions

    • If you have topics youโ€™d like discussed in the meeting, please leave them as a comment on this issue.
    • Looks like we donโ€™t have anything at the moment. If anyone has anything async. Please reply in this thread and we can keep the discussion going.
    • And that concludes this weekโ€™s meeting. Thanks to all who participated in sync and to those that will in the future.
    • Currently, no new topics have been raised, but asynchronous contributions are welcome via theย Slack threadย to continue the discussion.

    You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.

    #meeting-recap, #training, #training-team

    Muhibul Haque 4:55 am on March 30, 2026  

    Announcing the Training Team Cohort: “Block Theme Development in WordPress”

    Are you ready to take your WordPress skills to the next level and start building your own BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Themes from scratch?

    Weโ€™re excited to introduce our new cohort from the Training Team, titled โ€œBlock Theme Development in WordPress.โ€ This cohort-based training is designed to help you dive deeper into modern WordPress development and learn how to create fully customizable, future-ready Block Themes.

    This hands-on learning experience will guide you through the fundamentals of Block Theme architecture, templates, template parts, theme.jsonJSON JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML., and more. By the end of the cohort, youโ€™ll have the confidence and practical skills to build and customize your own Block Themes.

    If youโ€™re eager to master Block Theme development, simply complete the form below. Weโ€™re planning to start the cohort between mid-April and the last week of April, and it will run for approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

    Live Session Details
    Weekly live sessions will be conducted on via Zoom, each lasting 40 to 60 minutes depending on the topicโ€™s complexity.

    Instructor: Muhibul Haque, Lax Mariappan
    Technical Support: Looking for volunteer
    Estimated Duration: 6 โ€“ 8 weeks
    Estimated Start Date: Mid-April (2nd or 3rd week)

    What You Will Learn?

    • What is Full Site Editing (FSE)
    • Difference between Classic Theme vs Block Theme
    • Theme structure overview
    • Understanding theme.json
    • Style variations (/styles/*.json)
    • Performance advantages of block themes
    • Global styles, Colors, typography, spacing, Layout control, Fluid typography
    • Template, Template Parts, Patterns, Global style variations
    • Install Create Block Theme pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party., Generate a blank theme
    • Register patterns, enqueue styles from functions.php
    • Smarter use of AI to get work done faster and more efficiently
    • Convert a classic theme to block theme

    FAQโ€™s

    Who can join this cohort?

    This cohort is ideal for developers, designers, and WordPress users who want to learn how to build Block Themes. If youโ€™re already familiar with the Block Editor and want to move into theme development, this is for you.

    What are the prerequisites?

    Participants should have a basic understanding of WordPress and how themes work. Prior experience with the Block Editor is recommended. Familiarity with HTMLHTML HTML is an acronym for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is a markup language that is used in the development of web pages and websites. and CSSCSS CSS is an acronym for cascading style sheets. This is what controls the design or look and feel of a site. is required, and a basic understanding of PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. https://www.php.net/manual/en/preface.php will be helpful.

    Do I need to know coding?

    Yes, some coding knowledge is expected. You should be comfortable with HTML and CSS. Basic PHP knowledge will help you better understand theme structure and functionality.

    What is the duration of each class?

    Each live session will run for approximately 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the topic.

    When will the sessions take place?

    Live classes will be held every Sunday via Zoom. The exact schedule will be shared with participants before the cohort begins.

    Is this training free?

    Yes! This cohort-based learning experience is completely free and open to anyone eager to learn.

    Will the sessions be recorded?

    We aim to record the sessions whenever possible, so you can catch up if you miss a class. However, live participation is highly encouraged for the best learning experience.

    How do I register?

    Simply fill out the General Interest Form linked below, and weโ€™ll notify you when the cohort is about to begin.

    Register Here

    SAndrew 5:20 pm on March 29, 2026
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    Training Team Meeting Recap – 24 March 2026

    This meeting followedย this meeting agenda in GitHub. You can see conversations from the meeting in thisย Slack Log. (If you donโ€™t have aย SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ย account, you canย set one up.)

    Introductions and Welcome

    There were 31 attendees: @sibokul, @ravigadhiyawp, @sonaliprajapati, @rjekic, @pooja-n, @freewebmentor, @rfluethi, @komalvaja, @dhruvang21, @huzaifaalmesbah, @vishitshah, @nazmul111, @mebo, @saif2002, @rithika3, @vasantrajput, @vijay5696, @sumitsingh, @pravin1996, @noruzzaman, @jagirbahesh, @mehrazmorshed, @dilip2615 (async), @devmuhib (async), @amitpatelmd (async), @benazeer (async), @mohkatz (async), @harshjadav003 (async), @andrewssanya (async), @binarygary (async), @valeriewandeler (async)

    Newcomers:ย  @prajapatvishnu, @jesus0903

    Meeting hosted by:ย @Rjekic

    Note Taker:ย @AndrewSsanya

    Note Reviewer:ย @VasantRajput

    Welcome! Please post in theย #trainingย channel or reach out to a team member to help you with contributing. Resources to check outย our onboarding program, and ourย Guide Program.

    News

    Meeting Note Takers

    Here is our current note taker roster:

    Important note: If anyone needs to know more about Note Taking and need guide in creating a Recap Note Post then you can DM to @VasantRajput. He will guide you for a Recap Note and he will review & publish your Recap Post.

    Looking for feedback

    • We need your help in finding all the content that could be updated and consolidated. We would love to have two groups of volunteers โ€“ one that will go through all the handbook content, and one that will check the courses. Please state your interest, and we will help you organize and start working on these important issues.
    • BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Theme Development Course Cohort Learning Pathway Development โ€“ Weโ€™re planning a cohort-based learning program focused on Block Theme Development, and before turning it into a full course, we want to build the learning pathway together with the community. Letโ€™s do this together โ€“ https://github.com/WordPress/Learn/issues/3381
    • Weโ€™re noticing a shortage of content creators in the Training Team. How can we encourage more dedicated content creators to join? Please share your ideas. It would be invaluable to have local content creators who can translate existing English content into their local languages

    Looking for volunteers

    Updates from last weekโ€™s Triage Squad session

    • N/A

    Other News

    Come and Contribute

    Contribution Acknowledgement

    • Badges awarded:ย 
      • N/A
    • Give Props:
      • N/A

    Project updates

    Upcoming Online Workshops

    There are no planned workshops for this week, but you can watch the previous workshops:

    Open Discussions

    • What have you been working on, and how has it been going?
      • @SumitSingh: Iโ€™m currently working on planning the #training teamโ€™s participation in the WC Asia 2026 Contribution Day.
    • Anything youโ€™ve accomplished since the last meeting?
    • Do you have any blockers?
    • Can another contributor or Training Team members help you in some way?

      Open Discussions

      • If you have topics youโ€™d like discussed in the meeting, please leave them as a comment on this issue.
        • @lakshmananphp: hey all, do we have a AI usage policy for training team related stuff? I mean using AI for first round of feedback in vetting a topic, reviewing content etc.
          • @rjekic: No, we are not using AI in any form for now. We are currently redefining our workflows, and soon we will say more about it.
      • Whatโ€™s your plan in 2026 related to WordPress?
      • Currently, no new topics have been raised, but asynchronous contributions are welcome via theย Slack threadย to continue the discussion.

      You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.

      #meeting-recap, #training-team

      Sumit Singh 9:32 am on March 24, 2026
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      WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day

      Thank you for joining the WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ Training Team! We have organized activities for both new and experienced contributors to participate in throughout the day.ย See the schedule for WC Asia Contributor Day here.

      Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that we will be hosting online events during Contributor Day, enabling those unable to attend WordCamp Asia to participate remotely. Join us for online contributions via the MeetupMeetup All local/regional gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps are organized through https://www.meetup.com/. A meetup is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for โ€˜WordPressโ€™ on meetup.com will help you find options in your area. link below. Stay tuned for the event schedule!

      Join the online events on Meetup.

      Table Leads: @sumitsingh @rjekic, @sonaliprajapati, @rithika3

      SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ย Monitor:ย  @devmuhib @vasantrajput

      Online Coordinator:ย @devmuhib @vasantrajput

      How can I best prepare?

      You can prepare for Contributor Day by ensuring youโ€™ve got these starter tools ready:

      Instructions for preparing in advance can be found here:ย Welcome to the Training Team! If you are a developer, check out theseย Dev-squad guidelines.

      Please note:ย For registering for Slack, be sure to log in usingย [email protected]ย your email address. Not your normal email address.

      Training Team Mission

      The WordPress training teamย helps people learnย to use, extend, and contribute to WordPress through synchronous and asynchronous learning, as well as downloadable lesson plans for instructors to use in live environments, available atย learn.wordpress.org.

      Iโ€™m new to the Training Team!
      I have experience working with the Training Team!

      Iโ€™m new to the Training Team!

      Thanks for joining! Please walk through our brand-newย Onboarding Program. This will give you an overview of the team, help you set up the accounts you need to contribute, and even walk you through your first contribution!

      Getting Started โ€“ The Training Team Onboarding Program

      We expect the onboarding program above to take 30-60 minutes. Once youโ€™ve completed onboarding, jump into these other activities to continue contributing!

      Review published content and submit feedback

      WordPress software continues to grow, and new features get added all the time. Reviewing published content and updating content is important in keeping the Learn WordPress website current. Follow theย team guide about reviewing published contentย to leave feedback about any content below. (Reviewing older content would be helpful!)

      Courses
      Lesson Plans

      Submit new content topic ideas

      Browse the Learn WordPress website and let us know if there are any topics you think would be valuable to add. Share your topic ideas in our GitHubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the โ€˜pull requestโ€™ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. https://github.com/ repository using the button below:

      New GitHub Issue: Topic Idea

      I have experience working with the Training Team!

      Thanks for joining! Depending on your interests, there are a few ways you can get involved. For each of the tasks below, the team handbook should help you with process specifics. But if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

      Content Creation

      Are you interested in creating content? If so, then creating content related to WordPress 6.9.

      Content Translation

      Are you interested in translating content? If so, then translating content related to theย Localization Foundation projectย is our priority today. Do you speak Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Hindi, or Italian? Join us in localizing content for these languages, along with 8 others. We also have courses focused on onboarding contributors that will assist in the WordPress mentorship program:

      You can learn how to get started inย content localization on this handbook page.

      Content Reviews

      Are you interested in editing content? If so, then reviewing content waiting to be published is our priority today.

      Start by finding a piece of content to review in our content development board.ย This GitHub viewย has filtered all content waiting for reviews before it is published. Follow the teamโ€™sย Guidelines for reviewing contentย and leave your reviews right there in GitHub.

      Subject Matter Expert

      Aย subject-matter expertย is someone who has extensive knowledge in a particular field or area and can provide advice, guidance, and direction in that subject. If you would like to help vet topics, please visit theย Vetting Topic Ideas handbook page.

      Triage Developer Issues

      Are you a developer interested in working on issues for the Learn website? If so, then working through ourย Website Development project boardย is our priority today.

      Start by reviewing issues โ€œIn Reviewโ€. Any help you can provide regarding issues โ€œIn Progressโ€ would be great, too. But in general, any attention you can give to any issue would be much appreciated.

      If there are enough interested Developers, then we can also create a developer-focused working group so that they can focus on related issues.

      Cross-team collaboration opportunitiesย ย 

      Share your thoughts or ideas on how the Training Team can collaborate more effectively with other Make WordPress Teams, such as Marketing, Documentation, and others.

      Before you leaveโ€ฆ

      Weโ€™d love to hear about your accomplishments from the day. Before you leave the table, please fill out the Contributor Day Attendee Feedback Form and reply to the appropriate thread in Slack.

      Contributor Day Attendee Feedback Form

      โ† Back

      Thank you for your response. โœจ

      Did you attend in person or virtually?(required)

      #contributor-days, #learn-wordpress, #training, #training-team, #wordcamp, #wordcamp-asia

      Vasantsinh Rajput 5:42 pm on March 22, 2026
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      Training Team Meeting Recap โ€“ 17th March 2026

      This meeting followedย this meeting agenda in GitHub. You can see conversations from the meeting in thisย Slack Log. (If you donโ€™t have aย SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ย account, you canย set one up.)

      Introductions and Welcome

      There were 29 attendees: @pooja-n, @noruzzaman, @sibokul, @sonaliprajapati, @nazmul111, @sumitsingh, @freewebmentor, @rjekic, @ravigadhiyawp, @vishitshah, @vijay5696, @rithika3, @jenish1234, @rfluethi, @pravin1996, @dilip2615, @bigod, @ranupatel11, @makanikaran, @rraventos, @lakshmananphp (async), @harshjadav003 (async), @divyeshk71 (async), @VasantRajput (async), @huzaifaalmesbah (async), @mohkatz (async), @benazeer (async), @jagirbahesh (async), @komalvaja (async)

      Newcomers:ย @hellosazzad, @developermahmud, @sifatullahdev, @abdullahtalukdar999, @saadbah30

      Meeting hosted by:ย  @devmuhib

      Note Taker:ย  @VasantRajput

      Note Reviewer:ย  @VasantRajput

      Welcome! Please post in theย #trainingย channel or reach out to a team member to help you with contributing. Resources to check outย our onboarding program, and ourย Guide Program.

      News

      Meeting Note Takers

      Here is our current note taker roster:

      Important note: If anyone needs to know more about note-taking and needs a guide in creating a Recap Note Post, then you can DM to @VasantRajput. He will guide you for a Recap Note, and he will review & publish your Recap Post.

      Looking for feedback

      • We need your help in finding all the content that could be updated and consolidated. We would love to have two groups of volunteers โ€“ one that will go through all the handbook content, and one that will check the courses. Please state your interest and we will help you organise and start working on these important issues.
      • BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Theme Development Course Cohort Learning Pathway Development โ€“ Weโ€™re planning a cohort-based learning program focused on Block Theme Development, and before turning it into a full course, we want to build the learning pathway together with the community.

      Looking for volunteers

      Updates from last weekโ€™s Triage Squad session

      • No meeting last week.
      • Once we organise the squad, we will start the triage process

      Other News

      Come and Contribute

      This weekโ€™s contribution focus area

      Contribution Acknowledgement

      Project updates

      Upcoming Online Workshops

      Open Discussions

      You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.

      #meeting-recap, #training, #training-team

      Muhibul Haque 4:23 am on March 16, 2026  

      Step-by-Step Guide to Building Campus Connect and WordCamp Event Websites

      In recent years, WordPress has launched several educational initiatives aimed at supporting students, educators, and new contributors around the world. These programs help introduce WordPress not only as a website-building tool but also as a platform for learning open-source collaboration and community participation.

      Some of the most notable initiatives include WP Campus Connect, WP Credits, and Student Clubs. These programs are designed to connect universities and educational institutions with the global WordPress community. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world projects, students can learn practical skills while contributing to the open-source ecosystem.

      Across many universities and colleges, community members and organizers are hosting events such as Campus Connect workshops, sessions and student clubs. These events help students and beginners learn how to use WordPress, understand open-source contribution, and explore opportunities in the WordPress ecosystem.

      Event Websites for WordPress Community Programs

      For every official community event, WordPress provides a dedicated event website where organizers can share all the necessary information. These sites typically include:

      • Event details and schedules
      • Speaker information
      • Registration links
      • Venue or online meeting details
      • Announcements and updates

      These event websites are built using the WordPress BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Editor, which is the default content editor in WordPress. The Block Editor allows organizers to visually create pages using blocks such as headings, images, columns, buttons, and more.

      While the Block Editor is powerful and flexible, many new users find it challenging at first. Some organizers struggle with:

      • Understanding how blocks work
      • Structuring to develop event pages effectively
      • Managing layouts for schedules, speakers, and content
      • Designing a complete event website using blocks

      Because of this learning curve, many event organizers feel unsure about how to build their event sites quickly and efficiently.

      Learn WordPress Workshops to Help Organizers

      To address this challenge, several workshops have been organized through Learn WordPress. These workshops are specifically designed to help Campus Connect and WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. organizers learn how to build their event websites using the Block Editor.

      During these sessions, participants learn practical steps such as:

      • Creating essential event pages
      • Using block patterns and layouts
      • Building schedules and speaker sections
      • Customizing the design using blocks
      • Publishing a complete event website without writing code

      The goal of these workshops is to make it easier for organizers to launch their event websites quickly and confidently.

      Through hands-on demonstrations, participants can follow along and learn how WordPress blocks work in real scenarios. This approach helps organizers save time and reduces the frustration that sometimes comes with learning a new editing system.

      Workshop Recordings and Learning Resources

      If you couldnโ€™t attend the live workshops, donโ€™t worry. The sessions were recorded and are available as learning resources, allowing anyone to watch them later and follow the steps at their own pace.

      Workshop 1: Learning the Basics of Block Editor

      Workshop 2: Creating a WordPress Event Website

      Workshop 3: Designing Organisers Pages with Blocks

      Workshop 4: Event Ticket Registration Process