Installing and Activating the Customizr Pro Theme
This lesson demonstrates how P.L.E.M. Academy students install and activate the Customizr Pro theme on their personal WordPress websites. The theme is provided as part of the website setup process and serves as the foundation for the student’s online portfolio, resume, textbook project, and professional presence.
Step 1: Download the Theme
Students begin by downloading the Customizr Pro theme ZIP file provided through P.L.E.M. Academy.
The downloaded ZIP file should remain compressed and should not be extracted before installation.
Step 2: Navigate to Themes
From the WordPress dashboard:
- Select Appearance.
- Select Themes.
- Select Add New Theme.
- Select Upload Theme.
Step 3: Upload the ZIP File
Choose the downloaded ZIP file and upload it to WordPress.
Once uploaded:
- Select Install.
- Select Activate.
The theme is now installed on the website.
Step 4: Activate the License Key
After activating the theme:
- Return to Themes.
- Locate the Customizr Pro license area.
- Enter the activation key provided.
- Save the settings.
Once activated, the full functionality of the theme becomes available.
Why This Matters
The website acts as a professional portfolio that can host:
- Resumes.
- Textbooks.
- Research projects.
- Professional writing.
- Coursework.
- Career documentation.
The website becomes part of the student’s long term professional development process.
Lesson 1: Logging In and Changing Your Password
This lesson is the first step in the Modern Web Development Certificate. Students learn how to access their website, update account information, and secure their account by changing their password. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Accessing Your Website
After joining the P.L.E.M. Academy Research Position or higher membership tier, students receive their personal WordPress website.
To log in:
- Navigate to your website URL.
- Add /login to the end of the URL.
- Enter the username provided.
- Enter the password provided.
- Select Login.
Updating Your Profile
Once logged in:
- Select Howdy Admin.
- Select Edit Profile.
- Verify your email address.
- Add a profile description if desired.
- Upload a profile image.
Students are encouraged to keep their profile information professional because the website will eventually serve as part of their public portfolio.
Changing Your Password
The first action every student should take is creating a new password.
Within the profile settings:
- Locate Set New Password.
- Create a secure password.
- Save the changes.
This ensures that the account remains secure and under the student’s control.
The Purpose of the Website
The website is designed to host:
- Your resume.
- Your textbook project.
- Your research activities.
- Your portfolio.
- Your professional accomplishments.
Students retain ownership of the work they create and may eventually publish and market their completed projects independently. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Month One Objectives
Month One focuses entirely on setting up WordPress and becoming familiar with the website.
Students learn:
- Logging in.
- Changing passwords.
- Installing themes.
- Using the dashboard.
- Managing pages and posts.
- Customizing website settings.
The objective is not mastery but familiarity. Over time, students gradually build experience that can later be documented on resumes and job applications. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}