Unlock the full power of modern WordPress for enterprise with this immersive course on the Gutenberg framework and Block Editor. You’ll master everything from block themes and custom blocks to advanced concepts like patterns, templates, and variations. Discover editor customization, optimize performance, the Interactivity API, headless integration and third-party systems, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, security, robust testing, and staying ahead of the evolving Gutenberg roadmap. Elevate your development skills and lead the way in building scalable, enterprise-ready WordPress experiences!

Course Prerequisites

  • Proficient in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and React fundamentals.
  • Experience developing with WordPress, including theme and plugin development.
  • Familiarity with the Block Editor (Gutenberg) and WordPress theming concepts.
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Comfortable using build tools such as npm, Webpack, or similar.

Course Outcomes

This advanced course equips developers to build, customize, and scale WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) solutions for enterprise environments. Participants will master modern block development workflows, performance tuning, interactivity, and integrations with headless and third-party systems.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Develop custom blocks using modern Gutenberg APIs and React-based components.
  • Create and manage block themes, patterns, templates, and variations.
  • Customize and extend the Block Editor interface to match enterprise needs.
  • Optimize performance and accessibility of block-based interfaces.
  • Implement secure, interactive, and scalable blocks using the Interactivity API.
  • Integrate Gutenberg with external APIs and headless WordPress setups.
  • Apply CI/CD workflows and best practices for testing and deployment.

Estimated Course Completion Time

6 – 8 Hours

Introduction

Lessons

Introduction to Gutenberg Overview of Block themes

Building With Blocks

Lessons

Alternatives to Custom Blocks Building Block Themes Block Patterns Block Templates Block Variations

Building Custom Blocks

Lessons

Setting Up Your Environment Project Scaffolding Anatomy of a Gutenberg Block Block Development Workflow

Using Components From @wordpress/components

Lessons

Overview of the @wordpress/components Package Key Components and Their Applications Best Practices for Using Components

Advanced Block Development

Lessons

Block Features Block Categories Styling Blocks Bindings Complex InnerBlocks Block Context Deprecation Transforms Remote Data Blocks

Customizing the Editor Experience

Lessons

Custom Block Controls Slot & Fill System Registering Custom Block Styles Editor Filters and Actions Using the WordPress VIP Block Governance Plugin

WordPress Data Layer and wp.data

Lessons

Introduction to the WordPress Data Layer Using useSelect and useDispatch Fetching Data With wp.data Modifying Data Creating Custom Data Stores

Interactivity API

Lessons

Overview of the Interactivity API Implementing the Interactivity API Global State, Local Context, and Derived State

Performance and Optimization

Lessons

Optimizing JavaScript for Gutenberg Managing Editor Performance

Security and Accessibility

Lessons

Accessibility in Blocks Security Best Practices for Blocks

Testing and Deployment

Lessons

Testing Gutenberg Blocks Code Quality and Linting Continuous Integration and Deployment

Integration With Enterprise Systems

Lessons

Headless WordPress and the Block Editor Integrating Third-Party APIs Multisite Considerations for Block Development

Roadmap and Case Studies

Lessons

Upcoming Features and Roadmap Community Contribution

Test Your Knowledge

Lessons

Quiz