Drupal Theming

Course Description

The look and feel of a Drupal site is remarkably flexible. With the Drupal theme system, you have the ability to change the HTML output of your site, and add implement a design by adding CSS and Javascript.

In this course, you'll learn how to build a responsive Drupal theme to customize the look of your Drupal site. We’ll create a theme based on Drupal core, and another using a front-end framework. Learn how to create layouts, customize Twig templates, and best practices for organizing your theme.

For more advanced training, check out the Advanced Drupal Theming course.

Learning Objectives

You'll come away from the course with knowledge of:

• Best practices for Drupal theming
• How theming fits in with the overall process of developing a Drupal website
• Steps for developing a custom theme
• Using a CSS framework such as Bootstrap or Zurb Foundation
• When to use theming vs. configuration
• Drupal core themes
• What's easy and what's hard to change about the front-end of Drupal

Week-by-Week Outline

You'll have lessons to complete between live sessions (exercises with video instructions) and access to a Slack channel and a one-on-one session to help you out.

Week 1

• Install Party & Introductions
• Role of Theming
• Using Drupal's Core Themes
• Drupal's Templating System

Week 2

• CSS and Javascript for Your Drupal Theme
• Twig Syntax and Twig Debug
• Sub-theming

Week 3

• Using SASS with Your Drupal Theme
• Extending Twig Templates & Using Libraries
• Using Libraries to Manage Internal & External Assets
• Best Practices for Drupal Theming
• Wrap-Up

Who Will Get the Most Out of This Course?

This course is ideal for designers and developers who have experience using CSS and HTML, and who are responsible for developing, maintaining, or extending a Drupal theme. It will also be useful for Drupal 7 themers who want to upgrade their skills.

FAQ

Our blended learning approach mixes the best of both worlds: live online sessions and self-paced complementary learning materials. The core of our online training offering is our expert-led live sessions. In addition, you can always take advantage of our virtual learning platform's training guides and video tutorials as needed.

Here's what to expect:

👩‍🏫 Interactive sessions over Zoom (twice a week from 2 pm to 4 pm ET)
📺 On-demand videos and virtual exercises to complete in between the sessions
👨‍💻 A one-to-one session with your trainer for personalized support
💬 A dedicated Slack workspace to get real-time answers to your specific questions
🏆 A certificate upon completion