Knowles Training Institute · Philippines
WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies Course in Philippines
Learn how to design, register, organise and use WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies to build structured, scalable content systems. A practical corporate training course delivered privately for organisations in the Philippines, whether onsite, virtual or at an arranged venue.
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What is the WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies course?
WordPress websites often begin with standard posts and pages, but growing content libraries can become difficult to manage without a clear information structure. Custom Post Types and Taxonomies provide a practical way to model content around the needs of the organisation and its users.
Custom Post Types and Taxonomies provide a structured way to model content in WordPress beyond standard posts and pages. They help teams separate content types, organise related information and create clearer content management workflows.
Learning how Custom Post Types and Taxonomies work helps WordPress teams build maintainable content structures, improve editorial consistency and make content easier to manage as a website grows.
In this course, participants learn how Custom Post Types and Taxonomies work, how to register and configure them, and how to connect structured content to practical WordPress workflows. The programme also covers naming, relationships, templates, queries and maintenance considerations.
Content architecture
Plan content types and fields around clear information needs.
Content relationships
Connect related content through clear, consistent relationships.
Structured content
Create structured content that is easier to manage and retrieve.
Taxonomy organisation
Model content categories, terms and editorial workflows.
WordPress tools
Use WordPress features and development tools effectively.
Troubleshooting
Resolve structural, query and taxonomy issues methodically.
Is this course right for your team?
A quick check against what this programme does and does not set out to do.
A good fit if
- Your team manages WordPress content that would benefit from structured content types
- Content responsibilities are shared across editors, administrators and developers
- You want a consistent standard for how content types and terms are organised
- Team members manage WordPress sites but have not had formal training in content modelling
- You need editors to maintain accurate, organised content as the site grows
Consider another course if
- You need general software training rather than WordPress content architecture
- Your priority is leadership or people management rather than WordPress development
- You are looking for formal software certification rather than practical WordPress training
- You want a highly specialised development topic such as advanced plugin engineering alone
Not sure? Tell us your WordPress setup and we will point you to a better-fitting programme.
What business problems does this course help address?
These are common content-management challenges organisations address when they ask us about WordPress structure and taxonomy training.
Content is difficult to structure
Different content types are forced into posts or pages, making the site harder to manage as it grows.
Related content is disconnected
Content relationships are handled manually, making related items harder to connect and maintain.
Content is hard to filter
Without clear types and taxonomies, editors and users can struggle to find the right content efficiently.
Content categories are inconsistent
Inconsistent taxonomy terms make navigation, filtering and reporting harder to maintain.
WordPress features are underused
Teams rely on manual workarounds instead of using WordPress content structures, queries and taxonomy features effectively.
Content structures become fragile
Poor naming, registration or relationships can create maintenance issues and costly rework later.
What participants will be better able to do.
The course focuses on practical capabilities for designing and maintaining structured WordPress content.
Participants will work towards the following course objectives.
- Understand the purpose of Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
- Identify content requirements before creating a Custom Post Type
- Create and register Custom Post Types using appropriate settings
- Configure taxonomies and apply them to relevant content types
- Distinguish Custom Post Types, built-in post types and Taxonomies
- Explain how structured content can improve editorial and content-management workflows
- Build a practical content model from a real website requirement
- Plan content relationships and taxonomy terms consistently
- Work with WordPress queries and structured content in practical scenarios
- Consider templates, archives and navigation for custom content
- Maintain naming, permissions and content governance considerations
- Apply maintainable best practices when designing Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
How the two days are structured.
Each stage builds on the one before it, so participants leave with a practical method for modelling and maintaining structured WordPress content.
- STAGE 01
Understand
What structured content is, how it fits WordPress, and when it is useful.
- STAGE 02
Model
Define content types, fields and taxonomy terms around real content requirements.
- STAGE 03
Register
Register Custom Post Types and Taxonomies with clear names, labels and settings.
- STAGE 04
Connect
Connect content through taxonomy relationships, queries and practical templates.
- STAGE 05
Maintain
Apply maintainable practices, test the structure and resolve common implementation issues.
What the course covers.
The programme covers the foundations, implementation and practical use of Custom Post Types and Taxonomies in WordPress.
- What are Custom Post Types?The purpose of Custom Post Types and how they extend WordPress beyond standard content.
- When should you use a Custom Post Type?How to decide whether a separate content type is appropriate for a project.
- Why structured content mattersHow clear content structures support editors, developers, navigation and users.
- Registering Custom Post TypesLabels, settings, capabilities and registration choices for a maintainable content type.
- Taxonomies, terms and content relationshipsHierarchical and non-hierarchical taxonomies, labels and assignment to content types.
- Working with WordPress toolsPractical use of WordPress functions, development workflows and debugging tools.
- Taxonomy design, labels and naming conventionsDesigning terms and relationships so content can be grouped and discovered logically.
- Terms, slugs and namingConsistent labels, slugs and naming conventions that remain manageable over time.
- Registering and configuring Custom Post TypesApplying taxonomies consistently and understanding how structured content is queried.
- Queries and template considerationsUsing structured content in queries, archives and relevant WordPress templates.
- TroubleshootingDiagnosing registration, taxonomy, query and content-relationship issues.
- Maintainable content architectureReviewing naming, governance and maintenance choices for long-term use.
How participants learn.
A practical learning approach. Short facilitator inputs, WordPress examples, guided configuration, hands-on exercises, application to your own site requirements, and structured reflection.
- 01
Learn
Short, focused facilitator input on the concept and why it matters in WordPress.
- 02
See
Worked examples and realistic WordPress scenarios.
- 03
Practise
Guided exercises where participants design and configure structured content.
- 04
Apply
Participants apply the method to their own WordPress content requirements.
- 05
Reflect
Structured review and an action plan for the next implementation step.
Where participants can apply these skills.
The website and content-management situations where teams can apply the course material after training.
Resource libraries and directories
Model resources, profiles, listings or other repeatable content as dedicated content types.
Editorial categorisation
Organise content with clear taxonomy terms and consistent naming.
Content archives
Create clearer structures for browsing, filtering and retrieving custom content.
Related content
Connect related content through shared taxonomies and structured relationships.
Project and portfolio content
Structure projects, case studies, portfolios or other recurring website content.
Growing content libraries
Keep larger content libraries organised as the number of entries and terms increases.
Who should attend this course?
This WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies workshop in Philippines is designed for people who need to build, manage or improve structured WordPress content.
- WordPress Administrators
- Developers
- Content Managers
- Web Project Leads
- Digital Teams
- Marketing and Communications Teams
- Website Owners
Prerequisites & experience level
Basic familiarity with WordPress is helpful, but no formal qualification is required. The programme is pitched at foundation to intermediate level and works well for mixed groups of administrators, content managers and developers.
Group size
- Minimum: 1 participant
- Maximum: 25 participants
We keep the session interactive at every size, so everyone can take part in discussion, configuration and hands-on practice.
How the two days run.
The standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. The outline below shows the shape of a typical day; the exact running order is confirmed with you before delivery.
Day one: content modelling and registration
- 9:00Welcome, objectives and what structured WordPress content covers
- 10:30Custom Post Types, Taxonomies and why structured content matters
- 11:30Registering content properly and handling tasks effectively
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Taxonomy design, labels and naming conventions
- 15:30Registering and configuring Custom Post Types
- 17:00Day one review and implementation reflection
Day two: relationships, queries and maintenance
- 9:00Recap and applying WordPress tools to structured content
- 10:30Taxonomies, terms and content relationships
- 11:30Queries and template considerations in practice
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Troubleshooting in WordPress content work
- 15:30Maintainable content architecture and best practices
- 17:00Implementation planning and close
Format, customisation and facilitator.
Format & delivery
The duration of this WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies in Philippines workshop is 2 full days. Knowles Training Institute Philippines can also contextualise the workshop according to different durations.
- 3 full days
- 2 full days · 9am to 5pm (standard)
- 1 day
- Half day
- 90 minutes
- 60 minutes
Delivered onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online.
Customisation
The programme can be contextualised to your organisation without diluting the core capability or depth of learning. Commonly adapted:
- Examples and content terminology from your sector
- Exercises built around your own content types and workflows
- Duration and depth of each topic
- Participant level and mix of roles
- Implementation plans aligned to your website objectives
Facilitator matching
We match the facilitator to your audience and context rather than assigning whoever is free. We consider:
- The experience and mix of the group
- Your website, industry and working environment
- The delivery format and language of the session
- The specific implementation outcomes you have asked for
A pre-course consultation is held before delivery so the content lands on the day.
What participants receive.
Each participant will receive the following materials for the WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies course in Philippines.
Learner’s Guide
A workbook covering the full course content, used during the session and kept afterwards.
Course Handouts
Exercises, configuration examples and reference sheets used in the practical activities.
Presentation Slides
The slide deck used during the course, provided for later reference.
Certification of Completion
Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.
Included with every booking, at no additional charge.
Pricing and investment.
There are 4 pricing options available for this WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies course in Philippines. Course participants not in Philippines may choose to sign up for our online WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies training course.
USD 679.97
Unlimited participants
USD 259.97
Per participant
USD 419.97
Per participant
USD 569.97
Standard delivery
What’s included
- Pre-course consultation
- Customised content, where applicable
- Facilitator and training materials
- Venue or virtual delivery
- Post-course follow-up, where applicable
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What our participants say
Written feedback published on our Knowles Training Institute reviews page.
Good if can also tailor to the level of participants in the workshop (similar to how it was conducted today). The trainer is very flexible!
It’s a great session with Karan, really appreciate the well-planned training materials and his facilitating skills.
I was totally engaged in his training and was able to pick up the theoretical information from his excellent communication skill.
Why organisations choose us
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Who is this course designed for?
WordPress administrators, developers, content managers, web project leads and digital teams. Anyone who needs to understand or improve structured WordPress content.
What are the learning objectives of this course?
Participants learn to plan Custom Post Types and Taxonomies, register and configure them, organise terms, connect content, work with queries and consider practical maintenance and governance.
Do participants need any prior experience?
No. Basic familiarity with WordPress is helpful, but the programme is suitable for mixed groups where some participants have limited formal experience with structured content design.
What is the duration of the course?
Standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. We can also contextualise the workshop to 3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes or 60 minutes.
Is the programme available online?
Yes. We deliver interactive, facilitator-led virtual sessions with the same activities, discussion and practical work as the in-person format.
Can this course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We adapt examples, terminology, exercises, duration and implementation activities to your website, industry and objectives, without diluting the core capability or depth of learning.
What is the group size for this course?
Group sizes run from a minimum of 1 participant to a maximum of 25. Smaller groups allow more individual attention, and the format stays interactive at every size.
Will participants receive a certificate on completion?
Yes. Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.
What training methodology do you use?
An active learning approach: short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.
Will we receive course materials?
Yes. Each participant receives a learner’s guide, course handouts and the presentation slides used during the course, plus a certification of training completion.
Is there any pre-course preparation?
No formal pre-work is required. We do hold a pre-course consultation to understand your website goals, content requirements and context.
Is there post-course support?
Yes. Participants keep all resources, and we provide post-course follow-up where applicable to help sustain application after training.
Can the course be delivered at our workplace?
Yes. We deliver onsite at your premises in the Philippines, at an arranged venue, or live online.
What are the technical requirements for online training?
For virtual delivery, a stable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and access to the agreed video platform. We share joining details and run a quick check beforehand.
How much does the course cost?
There are four options: USD 679.97 for a 60-minute lunch talk session, USD 259.97 per participant for a half day, USD 419.97 per participant for 1 day and USD 569.97 per participant for 2 days. Group discounts of up to 40% are available.
When is the next available date?
Contact us for the latest WordPress Custom Post Types and Taxonomies course in Philippines schedules. Email [email protected] or send an enquiry using the form on this page.
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Available across the Philippines.
Our corporate training course is also available in the cities and provinces below. We deliver onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online wherever your team is based.
- Quezon City
- Manila
- Davao City
- Caloocan
- Cebu City
- Zamboanga City
- Taguig
- Antipolo
- Pasig
- Cagayan de Oro
- Parañaque
- Valenzuela
- Bacoor
- General Santos
- Makati
- Dasmariñas
- Las Piñas
- Mandaluyong
- Bacolod
- Muntinlupa
- Angeles
- Baguio
- San Jose del Monte
- Tarlac City
- Calamba
- Malolos
- Santa Rosa
- Iligan
- Marikina
- Navotas
- Boracay (Aklan)
- Palawan (Puerto Princesa City)
- Bohol (Tagbilaran City)
- Siargao (Surigao del Norte)
- Coron (Palawan)
- Vigan (Ilocos Sur)
- Sagada (Mountain Province)
- Batangas (Batangas City)
- Batanes (Basco)
- Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)
From enquiry to delivery.
You will always know what happens next, and nothing is committed until you have seen the scope and the cost.
- STEP 01
Send your enquiry
Tell us your dates, numbers and preferred format using the form below.
- STEP 02
Pre-course consultation
We discuss your goals, audience and context so the content fits.
- STEP 03
Receive a proposal
Scope, schedule and quotation, with time to consider before agreeing.
- STEP 04
Confirm and prepare
Dates locked, materials prepared and the facilitator matched to your group.
- STEP 05
Deliver and follow up
The course runs, and post-course follow-up sustains it back at work.
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