Block Theme Development Course Cohort Learning Pathway Development

[devmuhib009]

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• Topic description:
  We’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.

This cohort is an open, collaborative space for developers, designers, educators, and WordPress contributors who are interested in shaping what an ideal Block Theme Development learning journey should look like — from fundamentals to real-world implementation.

Instead of starting with a fixed syllabus, we’ll work together to:

1. Identify essential concepts and skills for block theme development
2. Decide the right learning order (beginner → intermediate → advanced)
3. Define practical outcomes, exercises, and milestones
4. Share experiences, gaps, and challenges faced while learning or teaching block themes
5. Align the pathway with real WordPress.org, client, and community needs

What support we’re looking for from contributors

To build an effective and practical Block Theme Development learning pathway, we’re inviting contributors to support us in the following ways:

• Help shape the learning pathway

Share your thoughts on how block theme development should be structured — what comes first, what builds next, and what learners should be able to do at each stage.

• Share real-world experience

If you have previous experience building block themes, contributing to themes, or working with the Site Editor, your insights can help us avoid common learning gaps and confusion.

• Suggest beginner-friendly approaches

Help us think about how to explain concepts clearly for newcomers — especially for learners starting from zero, with little or no prior block theme knowledge.

• Identify essential topics and skills

What must someone learn to confidently build a block theme? From theme.json and templates to patterns, styles, and best practices — your input matters.

• Help define a “zero to hero” journey

Collaborate with us on turning complex ideas into a progressive, easy-to-follow journey that takes learners from fundamentals to real, usable block themes.

• Audience (User, Developer, Designer, Contributor, etc.): Any
• Learning objectives (What will the learner be able to do as a result of this content?): WordPress Block Based Theme Development
• Content type (Online Workshop, Lesson, Course, or Facilitator Notes): Course Cohort
• WordPress version (optional):
• Will you be creating this content? (Yes or No): Yes

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[noruzzamans]

Thanks @devmuhib009 , This cohort sounds exciting! I would love to join as an attendee. This course will really help me apply block theme development to real-life projects, including a Campus Connect website I plan to build and organize in my campus.
Happy to participate, share learner feedback, and learn with the community.