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Lộ Trình WordPress Developer 2026

Lộ trình học WordPress chi tiết nhất 2026 với Theme Development, Plugin Development, WooCommerce, Gutenberg Blocks. Checklist từng bước, mức lương, cơ hội việc làm và resources miễn phí.

Lộ Trình Chi Tiết 9-12 Tháng

Roadmap được chia thành 6 giai đoạn rõ ràng, từ basics đến advanced

1
Tháng 1-2: WordPress Fundamentals

Mục tiêu: Thành thạo WordPress admin và basic setup

WordPress Installation & Setup (3 tuần):

  • Local Development: Local by Flywheel, XAMPP, Docker
  • Hosting Setup: Shared hosting, VPS, Managed WordPress hosting
  • WordPress Installation: Manual, One-click, wp-cli
  • File Structure: wp-content, wp-admin, wp-includes

WordPress Admin (3 tuần):

  • Dashboard: Posts, Pages, Media Library, Comments
  • Settings: General, Reading, Permalinks, Discussion
  • Users & Roles: Administrator, Editor, Author, Subscriber
  • Menus & Widgets: Navigation, Sidebars, Footer

Themes & Plugins Basics (2 tuần):

  • Theme Installation: Free themes, Premium themes, Child themes
  • Theme Customizer: Colors, Fonts, Layout options
  • Essential Plugins: Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, WP Super Cache
  • Plugin Management: Install, Update, Deactivate, Delete

Dự án thực hành:

  • • Setup local WordPress development environment
  • • Build personal blog với free theme
  • • Build business website với premium theme
2
Tháng 3-4: Gutenberg & Page Builders

Mục tiêu: Master block editor và page builders

Gutenberg Block Editor (4 tuần):

  • Core Blocks: Paragraph, Heading, Image, Gallery, List
  • Layout Blocks: Columns, Group, Cover, Media & Text
  • Block Patterns: Pre-designed layouts, Custom patterns
  • Reusable Blocks: Create, Edit, Sync across posts
  • Full Site Editing (FSE): Block themes, Template editing

Page Builders (4 tuần):

  • Elementor: Widgets, Templates, Theme Builder, Popup Builder
  • Divi: Visual Builder, Divi Library, Global elements
  • Beaver Builder: Modules, Templates, Themer
  • Responsive Design: Mobile, Tablet, Desktop views
  • Performance: Optimize page builder output

Dự án thực hành:

  • • Build landing page với Gutenberg blocks
  • • Build portfolio website với Elementor
  • • Create custom block patterns
3
Tháng 5-7: Theme Development

Mục tiêu: Build custom WordPress themes từ scratch

PHP Fundamentals (4 tuần):

  • PHP Basics: Variables, Arrays, Functions, Loops
  • OOP PHP: Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Namespaces
  • PHP & HTML: Embedding PHP, Template tags
  • PHP & MySQL: Database queries, PDO basics

Theme Structure (4 tuần):

  • Required Files: style.css, index.php, functions.php
  • Template Files: header.php, footer.php, sidebar.php
  • Template Hierarchy: single.php, page.php, archive.php, 404.php
  • Template Tags: the_title(), the_content(), the_excerpt()
  • The Loop: WP_Query, get_posts(), have_posts()

Advanced Theme Features (4 tuần):

  • Custom Post Types: register_post_type(), Custom taxonomies
  • Custom Fields: ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), Meta boxes
  • Theme Customizer: add_theme_support(), Customizer API
  • Enqueue Scripts/Styles: wp_enqueue_script(), wp_enqueue_style()
  • Child Themes: Override parent theme, Safe customization

Dự án thực hành:

  • • Build custom theme từ scratch (blog theme)
  • • Create child theme cho popular theme
  • • Build portfolio theme với Custom Post Types
4
Tháng 8-9: Plugin Development

Mục tiêu: Build custom WordPress plugins

Plugin Basics (4 tuần):

  • Plugin Structure: Main file, Plugin header, Folder structure
  • Activation/Deactivation: register_activation_hook(), register_deactivation_hook()
  • Hooks System: Actions (add_action), Filters (add_filter)
  • Shortcodes: add_shortcode(), Shortcode attributes
  • Widgets: WP_Widget class, Widget registration

Advanced Plugin Development (4 tuần):

  • Admin Pages: add_menu_page(), add_submenu_page(), Settings API
  • Database Operations: $wpdb, Custom tables, CRUD operations
  • REST API: register_rest_route(), Custom endpoints
  • AJAX: wp_ajax_, wp_ajax_nopriv_, Nonces for security
  • Custom Gutenberg Blocks: @wordpress/scripts, Block registration

Security & Best Practices:

  • Data Validation: sanitize_text_field(), esc_html(), esc_attr()
  • Nonces: wp_nonce_field(), wp_verify_nonce()
  • Capability Checks: current_user_can()
  • Prepared Statements

Dự án thực hành:

  • • Build simple plugin (custom shortcode, widget)
  • • Build plugin với admin settings page
  • • Build custom Gutenberg block
5
Tháng 10-11: WooCommerce Development

Mục tiêu: Build e-commerce websites với WooCommerce

WooCommerce Basics (4 tuần):

  • Setup: Installation, General settings, Currency, Tax
  • Products: Simple, Variable, Grouped, External products
  • Product Attributes: Size, Color, Custom attributes
  • Categories & Tags: Product organization
  • Shipping: Flat rate, Free shipping, Shipping zones

Payment & Orders (2 tuần):

  • Payment Gateways: PayPal, Stripe, COD, Bank transfer
  • Order Management: Order status, Refunds, Notes
  • Coupons: Discount types, Usage restrictions
  • Reports: Sales, Customers, Stock reports

WooCommerce Development (2 tuần):

  • Template Overrides: woocommerce folder in theme
  • WooCommerce Hooks: woocommerce_before_cart, woocommerce_checkout_fields
  • Custom Product Types: Extend WC_Product class
  • WooCommerce REST API: Products, Orders, Customers endpoints

Dự án thực hành:

  • • Build complete e-commerce store
  • • Customize checkout process
  • • Integrate local payment gateway (VNPay, MoMo)
6
Tháng 12: Performance, Security & Deployment

Mục tiêu: Optimize và secure WordPress sites

Performance Optimization (2 tuần):

  • Caching: WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, Redis Object Cache
  • Image Optimization: WebP, Lazy loading, Compression
  • Database Optimization: Clean revisions, Optimize tables
  • CDN: Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, AWS CloudFront
  • Core Web Vitals: LCP, FID, CLS optimization

Security Hardening (1 tuần):

  • SSL/HTTPS: Let's Encrypt, Force HTTPS
  • Security Plugins: Wordfence, Sucuri, iThemes Security
  • Hardening: Disable file editing, Change login URL, Limit login attempts
  • Backups: UpdraftPlus, BackWPup, Automated backups

Deployment & Maintenance (1 tuần):

  • Migration: All-in-One WP Migration, Duplicator
  • Staging: Create staging environment, Test updates
  • Version Control: Git for themes/plugins
  • Managed Hosting: WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways

Dự án thực hành:

  • • Optimize existing site (achieve 90+ PageSpeed score)
  • • Setup security hardening checklist
  • • Migrate site từ local lên production

📚 Resources Miễn Phí 100%

Tất cả tài liệu học WordPress hoàn toàn miễn phí

Official Documentation
  • WordPress.org Developer - developer.wordpress.org (official docs)
  • Theme Handbook - Official theme development guide
  • Plugin Handbook - Official plugin development guide
  • Block Editor Handbook - Gutenberg development
  • WooCommerce Docs - woocommerce.com/documentation
YouTube Channels
  • WPBeginner - WordPress tutorials cho beginners
  • freeCodeCamp - WordPress full courses
  • Developer WordPress - Official WordPress channel
  • Elementor - Page builder tutorials
  • Darrel Wilson - WordPress tutorials
Learning Platforms
  • Learn WordPress - learn.wordpress.org (official)
  • WordPress TV - wordpress.tv (WordCamp talks)
  • WPBeginner Blog - Tutorials và guides
  • Developer Resources - developer.wordpress.org/resources
Tools & Starter Themes
  • Underscores (_s) - Starter theme by Automattic
  • Local by Flywheel - Local development (free)
  • WP-CLI - Command line interface
  • Query Monitor - Debugging plugin
💡 Pro Tips Học WordPress Hiệu Quả
  • • Start with basics - Hiểu WordPress admin trước khi code
  • • Learn PHP properly - WordPress built on PHP
  • • Use Local development - Không test trên production
  • • Read official docs - developer.wordpress.org là best resource
  • • Build real projects - Freelance projects là cách học tốt nhất
  • • Learn Gutenberg - Future of WordPress
  • • Join community - WordPress Meetups, WordCamps

💼 Thị Trường Việc Làm 2026

Nhu Cầu Tuyển Dụng
  • Cao - 43% websites dùng WordPress
  • Freelance market rất lớn
  • Agency jobs phổ biến
  • WooCommerce developers được ưu tiên
Mức Lương Thực Tế (HCM 2026)
  • Junior (0-1 năm): 8-20 triệu
  • Mid (1-3 năm): 20-40 triệu
  • Senior (3-5 năm): 40-70 triệu
  • Freelance: 5-30 triệu/project

* WooCommerce developers thường cao hơn 20-30%

Skills Được Ưu Tiên 2026
  • Custom Theme Development
  • Plugin Development
  • WooCommerce
  • Gutenberg Blocks
  • PHP & MySQL
  • REST API
  • Performance Optimization
  • Security Hardening

💼 Thị Trường Việc Làm 2026

Nhu Cầu Tuyển Dụng
  • Ổn định - 43% websites dùng WordPress
  • Freelance market rất lớn
  • Agency projects nhiều
  • WooCommerce e-commerce đang tăng
Mức Lương Thực Tế (HCM 2026)
  • Junior (0-1 năm): 8-20 triệu
  • Mid (1-3 năm): 20-40 triệu
  • Senior (3-5 năm): 40-80 triệu
  • Freelance: 5-30 triệu/project

* WooCommerce developers và custom plugin developers có thể cao hơn 20-30%

Skills Được Ưu Tiên 2026
  • Custom Theme Development
  • Gutenberg Block Development
  • WooCommerce Customization
  • PHP & MySQL
  • REST API Development
  • Performance Optimization
  • Security Hardening
  • ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)

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