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What You Need to Know About Drupal 9

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Drupal 9 is the culmination of the work of thousands of contributors around the globe, collaborating to create an innovative platform that's designed for everyone to use. Rather than a single cycle of new features added all at once, features have been released steadily since Drupal 8.0. And now all those features are already tested, stable, and ready-to-use. 

But you're probably wondering: what does the release of Drupal 9 mean for me?   

In this webinar, we'll answer some of your biggest Drupal 9 and upgrading questions.   

Learning Objectives

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

  • What's the difference between Drupal 8 and Drupal 9?
  • When is the best time to upgrade?
  • How do I get started using Drupal 9?
  • Are the modules I need Drupal 9 ready?
  • If I'm using Drupal 7, should I migrate to Drupal 8 or 9?  

Syllabus

  • Differences between Drupal 7, 8 and 9
  • Changes and upgrades to the Drupal 9 technology stack
  • Upgrading modules and themes for Drupal 9
  • Best practices for upgrading
  • Planning an upgrade for Drupal 7 or 8

Who Will Get the Most Out of This Course

This course is designed for project managers, decision makers, site builders and developers who want to get started with Drupal 9. 

Get More In-Depth Training

Evolving Web offers more advanced trainings on a variety of Drupal topics. We also offer custom courses and private trainings. Got a training request? Contact us and we'll do our best to help!

FAQ

What do I need for this class? A laptop, headphones and a mic.

What are your other courses? Check out our full course list on our website.

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

What is the format of live sessions? Our classes usually have 6-10 participants, and we have a hard limit of 12 participants per trainer. Our live sessions happen twice a week, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are 2-hour long (all times are on ET).

How is this different from other courses on the market? Our courses are designed for people who work full-time jobs and need to apply what they learn to real-life projects quickly. Our training includes live learning sessions and offers real-time mentorship from an expert

What are the trainers' credentials? Our courses are delivered by Strategists, Designers and Senior Developers with 10+ years of experience. They're seasoned professionals with real-world projects in a variety of sectors, from small businesses to multinational corporations.

Do I need to install anything on my computer? We’ll give you the necessary instructions and support to work with Drupal locally on your computer for the development courses. If you face restrictions, we’ll provide an alternative remote environment so you can work from your browser.

My organization requires an invoice. Can you provide one? Yes. Contact us before proceeding with payment. We can issue you an invoice with a link to pay via credit card or electronic transfer.

Do you offer discounts for charities or individuals? Yes, contact us to receive a discount on the course.

Do you offer custom training? Yes, we can provide custom training for your team. Learn more about our approach to tailoring a custom course or get in touch with us, and we can set up training that fits your needs.

Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund? We can reschedule your ticket to the next available course. Our training program runs twice a year, with a first cohort slated to start in March and the second in September. Tickets are refundable up until 30 days before the start of the course. And it's always free and easy to transfer your ticket to another person, just contact us.

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