Theme Development in Open edX

Learn how to customize the look and feel of Open edX by developing custom themes for a branded learning experience.

Shadi Naif

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Shadi Naif

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Theme Development in Open edX

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Requirements

  • Stable Internet Connection
  • A Computer or Laptop
  • Access to Design Software
  • A Modern Web Browser
  • Basic Understanding of Web Concepts
  • Willingness to Learn and Practice

What to expect from this course

This course is designed for developers, designers, and system administrators who want to customize Open edX to match their organization’s branding. You’ll learn how to modify the user interface, change styles, and create fully custom themes that enhance the user experience. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to develop, test, and deploy custom themes for Open edX, ensuring a seamless and branded learning environment.

The Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Open edX Theming

  • What is theming, and why is it important? Overview of Open edX’s theming system and structure.

Module 2: Setting Up a Theming Development Environment

  • Installing and configuring the necessary tools for theme development.
  • Exploring the file structure of Open edX themes.

Module 3: Understanding Open edX Templates & Assets

  • How Open edX uses Django templates and static assets.
  • Locating and modifying templates for customization.

Module 4: Customizing Styles with CSS & Sass

  • Modifying default styles using Sass and CSS.
  • Implementing responsive design for mobile-friendly learning.

Module 5: Branding Open edX with Custom Logos & Colors

  • Replacing Open edX branding with your organization’s identity.
  • Managing fonts, colors, and other visual elements.

Module 6: Modifying UI Components & Layouts

  • Editing navigation bars, footers, and course pages.
  • Customizing dashboards and user profiles.

Certificate of Completion

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Your Instructor

Shadi Naif

Instructor

Shadi Naif

I started my journey in web design and development in 2010 at the age of 24. I transitioned into a full-time instructor and mentor in 2019.

Through hands-on project-based courses, I simplify challenging topics and make them accessible to everyone.

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