Triage Squad GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ triage: Biweekly on Thursdays 07:00 UTC
We are seeking Deputy Team Reps to support our Team Reps. This will be a 3-month appointment and acts as a backup role—stepping in when a Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. is unavailable or requires assistance.
Looking for volunteers
We’re seeking volunteers to help validate content feedback. Currently, there are 36 issues awaiting validation, and we’ve provided a guideline to assist you in the process. To recognize your efforts, we’ll award a contributor badge if you help us clear the queue. Simply work on at least 5 issues and submit your badge request.
Update for last weeks triage squad
On hold until after WC Asia.
Other news
WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for February 20–22, 2025, in Manila, Philippines. Check more from here.
Come and Contribute
We have various ways that you can contribute to the Training team. Including development, content creation, editing and more. We have various open issues available for you to get started. Content ready for review
Let’s give props! Do you have someone from the team you want to celebrate?
Project updates
@devmuhib : I am currently working on marketing materials for the Training Team, creating snippets to promote Learn WordPress content across various social media platforms.
What have you been working on and how has it been going?
@rraventos : I made my first review of a content to review.
@rfluethi : I am working on a revision of a lesson.
Anything you’ve accomplished since the last meeting?
@benazeer : I have worked on around 25 awaiting validation items in this list as per the guideline.
Do you have any blockers?
@benazeer : I would like to know that if there is any possibility to work on fixing those validated issues in the list. How can I do that? Please guide me on that.
Can other contributors or Training Team members help you in some way?
Open Discussions
We don’t have anything at the moment.
You can see all meetings scheduled onthis meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk throughour onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channelat any time.
Welcome to another edition of the Training Team’s Contributor Spotlight! In this series, we introduce one of our many valued contributors and invite you to learn more about their journey.
Meet Muhibul!
Today’s featured contributor is Muhibul Haque. Newly-appointed Training Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts., Muhibul sees contribution not just as an opportunity to teach, but as part of the continuous learning journey.
Let’s get to know him.
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Muhibul has been fascinated by technology from a young age, leading him to a career in web development. “I first discovered WordPress during my early career in 2011, when I was working in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). While optimizing websites, I realized how important web development skills were, which sparked my interest in exploring this field further. Since then, coding has become my full-time focus and passion, and I’ve been using WordPress for various projects.”
Muhibul lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and likes to spend quality time with his friends and family, especially his energetic three-year-old son.
His developer background led him to consider contributing code: “It wasn’t easy, and I faced a lot of errors along the way. But I overcame those obstacles with the help and guidance of the community. Their support and encouragement were invaluable.”
What drew you to the Training Team, and how did you feel seeing your work reach so many people? “The Training Team caught my attention because it offered a unique opportunity to learn and contribute equally. My first contribution was as a translation contributor. When my work was approved by the editor, I felt incredibly happy and proud. Seeing my work help make WordPress more accessible to a wider audience was a rewarding experience, and it motivated me to continue.”
Were there any specific resources that helped you along your journey as a contributor? “Yes, the Training Team’s GitHub repository was a valuable resource for me. It contains videos that explain how to contribute to code-based projects, which really helped me get started. The Training Team’s SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel (#training) provided various onboarding documents that were incredibly useful, and guided me through the process.”
Muhibul was recently selected as a Training Team Rep, which he describes as “an incredible moment.” Before that, he filled several other roles, including administrator, guide, and editor, and contributed to the Mentorship Program.
“Being able to take on these different responsibilities was a great learning experience that has helped me grow, and being selected as a rep feels like the culmination of all that hard work and dedication.”
What advice would you give to someone interested in contributing to WordPress? “Start small and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Begin by exploring the resources available, such as the WordPress contributor documentation, community channels, and GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ repositories. Focus on areas that interest you, whether it’s coding, documentation, translation, or support. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or seek guidance from the community—everyone is there to help you grow. Most importantly, be patient and persistent; contribution is a learning journey, and every small step counts!”
Everyone is there to help you grow
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(In)Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the one thing you would like people to know about you? I’m deeply passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. Whether it’s through contributing to WordPress, mentoring others, or working on creative projects, I always strive to grow while helping others do the same. I believe in the power of community and collaboration to make a meaningful impact.
Which of the skills that you possess was the most valuable when contributing to the Training Team and WordPress? One of the most valuable skills I bring is my ability to stay organized and focused. Whether working on documentation, managing tasks, or mentoring others, this skill has helped me contribute effectively and meet deadlines.
Thank you, Muhibul, for all your dedication and contributions to the Training Team and the WordPress Open-Source Project!
Are you interested in contributing to the Training Team? Check out our Getting Started guide or join the Guide Program for mentorship with an experienced contributor. We’d be happy to have you join us!
We are seeking Deputy Team Reps to support our Team Reps. This will be a 3-month appointment and acts as a backup role—stepping in when a Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. is unavailable or requires assistance.
We’ve finalized the table leads for WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2025! At Flagship WordCamps, the online Contribution Day typically runs simultaneously with the in-person event. If you’re interested in hosting the online event, please let us know by commenting below. Read More
Looking for volunteers
We’re seeking volunteers to help validate content feedback. Currently, there are 36 issues awaiting validation, and we’ve provided a guideline to assist you in the process. To recognize your efforts, we’ll award a contributor badge if you help us clear the queue.
Updates from last week’s Triage Squad session
There were no meetings last week.
Other News
Exciting news! The Training Team Goals for 2025 are now live, with a strong focus on marketing this year. You can help us make a bigger impact by sharing our post on your social media!
Come and Contribute
We have various ways that you can contribute to the Training team. Including development, content creation, editing and more. We have various open issues available for you to get started.
Working on GithubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ Issues
Hi, I intended to translate content into Spanish. But the truth is that the automatic translation that Youtube currently offers of the lessons is of very high quality. More than enough to follow the videos. My question is, can you confirm that we want to make these translations?
Hi, We also think the translation using different tool is quite accurate these days. So, we are trying to automate this using plugins. Then we can do little adjustment manually. The process is still on the progress, so you can focus on other tasks we mentioned here.
You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.
Our next 4 weeks are covered, thanks all to those that have volunteered. Thanks for taking this weeks notes @muddassirnasim
Looking for feedback
We are seeking Deputy Team Reps to support our Team Reps. This will be a 3-month appointment and acts as a backup role, stepping in when a Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. is unavailable or requires assistance.
Training team is looking for feedback on adjusting contributor badge requirements. As the weighting is a little uneven considering some of the task load required for them.
Proposing
Reducing the lesson creation amount
Reducing translation amount
Increasing PRs
Reducing 2 online workshops or 3 study hours
Looking for volunteers
@devmuhib is currently working on the Contributor Learning Pathway outline. I have completed the Beginner Learning Pathway and am now seeking feedback to refine it. Additionally, I need assistance in drafting the Intermediate and Advanced Learning Pathways.
Updates from last week’s Triage Squad session
No triage squad last week. We will look to restart them in February.
@digitalchild replied “This will be triaged in our next triage meeting”
You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.
The WordPress Training Team’s 2025 goals focus on expanding our global reach through enhanced marketing, improved content accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), and stronger community engagement. We aim to increase Learn WordPress adoption through local events, multilingual support, and diverse online workshops while streamlining content management and contributor recognition.
Values
The Training Team values are commitment to open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. learning, inclusivity, and collaborative growth. We prioritize clear communication, accessibility, and quality educational content that empowers WordPress users worldwide. You can read more about Training Team Values on our handbook page.
Goals to roll over from 2024
Listed below are goals session participants thought would be good to roll over into the 2025 goals.
Create a Marketing Campaign for Learning Pathways with Marketing
Continue data analysing practices to gauge the health and effectiveness of the Training Team and Learn’s Content
Create or update a handbook page that clarifies where people’s contributions to the team will appear/be displayed
Audit Handbooks and Keep Them Updated
Milestones
The new goals session participants would like to see the Training Team work on this year are listed below. The next step is for folks to volunteer and take ownership.
Q1 – January to March 2025
Polylang implementation on Learn is 90% complete — let’s push to make it 100%!
Content Deprecation: Tutorials are nearly complete — let’s make the final push to finish them.
Let’s have more Study Hours as Online Workshops – hosted by more people at different time zones
Marketing: Create snippets for published content, share them in the Training SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel, and encourage each member to share them on their social platforms.
Remove Gatherpress
Ensure English subtitles are available, review and refine them, and prioritize translation tasks effectively.
Q2 – April to June 2025
Take advantage of Contributor Days at WordCamps to establish connections with the training team and outline promotional initiatives for Learn.
Onboarding more editors to apply feedback
Create or update a handbook page that clarifies where people’s contributions to the team will appear/be displayed
Working on lesson plan implementation
Increase participation in the Training team from Europe and the Americas by expanding outreach efforts, creating localized content, and accommodating different time zones.
Any goals rolled over from the previous quarter.
Q3 – July to September 2025
Create a system for better surfacing Training Team member’s contributions.
Collaborate more with other teams during Contributor Days to foster stronger teamwork.
Let’s host coffee hours again where we can share information and have in-person discussions.
Develop more Learn content tailored for business settings, such as marketing, eCommerce, and real-world use cases.
Any goals rolled over from the previous quarter.
Q4 -October to December 2025
Work with the Community team to promote Learning Pathways at MeetupMeetupAll local/regional gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps are organized through https://www.meetup.com/. A meetup is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for ‘WordPress’ on meetup.com will help you find options in your area.’s.
Make resources/opportunities for Meetup organizers and WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. speakers – helping folks use Learn content in their local events.
Prepare presentations anyone in the team can use to present for the Training Team at WordCamps.
Audit Handbook
Any goals rolled over from previous quarters.
Stretch
Establish monthly recurring onboarding Online Workshops in different timezones for training team roles
@devmuhib Haque working on the Contributor Learning Pathway outline. I have completed the Beginner Learning Pathway and am now seeking feedback to refine it. Additionally, I need assistance in drafting the Intermediate and Advanced Learning Pathways.
The WordPress Training Team is considering the introduction of Deputy Team Representatives to support our existing Team Reps, and we’d like your feedback on this proposal.
Why Are We Considering This? As a volunteer-driven team, we recognize that our Team Reps occasionally face periods where work, personal commitments, or other responsibilities may limit their availability. Currently, when a Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. needs to step away temporarily, we lack a formal backup system. This can potentially impact team operations and communication flow.
In the proposed role, Deputy Team Reps, will act as backup leaders who would step in when primary team reps are unavailable or need additional support. This role would help maintain consistent team operations during temporary gaps in availability.
Proposed Structure
This is a part-time role with a much smaller window of commitment. We have discovered over the years that asking for a full year or two of time isn’t always possible. The idea is to allow more people to contribute in leadership roles.
3-month maximum term
Backup support role (not a permanent Team Rep position)
Focus on maintaining continuity during primary Team Rep absences
Potential Responsibilities
Assist with team meeting facilitation when needed
Support communication between team members and the broader WordPress community
Help manage ongoing team projects and initiatives
Provide coverage during primary Team Rep absences
Contribute to team decision-making processes
Questions We’re Seeking Feedback On
Do you think Deputy Team Reps would be beneficial for our team?
Is the 3-month term appropriate?
What qualities should we look for in Deputy Team Reps?
How should we handle the selection process?
What additional responsibilities should be included or excluded?
We want to hear from our community members about this proposal. Please share your feedback and suggestions in the comments below or in our team SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel.
This proposal aims to strengthen our team’s leadership structure while acknowledging the realities of volunteer commitments. Your input will help shape how we move forward with this initiative.
Next Steps, we’ll collect and review all feedback over the next few weeks before making any decisions about implementing this role.
Please share your thoughts on this proposal by the 7th of February.
The Tutorial → Lessons migrationMigrationMoving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. is almost complete and we need some volunteers to finish it uhttps://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RW657Q/p1733292076649269 If anyone can help with migrating tutorials to lessons, please comment on that thread.
Thumbnails for Learn – Help us make the final 70. There are 70 pieces of content on Learn.WordPress.org that still need thumbnails. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far. If anyone else as time to help create the final thumbnails, all the details are in that post.
The Training Team is working towards updating the welcome modal in the blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. editor to include a link to Learn material. Discussions are happening in this GitHub thread. If you can help, please comment there.
Updates from last week’s Triage Squad session
As there was no one available to host the meeting last week, the triage-squad session has been moved to this Thursday at 07:00 UTC in the #meta-learn channel. This will be the last triage-squad session of 2024. It has also been suggested that triage-squad sessions move from bi-weekly for half an hour to once a month for one hour. I’d like to propose we kick this off in January, and have triage-squad sessions on the 4th Thursday of every month, for one hour.
Let’s give props! Do you have someone from the team you want to celebrate?
Project updates
The third Learn WordPress Course Cohort: The cohort had it’s final call on Wednesday 11 December, 2024. I will be publishing the results of the feedback survey on on Monday, 23 December 2024
If anyone has any other updates for the above projects, please comment in a thread on the relevant message above. If there are any other project updates, please leave them in the comments on this thread.
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What have you been working on and how has it been going?
Anything you’ve accomplished since the last meeting?
Do you have any blockers?
Can other contributor or Training Team members help you in some way?
Open Discussions
If you have topics you’d like discussed in the meeting, please feel free to share them with us now.
I’d like to note that the we are planning two Training Team 2025 Goals Setting sessions for early 2025. You can read more about this process in the post on the Training Team blog
You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channel at any time.
2025 is just around the corner, and it’s once again time to set our team goals for the year! In a similar fashion to previous years, we’ll be hosting two synchronous sessions to brainstorm ideas. Anyone is welcome to join either of these sessions.
Before attending, please take some time to review the Training Team’s Team Values. These are our shared values that form the foundation of all we set out to achieve.
The Zoom link for each session will be shared in the #training Slack channel 5 minutes before each session starts. The video recording and outcomes from each session will also be posted below for asynchronous conversation.
Timelines
First synchronous session: Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 07:00 UTC (during the regular weekly team meeting time)
Second synchronous session: Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 13:00 UTC
The next triage-squad session is scheduled for Thursday, 12 December, at 07:00 UTC. Due to a scheduling conflict, I won’t be available at that time. I’d like to find out if anyone else is available to host. Alternatively, we can reschedule this for next week, Thursday the 19th. I also suggest that this be the last triage session for the year, and we’ll pick it up again in 2025
The training team is looking for feedback on adjusting contributor badge requirements. As the weighting is a little uneven considering some of the task load required for them. https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/about/team-profile-badges/#training-contributor-badge Proposing Reducing the lesson creation amount Reducing translation amount Increasing PRs Reducing 2 online workshops or 3 study hours
We have various ways that you can contribute to the Training team. Including development, content creation, editing and more. We have various open issues available for you to get started.
As you can see both our validation and awaiting fixes have plenty of issues that need help. A great place to start
If you are interested in contributing in any of these areas, but you need help getting started, please feel free to ask questions here in the #training channel.
Contribution Acknowledgement
Let’s give props! Do you have someone from the team you want to celebrate?
@devmuhib This is my first meeting as a Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts., and I’m grateful for the opportunity! A big thanks to @kaitohm and @digitalchild for helping in today’s meeting — it’s always a pleasure to contribute.
@22halomedia received the Training Team Contributor badge this week. Congratulations Joey!
Open Discussions
Looks like we don’t have anything at the moment. If anyone has anything async, please reply in this thread and we can keep the discussion going.
You can see all meetings scheduled onthis meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk throughour onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channelat any time.
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