Title: Announcing the Training Team Cohort: “Block Theme Development in WordPress” Author: Muhibul Haque Published: March 30, 2026 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) [Muhibul Haque](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) 4:55 am _on_ March 30, 2026   # Announcing the Training Team Cohort: “Block Theme Development in WordPress” Are you ready to take your WordPress skills to the next level and start building your own BlockBlock Block 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. Themes from scratch? We’re excited to introduce our new cohort from the Training Team, titled **“Block Theme Development in WordPress.”** This cohort-based training is designed to help you dive deeper into modern WordPress development and learn how to create fully customizable, future-ready Block Themes. This hands-on learning experience will guide you through the fundamentals of Block Theme architecture, templates, template parts, theme.jsonJSON JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML., and more. By the end of the cohort, you’ll have the confidence and practical skills to build and customize your own Block Themes. If you’re eager to master Block Theme development, simply complete the form below. We’re planning to start the cohort between mid-April and the last week of April, and it will run for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. **Live Session Details** Weekly live sessions will be conducted on via Zoom, each lasting 40 to 60 minutes depending on the topic’s complexity. **Instructor:** [Muhibul Haque](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/), [Lax Mariappan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lakshmananphp/) ** Technical Support:** Looking for volunteer**Estimated Duration:** 6 – 8 weeks**Estimated Start Date:** Mid-April (2nd or 3rd week) ## What You Will Learn? * What is Full Site Editing (FSE) * Difference between Classic Theme vs Block Theme * Theme structure overview * Understanding theme.json * Style variations (/styles/*.json) * Performance advantages of block themes * Global styles, Colors, typography, spacing, Layout control, Fluid typography * Template, Template Parts, Patterns, Global style variations * Install Create Block Theme pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party., Generate a blank theme * Register patterns, enqueue styles from functions.php * Smarter use of AI to get work done faster and more efficiently * Convert a classic theme to block theme ## FAQ’s ### Who can join this cohort? This cohort is ideal for developers, designers, and WordPress users who want to learn how to build Block Themes. If you’re already familiar with the Block Editor and want to move into theme development, this is for you. --- ### What are the prerequisites? Participants should have a basic understanding of WordPress and how themes work. Prior experience with the Block Editor is recommended. Familiarity with HTMLHTML HTML is an acronym for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is a markup language that is used in the development of web pages and websites. and CSSCSS CSS is an acronym for cascading style sheets. This is what controls the design or look and feel of a site. is required, and a basic understanding of PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. [https://www.php.net/manual/en/index.php](https://www.php.net/manual/en/index.php) will be helpful. --- ### Do I need to know coding? Yes, some coding knowledge is expected. You should be comfortable with HTML and CSS. Basic PHP knowledge will help you better understand theme structure and functionality. --- ### What is the duration of each class? Each live session will run for approximately 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the topic. --- ### When will the sessions take place? Live classes will be held every Sunday via Zoom. The exact schedule will be shared with participants before the cohort begins. --- ### Is this training free? Yes! This cohort-based learning experience is completely free and open to anyone eager to learn. --- ### Will the sessions be recorded? We aim to record the sessions whenever possible, so you can catch up if you miss a class. However, live participation is highly encouraged for the best learning experience. --- ### How do I register? Simply fill out the General Interest Form linked below, and we’ll notify you when the cohort is about to begin. 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[Noruzzaman](https://profiles.wordpress.org/noruzzaman/) 5:52 am _on_ March 30, 2026 3. Really exciting initiative, thanks for organizing this cohort! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to dive into modern WordPress and BlockBlock Block 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. Theme development. Also, I would love to contribute as a Technical Support volunteer if needed. Happy to assist the team and participants throughout the cohort. 4. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b7b4a85851565ed7c78961c9daa8a3fb1eddf2c11fdaeb3f1785a0d683c6a16? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Muhibul Haque](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) 7:10 am _on_ March 31, 2026 * Thanks Noruzzaman for offering to volunteer on this cohort too!❤️ - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d49492041f45837a822818d841d399d805d4baac6aa99b048b7d3bc24cd080ae? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Vasantsinh Rajput](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vasantrajput/) 3:12 am _on_ April 9, 2026 - Great, sounds good, Thank you, [@devmuhib](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) and [@lakshmananphp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lakshmananphp/) for this initiative. 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