How to create a child theme for Moodle 4
What you’ll learn
- How to create a child theme for Moodle 4.x
- How to create a child theme configuration page
- How to override templates for a child theme
- How to use renderers in a theme
- How to modify the login page in a child theme
- How to add a custom footer to a child theme
Welcome to “How to Create a Child Theme for Moodle 4”!
In this course, you will embark on an exciting journey to learn the ins and outs of creating a child theme for the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). Whether you are an experienced PHP developer or looking to enhance your coding skills, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to create your own customisable child theme for Moodle.
Throughout the course, we will focus on the fundamental coding structure required to build a theme, as well as delve into the intricacies of modifying templates, utilising renderers, and creating theme configuration settings. We will be building a child theme based on the popular Moodle Boost theme, incorporating the powerful Bootstrap framework.
To ensure a hands-on learning experience, you will have access to the completed code for the child theme. This will not only allow you to analyse and understand the child theme, but also provide you with the opportunity to modify and personalise it according to your preferences. Please note that this course assumes you have access to a development server with Moodle 4.x installed, enabling you to build and test your child theme in a practical environment.
By the end of this course, you will have acquired the skills to confidently create your own child themes for Moodle 4, offering a tailored and visually appealing experience for Moodle users. This course will empower you to customise Moodle to suit your specific needs.
I am thrilled to have you join me on this exciting journey of theme creation for Moodle 4. Let’s get started and unlock the potential of a personalised Moodle experience together!
Requirements
- An understanding of PHP development
- Access to a Moodle 4.x development environment
Who this course is for:
- PHP developers that need to learn how to program theme for the Moodle platform
