Meeting Agenda: https://github.com/WordPress/Learn/issues/3387
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Introductions and Welcome
There were 36 attendees in total: @Mehrazmorshed, @Sonaliprajapati, @Ravigadhiyawp, @Abduremon , @Noruzzaman, @Rjekic, @Saif2002, @Vishitshah, @Huzaifaalmesbah, @nitspatel, @Hardipparmar, @Sibokul, @Devmuhib, @Rfluethi, @Sumitsingh, @Pooja-n, @Andrewssanya, @Harshjadav003, @Rithika3, @Pravin1996, @Vijay5696, @Dilip2615, @Makanikaran, @Bigod, @Ranupatel11, @Rraventos, @Jenish1234, @Mebo
Async Attendees: @VasantRajput, @Valeriewandeler, @Mohkatz, @Lakshmananphp, @Benazeer, @Tzgifto, @Annomanbd, @Atik0130961
Newcomers: @Mdnasrullah92, @Mansurahmad, @Habibali07, @Tzgifto
Note taker: @Sibokul
Meeting hosted by: @Devmuhib
Meeting Note reviewer by: @VasantRajput
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News
Here is our current note-taker roster:
Looking for feedback
- The Training Team is planning to organize a new course cohort and invited contributors to share their preferred learning topics. Participants were asked to choose between Block 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 and Gutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ Plugin 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/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. Development, while also being encouraged to suggest additional ideas to help shape the learning pathway.
- Based on attendee responses, there was strong interest in Gutenberg Plugin Development, with @rfluethi, @sibokul,@vasantrajput, and @lakshmananphp expressing their preference for this topic. @saif2002 also showed enthusiasm for the initiative. The feedback indicates clear community demand for a Gutenberg Plugin Development–focused cohort.
Looking for volunteers
- @devmuhib announced an upcoming online workshop scheduled for March 1, 2026, and invited contributors to volunteer as a co-host. The co-host will assist participants in joining the session and support basic moderation tasks, such as managing microphones when necessary. This role was highlighted as an accessible and simple way to contribute to the WordPress Training Team.
- The Training Team is seeking contributors to help develop a structured learning pathway for the upcoming Block Theme Development course cohort under the initiative:
- Additionally, reviewers are needed for several ongoing translation efforts, including:
Update for last week’s triage squad
- There were no meetings last week.
Other news
- A new Learn WordPress workshop video titled “How to Create an Event Website for Campus Connect & WordCamps (Part – 1)” has been successfully published.
- The WordPress Speed Build Challenge has officially returned, and participants are invited to join the upcoming event.
Come and Contribute
- See Vetting Topic Ideas for step-by-step guidance on vetting topic ideas.
- We have 3 issues that require vetting
Validated feedback awaiting fix
Contribution Acknowledgement
- Badges awarded:
- No badges awarded this week.
- Contributors are reminded to include links to their contributions when applying for badges. Providing contribution links helps the team accurately verify participation and ensures badges are assigned efficiently and correctly.
Project updates
- The Training Team continues to host regular online workshops while actively planning several course cohort learning pathways to strengthen structured learning opportunities.
- Additionally, WordPress Credits was highlighted as a contribution-based practice program by the WordPress Foundation that connects university students with the WordPress open source Open 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. project. The program enables students to build transferable skills, gain hands-on experience, and become part of the global open source contributor community.
- https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/
Upcoming Online Workshops
Contributor Updates
- 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 contributors or Training Team members help you in some way?
Open Discussions
- For the open discussion segment, contributors were invited to share any topics they would like to address during the meeting.
- Currently, no new topics have been raised, but asynchronous contributions are welcome via the thread to continue the discussion.
- The meeting concluded with appreciation extended to all participants who attended synchronously, as well as those who will contribute asynchronously. The team confirmed that discussions will continue in the following week’s 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.
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