Day 1 — Discovering TYPO3

Today's lessons

This first day features live demonstrations of TYPO3's capabilities through real-world website examples. Instructors will guide students through the backend interface, showcasing how content is managed, pages are created, and extensions enhance functionality. Students will observe practical demonstrations of TYPO3's enterprise features, including user management, multilingual capabilities, and content workflows. These interactive sessions will provide a tangible understanding of TYPO3's power and flexibility while setting expectations for the skills students will develop throughout the curriculum.

Prerequisites and goals

Prerequisites

Theoretical prerequisites

This day is designed for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge of TYPO3 or content management systems is required. However, participants should:

  • Understand basic concepts of how websites are used and what they are for
  • Be familiar with simple digital tasks, such as reading articles online or filling out web forms
  • Have a general interest in websites, communication, or technology

Practical prerequisites

Before starting this day, participants should have:

  • Access to a working computer or laptop
  • A stable internet connection
  • A modern web browser installed (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)
  • Headphones or speakers for listening to live demos or videos

Goals

Theoretical goals

By the end of this day, you should know the following:

  • What a content management system (CMS) is and why it’s useful
  • What TYPO3 is and it's role in the CMS landscape
  • Understand the basic architecture and core components of TYPO3
  • How TYPO3 is used in real-world projects

Practical goals

By the end of this day, you should have:

  • Watched a live demonstration of the TYPO3 backend and seen how content is structured and managed
  • Viewed case studies showing TYPO3 in action across different sectors
  • Been introduced to the TYPO3 community and where to find support and resources