The WP Credits program is often described as a way for students to \u201clearn WordPress while contributing to the community.\u201d And, while this is all true \u2013 it\u2019s not the whole story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this talk, Ivana (a long-time marketer and WordPress professional, accepted mentor and someone deeply involved in this industry), will share her looks at WP Credits from three perspectives: students, universities and businesses supporting the program. Is it only about WordPress or is there another, bigger picture and all-parties gain from participating in this and projects alike? Why you as a business should join? How does this initiative work and what comes as the benefit for all parties involved? These are some of the questions Ivana will answer, pinpointing it to the factual, practical value WP Credits creates beyond WordPress skills. You\u2019ll leave with a clear understanding of how the program works in practice, what students actually gain, what universities get and why businesses should see WP Credits as a long-term investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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