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I. Introduction to Sitecore

• History and evolution of Sitecore
• Key features and benefits of Sitecore (Content Management System - CMS, Customer Experience Management -  CEM)
• Sitecore Experience Platform (XP), Experience Manager (XM), and other core products

II. Sitecore Development Fundamentals

• Setting up your development environment (download and install Sitecore development tools, configure IDE)
• Understanding Sitecore architecture (databases, folders, items)
• Sitecore security concepts (users, roles, permissions)
• Basic Sitecore development workflow (creating items, templates, layouts, renderings)

III. Sitecore Development with C#

• Leveraging .NET development skills for Sitecore development
• Understanding Sitecore MVC (Model-View-Controller) approach
• Working with Sitecore APIs (Programming with Sitecore -  Sitecore.NET API, Experience Editor - Sitecore.XA)
• Building custom functionalities with Sitecore development libraries
• Data access and manipulation in Sitecore (using Sitecore databases)

IV. Sitecore User Interface (UI) Development

• Creating custom layouts and renderings with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Utilizing Sitecore Experience Editor (SXA) for drag-and-drop UI editing
• Theming and personalization in Sitecore
• Working with Sitecore Experience Database (xDB) for user data and personalization

V. Sitecore Advanced Topics (Optional):

• Working with Sitecore modules and packages for reusability
• Integrating with external systems and APIs
• Deployment considerations and strategies
• Sitecore security best practices
• Optimization and performance tuning

VI. Resources and Evaluation

• Recommended resources (Sitecore documentation, developer blogs, online courses)
• Projects and assignments to test your understanding of Sitecore development concepts
• Exams or assessments (depending on the course structure)

Additional Considerations:

• Some courses might focus on specific Sitecore products like Sitecore Commerce or Sitecore Experience Manager (XM) Cloud.
• If the course targets content editors or marketers, the focus would be on using the Sitecore Experience Editor (SXA) for content creation and management.

By exploring these topics, you'll gain a solid foundation for working with Sitecore. Remember to check the course description from the provider you're interested in for a more detailed syllabus specific to their offering.