دستاندرکاران وردپرس
Guiding the next generation of contributors through hands-on learning.
About the program
WordPress Credits is a contribution-based program by the .WordPress Foundation that connects higher education students with the global open source community. It offers real-world experience with mentorship to help students fulfill academic requirements while contributing directly to WordPress.
Launched with the University of Pisa and announced at WordCamp Europe 2025, the program continues to grow, fostering collaboration between students, universities, and companies across the WordPress ecosystem.
How it works
The program typically runs for an academic semester and follows three main phases:
- فرآیند آمادهسازی
- کار بر روی پروژه (مشارکتها)
- نهاییسازی
از طریق این برنامه، دانشجویان با داوطلبان و متخصصانی از شرکتهای فعال در اکوسیستم وردپرس همکاری میکنند.
Onboarding
Students receive training on WordPress tools, community culture, and open source collaboration while connecting with mentors and local teams.
Project Work
Students develop a personal contribution project in their area of interest, such as translation, content creation, event organization, development, or design.
Wrap-Up
Students present their work, share reflections, and help improve the program for future participants.
Why participate in WordPress Credits
For Students
- Build real WordPress projects and develop practical skills
- Learn from experienced mentors
- Gain confidence through hands-on experience
- Connect with a global open source community
For Mentors
- Bring meaningful learning experiences to students
- Share knowledge while strengthening your own leadership skills
- Connect your institution or community with the global WordPress ecosystem
برای موسسات
- دسترسی رایگان به یک برنامه آموزشی کامل و آماده برای اجرا
- Ability to integrate real-world open source experience directly into the curriculum
- افزایش تعامل دانشجویان از طریق انجام پروژههای عملی
- فرصت آموزش برای اساتید جهت تبدیل شدن به مربیان آینده، که باعث تقویت توانمندیهای داخلی میشود
- An official partnership with the WordPress Foundation, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to high-quality digital education and global open source collaboration
برای شرکتها
- افزایش دیده شدن به عنوان شرکتی که از آموزش متنباز و متخصصان نوظهور وردپرس پشتیبانی میکند
- ارتباط مستقیم با دانشجویان با انگیزه که از طریق پروژههای هدایتشده، تجربه واقعی کسب میکنند.
- تقویت اعتبار در اکوسیستم وردپرس بهعنوان حامی ابتکارات و فعالیتهای تأثیرگذار جامعه
- فرصتهایی برای همکاری با مربیان، مؤسسات و مشارکتکنندگان جهت دستیابی به منافع متقابل و بلندمدت
Success stories
“My experience within the WordPress Credits project has been truly enriching. From the very beginning, I have felt supported and motivated to learn more each day. On a personal level, my supervisor has been exceptional, always attentive to my questions, responding quickly, and showing a strong willingness to help.“
ناصره
دانشگاه فیدلیتاس
«من این پروژه را برای مسیر تحصیلیام جالب و مفید میدانم. این فرصت را داشتم که مهارتهای دیجیتالی خود را توسعه دهم و تواناییهای ارتباطیام را به مرحله اجرا بگذارم. علاوهبر این، شانس حضور در جامعهای فعال، پویا و بسیار مشارکتی را داشتم و جلسات حضوری نیز در بهبود مسیر یادگیریام بسیار مفید بود.»
لئوناردو
دانشگاه پیزا
“This project felt like being part of a big creative community, always ready to help each other to create something that matters, something ever changing and ever evolving. Thanks to this program I had the opportunity to contribute in a tangible way to a much bigger project to help other students like me to participate as well.“
آریانا
دانشگاه پیزا
“This project gave me a truly positive experience: I felt supported throughout the journey, and I had the opportunity to grow, develop my skills, and learn things I didn’t know before. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be welcomed with open arms, this is it. “
جولیا
دانشگاه پیزا
Participating institutions
Check the institutions currently participating in WordPress Credits. Together, they’re advancing open source education by connecting students, educators, and contributors around the world.
اگر مؤسسه شما مایل به پیوستن به این شبکه رو به رشد است، لطفاً علاقهمندی خود را ثبت کنید تا بتوانیم ارتباط برقرار کرده و مراحل بعدی را با هم بررسی کنیم.
دانشگاه فیدلیتاس
سان خوزه، کاستاریکا
دانشگاه ریگا نوردیک
ریگا، لتونی
Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo
Santa Cruz & Cochabamba, Bolivia
دانشگاه پیزا
پیزا، ایتالیا
Ahmad's Education
داکا، بنگلادش
Krakow University of Economics
Krakow, Poland
Cracow University of Technology
Krakow, Poland
IES Azarquiel
Toledo, Spain
Creative Campus – Universidad Europea
Madrid, Spain
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, USA
Drew University
Madison, USA
Escuela de Arte Toledo
Toledo, Spain
Escuela de Arte de Huesca
Huesca, Spain
ERAP Research and Learning LLP
Kolkata, India
Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Pula, Croatia
Escuela de Arte de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain
IES Venancio Blanco
Salamanca, Spain
Zaragoza Dinámica
Zaragoza, Spain
Meet our mentors and admins
Our mentors and program administrators form the backbone of WordPress Credits. Mentors guide students through their first steps in open source contribution, helping them define meaningful projects, build confidence, and develop real-world skills through hands-on collaboration with WordPress teams. Program admins ensure that every step of the student journey runs smoothly, from onboarding and project coordination to academic partnerships and community integration. Together, they create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to contribute with purpose, unlock new opportunities, and become active participants in the global WordPress ecosystem.
Our sponsors
WordPress.com offers domain plus 1 year of free hosting plus 50% off renewal
Weglot offers one year of Weglot’s Business Plan for free to translate your website
How to get involved
Join as a student
Gain real-world experience, collaborate with mentors, contribute to WordPress projects, and build skills that can boost your future career as part of a global open source community.
Become a Mentor
Share your experience and help guide students through real-world open source projects, offering feedback, support, and direction as they learn and grow.
تبدیل شدن به یک موسسه همکار
به عنوان شریک تجاری با ما همکاری کنید و راهی معنادار برای کسب تجربه واقعی و مشارکت در یک پروژه جهانیِ متنباز در اختیار دانشجویان قرار دهید. پیوستن به این برنامه به شما این امکان را میدهد که فرصتهای یادگیری نوآورانه و مبتنی بر تجربه را مستقیماً وارد برنامه درسی خود کنید.
Contribute as a Company
Strengthen the open source community by supporting students through mentor sponsorships, useful tools and resources, or other contributions that enhance the program experience.
به انجمن بپیوندید
Join the #wpcredits Slack channel to share ideas, collaborate, and stay connected with other organizers.
اگر هنوز سوالی دارید یا جزئیات بیشتری میخواهید، میتوانید همه موارد را در این کتابچه راهنما پیدا کنید.
