WordPress Credits
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:
- 온보딩
- 프로젝트 작업 (기여)
- 마무리
이 프로그램을 통해 학생들은 워드프레스 생태계 내 기업들의 자원봉사자 및 전문가들과 협력합니다.
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
기관용
- 완벽하고 즉시 실행 가능한 교육 프로그램을 무료로 이용할 수 있습니다.
- Ability to integrate real-world open source experience directly into the curriculum
- 실무 프로젝트 작업을 통한 학생 참여도 증가
- 교사가 미래 멘토로 양성될 수 있는 기회, 내부 역량 강화
- An official partnership with the WordPress Foundation, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to high-quality digital education and global open source collaboration
기업을 위한
- 오픈소스 교육 및 신진 워드프레스 전문가들을 지원하는 기업으로서의 가시성 향상
- 동기 부여된 학생들과의 직접적인 연결을 통해 지도형 프로젝트로 실제 경험을 쌓습니다
- 워드프레스 생태계 내에서 영향력 있는 커뮤니티 이니셔티브의 후원자로서의 명성 강화
- 장기적인 상호 이익을 위한 멘토, 기관 및 기여자들과의 협력 기회
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.“
Nazareth
Universidad Fidélitas
“I consider this project interesting and useful for my academic path. I had the opportunity to develop digital skills and put my communication abilities into practice. Moreover, I had the chance to participate in an active, dynamic, and highly collaborative community, with in-person meetings that were helpful in improving my journey.“
Leonardo
Università di Pisa
“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.“
Arianna
Università di Pisa
“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. “
Giulia
Università di Pisa
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.
귀 기관이 이 성장하는 네트워크에 참여하고자 하신다면, 참여 의사 등록 해 주세요. 그러면 저희가 연락하여 함께 다음 단계를 모색할 수 있습니다.
Universidad Fidélitas
San José, Costa Rica
Riga Nordic University
Riga, Latvia
Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo
Santa Cruz & Cochabamba, Bolivia
Università di Pisa
Pisa, Italy
Ahmad's Education
Dhaka, Bangladesh
크라코프 경제대학교
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.
파트너 기관이 되세요
파트너가 되어 학생들이 글로벌 오픈소스 프로젝트에 기여하면서 실질적인 경험을 쌓을 수 있는 의미 있는 기회를 제공하세요. 본 프로그램에 참여하면 혁신적이고 실무 중심의 학습 기회를 교육 과정에 직접 도입할 수 있습니다.
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.
커뮤니티에 참여하기
Join the #wpcredits Slack channel to share ideas, collaborate, and stay connected with other organizers.
If you still have questions or want more details, you can find everything in this handbook.
