Software Tech Academy

Shopify & E-commerce Course

The Shopify course at Software Tech shows you how to build, launch and grow an online store — store setup, product pages, payments, apps and the marketing that brings in your first sales.

  • LevelBeginner
  • Duration6 weeks
  • FormatOnline or in person
  • AwardCertificate of completion

Course overview

About the Shopify & E-commerce Course

Starting an online store is easier than ever, but making it profitable takes more than picking a theme. This course walks you through every stage, from choosing products and setting up Shopify to marketing the store and handling orders.

You will build a complete store during the course, learn what makes product pages convert, set up payments and shipping, and launch marketing campaigns across Google, Meta and email. Whether you plan to sell your own products or build stores for clients, you will finish ready to launch.

What you will learn

  • Set up and configure a Shopify store
  • Design high-converting product pages
  • Configure payments, shipping and taxes
  • Use apps for reviews, upsells and email
  • Market a store with Google, Meta and email
  • Manage orders, returns and customer service

Curriculum

What the course covers

6 modules, each with practical exercises.

01E-commerce foundations3 topics
  • Business models and product research
  • Pricing and margins
  • Choosing a platform
02Shopify setup3 topics
  • Themes and store design
  • Products, collections and navigation
  • Policies and legal pages
03Payments and logistics3 topics
  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping rates and couriers
  • Taxes and checkout settings
04Conversion3 topics
  • Product page best practice
  • Reviews and trust signals
  • Upsells and bundles
05Marketing the store3 topics
  • Google Shopping and Meta Ads
  • Email automation
  • Social commerce
06Operations3 topics
  • Orders and fulfilment
  • Returns and customer service
  • Analytics and growth

Who this course is for

Where it can lead

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    FAQs

    Shopify & E-commerce course questions

    Do I need a product to sell?

    No. We help you research products, or you can build a sample store during the course.

    Do I need to pay for Shopify?

    Shopify offers a free trial that covers most of the course. You only need a paid plan when you are ready to launch.

    Does the course cover dropshipping?

    We cover different e-commerce models, including dropshipping, and help you understand the pros and cons of each.

    Can I use this to build stores for clients?

    Yes. Many learners use the course to offer Shopify setup as a freelance service.

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