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.
Lanciato con l’Università di Pisa e annunciato al WordCamp Europe 2025, il programma continua a crescere, favorendo la collaborazione tra studenti, università e aziende nell’ecosistema WordPress.
Come funziona
Il programma ha solitamente la durata di un semestre accademico e si articola in tre fasi principali:
- Percorso di Inserimento
- Project Work (contributi)
- Conclusione
Attraverso il programma, gli studenti collaborano con volontari e professionisti di aziende nell’ecosistema WordPress
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
- Connettiti con una community open-source globale
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
Per istituti
- Accesso ad un programma educativo completo e pronto da implementare senza costi
- Abilità di integrare un’esperienza open source reale direttamente nel loro curriculum
- Un aumento del coinvolgimento degli studenti attraverso un progetto pratico
- Opportunità per gli insegnanti di essere preparati come futuri mentori, aumentando le capacità interne
- Una partnership ufficiale con la WordPress Foundation, rinforzando l’impegno dell’istituto per un’educazione digitale di alta qualità e la collaborazione globale open source
Per le aziende
- Più visibilità come un azienda che supporta l’educazione open source e professionali emergenti WordPress
- Connessione diretta con studenti motivati che ottengono esperienze reali attraverso progetti guidati
- Una reputazione rafforzata nell’ecosistema WordPress come sostenitore di iniziative della community impattanti
- Opportunità di collaborare con mentori, istituti e contributori per un beneficio reciproco a lungo termine
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
Istituzioni partecipanti
Check the institutions currently participating in WordPress Credits. Together, they’re advancing open-source education by connecting students, educators, and contributors around the world.
If your institution would like to join this growing network, please register your interest so we can connect and explore the next steps together.
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
Krakow University of Economics
Krakow, Poland
Cracow University of Technology
Krakow, Poland
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.
I nostri sponsor
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How to Get Involved
Iscriviti come studente
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.
Diventa un mentore
Share your experience and help guide students through real-world open-source projects, offering feedback, support, and direction as they learn and grow.
Diventa un istituto partner
Diventa un partner e offri agli studenti un percorso significativo con cui possono ottenere esperienza mentre contribuiscono ad un progetto globale open source. Unirti al programma ti permette di aggiungere opportunità di apprendimento innovative e pratiche direttamente nel tuo curriculum
Contribuisci come azienda
Rafforza la community open source supportando gli studenti attraverso la sponsorizzazione di mentori, strumenti e risorse utili o altri contributi che migliorano l’esperienza del programma.
Entra a far parte della community
Entra nel #wpcredits canale Slack per condividere idee, collaborare e rimanere connesso con gli altri organizzatori.
If you still have questions or want more details, you can find everything in this handbook.