Content Editor Training Guide

This guide provides training for Content Editors that works for any Agility CMS instance. It focuses on how Agility CMS works in general, not how a specific instance is configured.

What This Guide Covers

This guide teaches you:

• How Agility CMS works conceptually
• How to navigate the CMS interface
• How to create and manage content
• How to build pages with components
• How to publish and preview content
• How to troubleshoot common issues

Training Modules

1. Introduction - What is Agility CMS?
2. Core Concepts - Data Model, Architecture, Sections
3. Navigation - How to navigate the CMS
4. Content Basics - Creating and managing content items
5. Pages Basics - Creating and managing pages
6. Components - Working with components
7. Workflow - Publishing workflow
8. Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

How to Use This Guide

1. Start with Introduction: Understand what Agility CMS is and how it works
2. Review Core Concepts: Learn the fundamental concepts (Data Model, Architecture, Sections)
3. Learn Navigation: Understand how to move around the interface
4. Practice Basics: Work through Content, Pages, and Components guides
5. Master Workflow: Learn publishing and approval processes
6. Reference Troubleshooting: Use when you encounter issues

Key Principles

• Content is reusable: Create content once, use it anywhere
• Components display content: Components are building blocks that display content items
• Pages contain components: Pages are built by combining components
• Preview before publishing: Always check how content will appear

Next Steps

After completing this guide:

• Learn what content models and components are available

Start: Introduction