AEM Academy Introduction
Introduction to content authoring within Adobe Experience Manager Sites
Overview
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a powerful, enterprise‑level content management system designed to help organisations build, manage, and deliver consistent digital experiences across websites, apps, and other customer touchpoints.
This course introduces the core concepts of AEM, including how content is created and structured, how components and templates shape page design, and how AEM Sites and Assets work together to support modern content workflows.
By the end of the course, learners will understand the fundamentals of authoring, organising, and publishing content in AEM, giving them the foundation needed to confidently work within the platform.
What You Will Learn
- How AEM works as a content management system and the key concepts behind Sites, Assets, and the content repository
- How to create, edit, and publish content using AEM’s authoring tools
- The role of templates and components in building page structure and reusable content
- How digital assets are managed, organised, and delivered using AEM Assets
- Best‑practice workflows for collaborating, approving, and publishing content in AEM
Course Contents
Introduction to Adobe Experience Manager
20 min
Cross-Functional End-to-End Delivery Process
15 min
Core AEM Authoring Principles
5 min
Templates - The Foundation of a Page
20 min
Components - The Building Blocks
15 min
Exercise
Creating a new page and selecting a pre-defined template
30 min
Assets - Managing Imagery and Media
5 min
Exercise
Adding and Configuring Components
30 min
Permissions & Governance
10 min
Exercise
Authoring QA Checklist
30 min
Publishing Workflow
15 min
Exercise
Publishing the Page
30 min
Working from a Client Brief - Best Practice
10 min
Updating & Managing Existing Content
10 min
Summary
5 mins
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Start CourseThis course includes:
- ✓ 11 structured lessons
- ✓ 4 practical exercises
- ✓ 2.5 hours of content
- ✓ Beginner level