Lesson 1Planning media resources: image roles (base, small, thumbnail), image sizes, and optimisation process for uniform product picturesDiscover how Magento 2 manages product images, from setting base, small, and thumbnail roles to specifying image sizes, compression, and responsive versions, so your catalogue loads fast while keeping visuals steady across the shop front in Zambian contexts.
Image roles: base, small, thumbnail, swatchDefining image dimensions and aspect ratiosOptimizing compression and file formatsResponsive images and breakpoints in themesCDN usage and cache invalidation strategyLesson 2Creating a sensible category structure for clothing and extras (Men, Women, Sneakers, Accessories, Collections, Sale)Create a clear, expandable category structure for clothing and extras. Learn to organise Men, Women, Sneakers, Accessories, Collections, and Sale in a logical way, boosting navigation, filter options, SEO, and display flexibility for Zambian retailers.
Root category and store view structureTop navigation vs. utility categoriesMen and Women apparel subcategory planningSneakers and Accessories categorization rulesCollections, Sale, and seasonal groupingsLesson 3Matching attribute types, scopes, input types, and validation rules in Magento (global/store view, dropdown vs. multiselect, swatches)Look into how attribute types, scopes, and input ways work in Magento 2. Learn to set up dropdowns, multiselects, swatches, and validation rules so product data remains steady across websites, stores, and store views in Zambian setups.
Global, website, and store view attribute scopesText, numeric, date, and boolean attribute typesDropdown, multiselect, and swatch inputsInput validation and allowed value rangesSearchable, filterable, and comparable flagsLesson 4Defining main product attributes and their features (size, colour, material, gender, collection, season, SKU, UPC, weight)Spot the main product attributes needed for fashion catalogues and set their features. Learn how size, colour, material, gender, collection, season, SKU, UPC, and weight affect search, filters, pricing, and shipping in Zambian e-commerce.
Core identification attributes: SKU and UPCSize, color, and material configurationGender, collection, and season attributesWeight, dimensions, and shipping impactSearchable and filterable attribute settingsLesson 5Ways to clean and standardise current product data: removing duplicates, normalising, bulk changes via CSV and import/exportCreate ways to clean and standardise current product data. Learn duplicate removal methods, normalisation rules, and how to do bulk changes using CSV files and Magento import/export tools without spoiling catalogue quality for Zambian businesses.
Auditing current catalog data qualityDetecting and merging duplicate productsNormalizing attribute values and optionsBulk updates with CSV and Data ProfilesRollback plans and backup before importsLesson 6Setting up product identifiers and classification best ways (SKU patterns, GTIN/UPC, category IDs)Define solid product identifiers and classification for your catalogue. Learn SKU naming patterns, GTIN and UPC use, and category ID handling so connections, reports, and search stay reliable as the catalogue grows in Zambian markets.
Designing consistent SKU naming patternsManaging GTIN, UPC, and EAN attributesCategory IDs and URL key governanceIdentifier usage in ERP and marketplace feedsAvoiding duplicate and recycled identifiersLesson 7Using configurable products vs. simple and virtual products: when and how to set up links and child SKUsCompare simple, configurable, and virtual products in Magento 2. Learn when to use each, how to connect child SKUs, and how attribute mixes, stock, and pricing are handled for complex catalogues with many options in Zambia.
Simple vs. configurable product use casesDefining variation attributes for configurablesGenerating and linking child SKUsInventory and price handling per variationVirtual products for services and warrantiesLesson 8Creating and handling attribute sets for product groups (t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, accessories)Learn to create and handle attribute sets for product groups like t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, and accessories. Set up reusable patterns so new products are added quickly with steady required attributes for Zambian shops.
Planning product families and templatesCreating new attribute sets from defaultsAssigning attributes to specific setsReassigning products to new attribute setsGovernance for evolving attribute modelsLesson 9Using Magento Catalogue Rules and indexing best ways after catalogue updatesUnderstand how Catalogue Price Rules and indexing work in Magento 2. Learn to set rules, plan promotions, and manage indexers so catalogue changes, price updates, and attribute edits show fast without slowing performance in Zambian stores.
Catalog Price Rules vs. Cart Price RulesRule conditions, actions, and prioritiesScheduling and testing promotional rulesIndexers, index modes, and CLI commandsReindex strategies after bulk catalog updates
