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title: Beginner's guide  | Shopware Community Hub
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  Build a solid foundation in Shopware 6. Learn essential concepts, navigation,
  and core features to confidently manage your online store. Perfect for new…
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# Beginner's guide 

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- Compare **Shopware 6 plans** and the Community Edition.
- Understand **operation modes** (self-hosted, SaaS, PaaS).
- Use the **Store** and **sales channels** for growth.
- Find **support** and documentation when stuck.
- Access the **Shopware Learning Environment** for hands-on practice.

</LearningObjectives>

# Laying the foundation

This course is split into short units—plans, hosting, extensions, support—then hands-on kickstart. Complete them in order for the fastest path to your first shop.

## Units
- [Overview of Shopware 6](/learn/unit/user-overview-shopware6): Shopware 6 plans, Community Edition, and commercial options for merchants.
- [Choosing Your Shopware Operation Mode](/learn/unit/user-shopware-operation-modes): Self-hosted, SaaS, and PaaS operation modes—responsibilities and when to use each.
- [Shopware Store and Sales Channels](/learn/unit/user-shopware-store-sales-channels): Extend your shop with the Shopware Store and reach customers through multiple sales channels.
- [Support Opportunities](/learn/unit/user-support-opportunities): Find the right Shopware support channel—self-help, community, documentation, and professional plans.
- [Kickstart Shopware 6](/learn/unit/user-kickstart-shopware): Learn how to set up your own Shopware 6 environment quickly and efficiently. This course guides you through different installation options.
- [Getting started: Basic setup](/learn/unit/user-getting-started): Get started with Shopware 6 by understanding the essential building blocks of ecommerce and how they are integrated into the Shopware administration.