Designing Websites with the help of WordPress

I want to learn how to use WordPress to design websites in just two days. Is this possible? Can anyone advise me on how to go about this so that I can become a proficient website designer? What steps must I take and what important guideline would you recommend I follow to become an expert in less than a week? How about the WordPress plug-in, how do you use these effectively? Are there some best practices to follow when using WordPress to ensure compact design and proper maintenance of the website?
