Instructor
Cognovera
Description
The PHP/MySQL Web Development Professional Certification is a hands-on program designed for aspiring web developers seeking to build dynamic, database-driven websites. Students will master PHP programming, MySQL database management, and server-side scripting from the ground up. The course covers everything from basic syntax and form handling to authentication systems and secure coding practices. Learners will work on real-world projects, including a fully functional web application, ensuring job-ready skills. With a focus on security, scalability, and performance, the curriculum aligns with modern industry needs. By the end of this course, participants will be ready to take on freelance projects or full-time web development roles.
Curriculum
Week 1 – Introduction & Environment Setup
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Day 1: Introduction to Web Development & PHP Basics, Understanding web technologies (Frontend vs Backend) , Role of PHP in modern web development , XAMPP/WAMP installation & environment setup -
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Day 2: PHP Syntax & Variables
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Day 3: Operators & Control Structures
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Day 4: Functions in PHP
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Day 5: Working with Forms & User Input
Week 2 – PHP Deep Dive
Week 3 – MySQL Database Fundamentals
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Day 11: Introduction to MySQL & Database Design
- Database concepts and relational models
- Designing a database for web apps
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Day 12: MySQL Queries Basics
- Creating, inserting, updating, deleting records
- Primary keys and constraints
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Day 13: PHP-MySQL Connection
- Connecting PHP with MySQL (MySQLi / PDO)
- Executing queries from PHP
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Day 14: Fetching & Displaying Data
- Select queries and result display in HTML
- Looping through query results
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Day 15: CRUD Operations in PHP & MySQL
- Building Create, Read, Update, Delete functionality
Week 4 – Advanced PHP/MySQL
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Day 16: Authentication Systems
- User registration and login system
- Password hashing and security
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Day 17: Role-Based Access Control
- Restricting pages based on user roles
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Day 18: Advanced Queries & Joins
- Inner join, left join, right join
- Subqueries and indexing
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Day 19: Pagination in PHP
- Efficiently displaying large datasets
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Day 20: Search Functionality
- Implementing search filters in PHP/MySQL
Week 5 – Project Development
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Day 21: Project Planning & Wireframing
- Choosing project topic (Blog, E-commerce, CMS, etc.)
- Wireframe and database schema design
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Day 22: Project Setup
- Creating database and folder structure
- Implementing basic pages and layout
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Day 23: Backend Development
- User authentication
- Admin panel setup
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Day 24: Adding Features
- CRUD for main data modules
- Search and filters
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Day 25: Testing & Debugging
- Testing user flows and fixing issues
Week 6 – Final Project & Deployment
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Day 26: Finalizing Project Features
- UI enhancements, validations, and error handling
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Day 27: Security Implementation
- SQL Injection prevention
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention
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Day 28: Payment Gateway Integration (Optional)
- Understanding APIs
- Integrating sample payment system
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Day 29: Hosting & Deployment
- Uploading to cPanel hosting
- Setting up live database
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Day 30: Final Project Submission & Review
- Code review and optimization
- Certification evaluation
FAQ
Do I need prior programming experience to join?
Basic HTML/CSS knowledge is recommended, but PHP/MySQL will be taught from scratch for backend concepts
Will I build a project during this course?
Yes, you’ll build a fully functional dynamic web application as your final project.
Is this course suitable for freelancing?
Absolutely. You’ll learn skills to develop client-ready, secure, and scalable websites.
Will I learn about hosting and deployment?
Yes, the last module covers deploying PHP/MySQL projects to live servers.
What career options are available after this course?
You can work as a PHP developer, full-stack developer, backend developer, or freelance web developer.
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Skills You Will Learn in This Course
- PHP fundamentals & server-side scripting
- MySQL database design and management
- CRUD operations with PHP & MySQL
- User authentication & role-based access control
- Secure coding practices (SQL injection, XSS prevention)
- Form handling & validation
- Pagination, search, and filtering
- Deploying PHP/MySQL applications to live servers
- Project planning and execution for web applications
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