PHP & MySQL with MVC Frameworks Certification Training Course Syllabus

A comprehensive, project-based PHP & MySQL course that takes you from core syntax to CakePHP MVC mastery in 20 self-paced hours. This structured learning path covers essential programming concepts, database integration, and modern web development practices using the CakePHP framework. With hands-on exercises in every module, learners build practical skills progressively, culminating in a full-featured web application. The course is designed for beginners with some HTML/CSS familiarity and offers lifetime access for flexible, on-demand learning.

Module 1: PHP Basics and Conditional Logic

Estimated time: 2 hours

• PHP setup and environment configuration
• Variables and data types in PHP
• Decision-making statements (if, else, switch)
• Loops and array handling

Module 2: Functions and Error Handling

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Defining and calling functions
• Function parameters and return values
• Exception handling with try/catch blocks
• Implementing robust error control techniques

Module 3: Object Oriented Programming

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Classes and objects in PHP
• Constructors, destructors, and methods
• Inheritance and polymorphism
• Encapsulation and access modifiers

Module 4: MySQL Installation and Basics

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Installing and configuring MySQL
• Creating databases and tables
• Basic SQL queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
• Performing CRUD operations

Module 5: Advanced Queries & Data Manipulation

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Using JOINs and subqueries
• Aggregate functions and grouping results
• Prepared statements for security
• Transaction management in MySQL

Module 6: MVC Basics & Introduction to CakePHP

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Understanding the MVC architectural pattern
• CakePHP project structure overview
• Conventions over configuration principle
• Scaffolding a new CakePHP application

Module 7: CakePHP Controllers, Views & Layouts

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Controller actions and routing basics
• Creating view templates
• Layout inheritance and customization
• Using elements for reusable UI components

Module 8: Models & Database Interaction in CakePHP

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Model definitions and associations
• hasOne, hasMany relationships
• Data validation rules
• Using CakePHP ORM for queries

Module 9: Dynamic Forms with CakePHP Html Helper

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Form helper methods for input generation
• Client and server-side validation
• Flash messaging for user feedback
• Handling form submissions securely

Module 10: Building Your CakePHP Website

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Custom routing configuration
• Integrating components and helpers
• Deployment best practices
• Final mini-website project completion

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with HTML and CSS basics
• Basic understanding of web concepts
• Access to a computer with PHP and MySQL environment (or ability to set one up)

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Write clean, maintainable PHP code using modern syntax
• Design and manage relational databases with MySQL
• Apply object-oriented programming principles in real-world contexts
• Build dynamic web applications using the CakePHP MVC framework
• Create secure, scalable, and maintainable web applications with proper form handling and validation