🌐 Server-Side Web Development with PHP & MySQL

Offered by NgahTech Group – Bon Benier, Simbock, Yaoundé, Cameroon
📞 WhatsApp / Call: +237 654 431 857

Course Description

This course introduces learners to the core principles of server-side web development and database-driven web applications using PHP and MySQL. Students will gain practical experience in setting up local servers, building dynamic websites, and connecting web pages to databases for real-world interactivity.

The course blends theory with hands-on projects, ensuring that each learner can confidently design, build, and deploy functional web applications by the end of the training.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the concept, structure, and working of the modern web.
Install and configure local web servers using WAMP Server or EasyPHP.
Differentiate between Internet, Intranet, and Extranet networks.
Use web development tools such as VS Code, phpMyAdmin, and MySQL Workbench.
Create and manage Apache-based projects for testing and deployment.
Design, create, and manage relational databases using MySQL.
Develop dynamic, database-driven web pages with PHP and MySQL integration.
Implement basic security, form validation, and user authentication in PHP applications.
Deploy completed projects to a live web server or hosting platform.

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

Understanding the Web: Client–Server architecture
Overview of front-end vs back-end development
Introduction to web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, SQL)
Internet, Intranet, and Extranet explained

Module 2: Installing and Configuring a Web Server (6 Hours)

Overview of web servers (Apache, IIS, Nginx)
Installing and configuring WAMP Server or EasyPHP on Windows
Understanding the folder structure and control panel
Testing local server setup using localhost
Hosting simple HTML/PHP files locally

Module 3: PHP Programming Fundamentals

Introduction to PHP syntax and structure
Variables, data types, and operators
Conditional statements and loops
Working with forms and user input
File handling and include statements

Module 4: Introduction to MySQL Databases

Understanding database concepts and data modeling
Creating databases and tables using phpMyAdmin
Writing SQL queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
Using primary keys and foreign keys
Backing up and restoring databases

Module 5: PHP–MySQL Integration

Connecting PHP to MySQL using mysqli and PDO
Fetching and displaying database records dynamically
Inserting form data into the database
Editing and deleting records
Using prepared statements to prevent SQL injection

Module 6: Building a Dynamic Web Application

Designing a simple web app (e.g., Student Management System or Blog)
Implementing user authentication (Login, Logout, Register)
Managing sessions and cookies
Uploading and managing images or files
Error handling and debugging techniques

Module 7: Project and Deployment

Integrating front-end design with PHP backend
Testing the web application on localhost
Deploying the project to an online web server (e.g., Namecheap, Hostinger, or 000webhost)
Final project presentation and evaluation

Assessment & Certification

Class participation and practicals – 20%
Mini-projects and quizzes – 30%
Final project (full web application) – 50%
✅ Certificate of Completion awarded by NgahTech Group after successful evaluation.

Who Can Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

Beginners in web development
Students and graduates in Computer Science or related fields
Business owners and freelancers who want to build their own websites
Anyone interested in learning PHP & MySQL for professional or academic growth

Training Details

Duration: 6–8 Weeks
Mode: On-site / Online (Flexible)
Location: Bon Benier, Simbock, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Contact: +237 654 431 857
Email: info@ngahtechgroup.com

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Turn your passion for technology into a professional web development skill!
👉 Register now at NgahTech Group and start building interactive, database-driven websites that work in the real world.

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