XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Relational Database Design (MySQL) and PHP

The short course in Web Application Development will equip delegates with a solid theoretical foundation as well as provide them with a comprehensive range of practical skills required for developing interactive database driven web applications.

COURSE MODULES

1. XHTML 1.0 / CSS 2 and 3

• Upon completion of the XHTML and CSS module, delegates will be able to write XHTML-compliant web pages, use XHTML for containing data and CSS for styling and page layout.
• Delegates are also introduced to the many new features offered by HTML 5.

2. JavaScript

• This module teaches delegates the theoretical principles of JavaScript through extensive practical application in class. The purpose of this module is further to create a solid foundation for learning both practical JavaScript and any of the popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Dojo and Prototype.
• Knowledge and skills acquired during this module will form the foundation for learning PHP in module 4.
• The JavaScript module teaches delegates the fundamental concepts underlying most client side as well as server side scripting languages like PHP.

3. Relational Database Design (SQL using MySQL)

• Structured Query Language (SQL) is the standard language used by web applications to communicate with databases.
• On completion of this module delegates will understand the Relational Database Design model as well as various SQL statements used to manipulate the structure of database tables and date stored therein.
• Delegates will gain practical skills in creating databases and tables, altering their physical structures, inserting, updating and deleting data, backing up a database as well as basic database server administration principles.
• Delegates will learn how to use the Open Source software programme, PHPMyAdmin (bundled with the WAMP / XAMP / LAMP Server) for creating and managing relational databases.

4. PHP (Hypertext Pre-processor)

• PHP is a powerful server-side scripting language and is used by the majority of web application developers throughout the world for developing dynamic and highly interactive web applications.
• On completion of this module delegates will have all the fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable them to develop dynamic and highly interactive web applications using the MySQL/PHP development model.

COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be computer literate.
• Applicants must have a web design (designing static web sites) background.
• The applicant must be a logical and creative thinker and have the commitment to follow through with the course.

CityVarsity also offers a one-year full-time course in New Media Development.
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