Build a PHP Micro-Framework from Scratch — PickAClass
⏱ 3h 📚 30 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Build a PHP Micro-Framework from Scratch

Learn the foundational principles of modern PHP web development by constructing your own lightweight MVC framework, covering routing, templating, and request handling.

  • 💬 AI instructor
    Ask about any lesson and get a clear answer instantly, anytime.
  • 🕐 Start anytime
    No schedules or deadlines — learn at your own pace, whenever suits you.
  • 🌐 In English
    Lessons, tasks and certificate — all fully in your language.

About this course

Do you want to move beyond simple scripts and understand how professional PHP applications are structured? Building a micro-framework is the best way to grasp the core mechanics that power major web applications. This course transforms you from a basic PHP coder into an engineer who understands the architecture and design patterns behind modern frameworks. You will gain practical knowledge of MVC, routing configuration, and secure request processing. What you'll learn: * Understand the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern and how to separate application concerns effectively. * Configure a project environment using Composer for dependency management and class autoloading. * Design a custom routing system to map URLs to controller actions, including dynamic parameter handling. * Implement secure templating with data injection to render dynamic views and ensure output safety. * Apply best practices for handling incoming HTTP requests, including processing form submissions and file uploads. The course begins with foundational PHP concepts and project setup, then progresses through the implementation of core framework components: the router, the controller dispatcher, and the view layer. We emphasize clear, maintainable code structure throughout. This course is designed for beginner PHP developers who know basic syntax and want to learn architectural patterns. No prior experience with frameworks or complex design patterns is required. Start building the foundation for powerful web applications today.

What you'll get

  • 📜 Certificate of completion
    Add it to your LinkedIn profile
  • 💬 Personal AI tutor
    Stuck on a lesson? Ask your built-in tutor anything, any time.
  • 🎧 Audio version included
    Learn on the go — no screen needed
  • ♾️ Lifetime access
    Come back anytime, no expiry
  • 📱 Phone or computer
    Works anywhere, any device
  • 💸 14-day refund
    No questions asked
  • Short & focused
    3h of practical content

Certificate of completion

Every course you complete on PickAClass issues a credential like this — original, with its own code, verifiable by URL, and detailed about what was actually demonstrated.

P
PickAClass
Skills profile · verifiable
Document
Certificate of Mastery
This certifies that
Name Surname
has successfully demonstrated mastery of
Build a PHP Micro-Framework from Scratch
Skills demonstrated
Behavioral pattern analysis
Foundational
1.2 hrs
Decision-architecture frameworks
Proficient
1.4 hrs
A/B test design
Proficient
1.7 hrs
Behavioral copywriting
Advanced
1.9 hrs
P
PickAClass — Name Surname
Build a PHP Micro-Framework from Scratch
Page 2 of 2
Performance detail
Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
Skill verification Verified Skill Path
Verify this credential
pickaclass.com/certificates/PCC-2026-X4F7-AP19
Issued under the academic standards of PickAClass. Skill levels reflect assessed performance against the course's competency rubric. This is an original credential of this platform.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

Write a review

You'll be asked to sign in after sending — your draft is saved.

Frequently asked

What do I need to take this course? +

Just a phone or computer with internet. No installs, no special hardware.

How do I pay? +

By card via Stripe. We don’t store card details — Stripe handles them securely.

Can I get a refund? +

Yes — full refund within 14 days, no questions asked.

How long will I have access? +

Forever. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit anytime.

Will I get a certificate? +

Yes. On completion you'll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

Built for learners in
Tech Design Finance Marketing Healthcare Education Hospitality Manufacturing