CodeIgniter Crash Course (Your First PHP Framework)
What you'll learn
- What a framework is and why developers use them
- MVC: where your code goes and why
- Routes, controllers, views, database access, and a full CRUD app
Curriculum
01 Meet the framework Free lesson 2 lessons
02 Working with data 3 lessons
03 Modern CodeIgniter 4 (external, hand-picked) 1 lesson
Best taken after
You can start here whenever you like. These just cover the ground this course builds on.
Requirements
- Courses 03 & 04
Description
Before jumping to Laravel, it helps to meet a small framework first. CodeIgniter is light and easy to read, so you can finally see what MVC (Model-View-Controller) means in practice, the idea behind every modern framework.
Your instructor
Nine years building the systems that governments, hospitals, schools and farmers actually run on, and teaching thousands of people to build their own.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pay?
Pay with MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, or a Visa/Mastercard card, all handled securely through Flutterwave. Free courses need no payment at all.
Is it self-paced?
Yes, you learn on your own schedule. There are no live class times to catch; lessons stay available for the course's access window.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, a certificate is issued automatically once you complete every lesson in the course, and you can verify it any time from its own link.
What if I get stuck?
Use the course's discussion Q&A to ask a question. I read and answer these myself.