Course Overview

This course has been developed for Web Designers and Web Programmers who wish to advance their skills to include database driven websites. A database driven website supports the additional of a wide range of services and functionality to a website which includes user login, online payments, product management, advanced searching and feedback forms.

The course will also teach students to develop websites which have a secure back-end administration section that allows web administrators to insert, update and delete products from the database.

What are my career prospects

This course will position the participant to work within a business or web design company that has a requirement to develop or maintain secure online websites that can receive payments, manage products for sale, enable customers to search for products and capture feedback from customers.

Am I eligable for the course?

This course has been specifically designed for Web Designers/Programmers who have an excellent knowledge of HTML and CSS. Knowledge of JavaScript is desirable but not a prerequisite. Students how have completed the Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Web Design course or completed the Advanced Diploma in Desktop Publishing / Graphic Design for the Web Course

Who accredits this course?

This course is certified by the IBAT College, on successful completion of the course you will receive an Diploma in Web Programming (PHP and MySQL).

How long is the course?

The course is over 14 weeks.

View the Lecturer Profile: View the Lecturer Profile for the Diploma in PHP and MYSQL Course

John Rowley – Web Design / PHP SQL Lecturer John Rowley's career spans web development (LAMP), Web Manager and Corporate spokesman (Ryanair), 11 years in software management and development (Symantec, Corel), technical training (PHP, MySQL, Perl, XML, C#, CSS Javascript), technical writing (C++, Java), documentation management and news journalism. He was the first PHP developer in Ireland to achieve Zend PHP Certification and the first technical writer in Ireland to document C++ compiler and application frameworks. He is MySQL Certified and has worked as a consultant / developer for Irish Rail, Suzuki, Nestle, and Eli Lilly. He currently works as a .NET information architect for the ECDL foundation where he develops the centre and candidate administration systems for the ECDL programs in Ireland. On a lighter note, he's also an accomplished standbup comedian, performing regularly in Manchester and Dublin.
Mark Dean – Web Design / IS Lecturer Mark is an IT professional with over 17 years industry experience. Over this period he has accumulated knowledge and skills from numerous sectors ranging from education through to manufacturing and banking. He has been involved in many IT roles including software developer, team leader, systems analyst, and corporate IT trainer. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College and has lectured on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as professional programmes such as IATI and ACCA. He is the trainer on the Diploma in Web Design and currently maintains the IBAT College Website and Student Portal.
Morgan Campbell - Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer Morgan has worked in the print and design industry for more than five years. He spent several years working in desk top publishing and graphic design departments in Ireland before travelling to the UK. During this time he worked on numerous high profile marketing campaigns and won several design and marketing awards. In 2007 he returned from England to complete a master’s degree in marketing and oversee the running of his own design and marketing enterprise.
Cara Martin - Multimedia Lecturer Cara has been working in the IT Sector for the past 8 years as a Consultant and Lecturer in IT. She Hold a B.Sc in Computer Science and an M.Sc in the field Artificial Intelligence from UCD. Her main areas of expertise are Databases and Web Design. Over the years she has worked with many high profile clients in both the government and corporate sectors.
Keith Feighery - Online Marketing, Sales and Digital Strategy Lecturer Keith holds a first class MA in Digital Media Technologies. He owns Digital Insights, which is a digital media and social technologies consultancy. He works with clients developing enterprise digital and web strategies and solutions that align with overall business objectives. Keith has developed successful online retail businesses and has over 10 years experience working with large Irish and international software vendors and consultancies such as Eontec, Siebel Systems and Allfinanz.
Lisa Donaldson – IT and Business Lecturer Lisa is an experienced lecturer who has been teaching for over 14 years. During this time, Lisa has taught in both the academic and corporate sectors. She has previously lectured Business and IT subjects at Griffith College and led the Training Teams in Esat BT and Software Paths. Lisa has also founded & managed 2 small businesses and brings extensive real life work experience to her teaching role. She has undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Business and IT from Northeastern University, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University. She lectures in Systems Analysis & Design, Business Applications and Marketing.

What is the course fee?

The course fees are €1,395.

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

How can I make savings on the course fee?

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

What do I get for my fee?

• Full set of bound notes (view sample notes)
• Access to your online student portal (view student portal site)
• Flexible Timetable (view timetable)
• Content Expert Lecturer (view lecturer profiles)
• Excellent college facilities (view college photos)

What other benefits do I get for with this course?

Because IBAT College is eligable to use the Adobe Education Store, Students can save up to 80% off the full commerical price of Adobe Software. You will not find a cheaper price for fully licensed Adobe Software anywhere else.

I would like to apply what should I do?

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternative please feel free to contact Thomas on 01 8075055 or by email on trussell@ibat.ie.

Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999.

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