This is a backend specialisation for learners who want to build structured PHP applications. It is different from the broad Web Development course and from the JavaScript-based MERN pathway.
Recommended prerequisites
Learners should understand HTML, CSS, basic PHP, functions, forms and relational databases. If these are new, begin with Web Development before moving to Laravel.
Laravel curriculum
- Composer, environment configuration and project structure
- Routing, controllers, requests, responses and middleware
- Blade templates, components and reusable layouts
- Migrations, seeders, Eloquent relationships and query design
- Validation, authentication, authorisation and role-based access
- File handling, queues, mail and scheduled tasks
- REST API design, testing and third-party integration
- Security review, logging, performance and deployment
- Version support and upgrade planning
Portfolio project
Build a role-based business application such as inventory, appointments or service requests. The final submission includes requirements, database design, authentication, CRUD workflows, API endpoints, tests and a deployment checklist.
From an idea to a documented application
Use a fictional business or a project you have permission to work on. Start by writing a short brief: who will use the application, which records it stores, and what each role is allowed to do. Keep the first version small enough to test thoroughly.
Plan the data and user journey
Sketch the screens and relationships before building them. For an appointment application, describe the booking, cancellation and staff-review steps. Include empty lists, duplicate submissions and invalid input in the plan, not only the successful path.
Build and review one feature at a time
Connect a form, its validation and its database operation before adding more features. Explain the responsibility of each part of your code during review. Record changes in version control and keep setup instructions that another learner could follow.
Test access and failure cases
Check which operations a visitor, signed-in user and administrator should be able to perform. Use sample records rather than real customer details. Document the expected result and actual result of each check, then explain how you addressed any defect.
Prepare a portfolio demonstration
Present the problem, your implementation and the limitations that remain. Include screenshots, a feature checklist, setup notes and a short demonstration. Label classroom projects clearly and identify your own contribution if work was completed as a group.
Before you enrol
Share your PHP experience and learning goals with the CYBEX team. Confirm the current framework version, syllabus, teaching format, project feedback and equipment requirements. Ask which activities are instructor demonstrations and which you will complete independently.
Confirm the fee, duration, timetable and certificate requirements for your chosen batch. Software subscriptions, hosting or other third-party services should not be assumed to be included in tuition. You do not need to publish private credentials or customer data to demonstrate your work.
Enquire about the Laravel course, or compare the full course catalogue before selecting a pathway.
Progression routes
Pair Laravel with the Full-Stack Web Development course, or compare it with the site-building focus of the WordPress course.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before learning Laravel?
Basic HTML, CSS, PHP syntax and relational-database concepts are recommended. Beginners can first take the Web Development course.
Is Laravel the same as PHP?
No. PHP is the programming language; Laravel is a PHP web-application framework that provides structure and reusable tools.
What project will I build?
A database-backed Laravel application with authentication, roles, validation, CRUD workflows, an API and deployment documentation.
Does this course guarantee a developer job?
No. It builds practical evidence for a portfolio. Hiring depends on demonstrated ability, interviews, experience and employer needs.
How is the curriculum kept current?
The course is reviewed against official Laravel release notes and documentation; supported versions can change.