If you’re serious about learning tech, project-based courses are the fastest way to move from “just learning” to actually building. But not every project is right for every stage of your journey. The key is knowing where you are now and what skills you need next.
At Zuri Team, we’ve designed project-based courses that take you from absolute beginner to confident developer. Let’s walk through each one and help you pick the one that fits your level.
1. Build Your First Website: A Hands-On Web Development Journey (4-Week Project-Based Learning)
(Absolute Beginner-Friendly)
- What you’ll build: A fully functional personal website.
- Perfect for: Individuals new to coding with no prior experience.
- Key skills learned:
- Basic HTML & CSS
- Introduction to web design
- Website structuring and styling
If you’ve never coded before or are still learning how the web works, this is your launchpad.
2. Build Your First Dynamic Web App: Simple Task Manager with PHP & MySQL
(Beginner Project)
- What you’ll build: A simple task manager app.
- Perfect for: Beginners ready to move beyond static websites.
- Key skills learned:
- PHP & MySQL basics
- CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality
- User interaction with a database
If you’re comfortable with static sites and want to bring your projects to life with dynamic features, this is your next step.
3. Build a Robust Blog Engine with PHP OOP & MVC (with PHPUnit & Feature Testing) – 4-Week Beginner Project
(Intermediate Project)
- What you’ll build: A blog engine from scratch using Object-Oriented Programming.
- Perfect for: Learners who understand basic PHP and want to level up.
- Key skills learned:
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture
- Feature testing with PHPUnit
This project prepares you for real-world backend work. If you want to stand out as a developer, this is where you move from just coding to writing structured, testable, and scalable applications.
4. API Foundations with Vanilla PHP: Understanding and Building Your First APIs (3-Week Beginner Course)
(Advanced Beginner to Intermediate)
- What you’ll build: Your first API from scratch.
- Perfect for: Learners ready to explore backend development and integrations.
- Key skills learned:
- Understanding how APIs work
- Building and consuming APIs
- Data exchange between systems
This is ideal if you’ve done some PHP projects and want to work on skills companies use daily in modern applications.
So, Which One Is Right for You?
- Total beginner? → Start with Build Your First Website.
- Ready for interactive apps? → Move to Build Your First Dynamic Web App.
- Want to write professional-level code? → Try Build a Robust Blog Engine with PHP OOP & MVC.
- Interested in backend integrations? → Go for API Foundations with Vanilla PHP.
Ready to take the next step? Check out the course that matches your journey best, and start building today.