What will kids learn in this course?
Our backend development courses for kids are designed to equip students with advanced web development skills by focusing on mastering the professional programming language PHP and the database management system MySQL. Students will gain extensive knowledge about advanced concepts such as integrating Bootstrap, creating login and signup forms, managing sessions, and implementing login, signup, and logout logic.
How are our classes structured?
Throughout our backend classes for kids, students will learn to use PHP variables, conditionals, switches, loops, functions, and arrays and manipulate files in various ways. Then, they will also explore databases and MySQL, learning how to connect their website to a database and perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on data.
Mastering advanced web development with PHP and MySQL
By the end of the backend development courses for kids, students will:
- get hands-on experience in database management, server-side scripting, and implementing CRUD operations
- have a comprehensive grasp of advanced web development techniques
- be able to create dynamic and interactive online applications using PHP and MySQL
- be ready to excel in real-world web development projects or pursue further studies in the field
Course Details
21 modules included
28 hours of class material
Tools/Software needed: Sublime Text 3, XAMPP
A project, and a challenge throughout the course and a final project at the end
Class formats
In-person
- at one of our Digital School locations
- private classes – up to 3 students
- group classes – 15-18 students
- enjoy face-to-face interactions
Online
- from anywhere
- private classes – up to 3 students
- group classes – 15-18 students
- save time on commuting
Berlitz Digital School methodology
What makes our teaching method unique?
Developing patience and problem-solving skills
Theory and instruction are provided, but students work independently to solve programming challenges to enhance their patience and problem-solving skills.
Learning through trial and error
We don’t provide the final solution to the programming problems or projects. Instead, we encourage students to think freely, make mistakes, learn from them, and find the answer on their own.
Building creativity
When students encounter a difficulty, our trained instructors help them solve the problem by breaking it down on the whiteboard.
Building creativity
Kids practice and increase their creativity by working on projects, games, and applications. And because there is no one-stop answer, children put into practice the theory they have learned during the lessons. The final result is higher-quality, less buggy games and apps.
A comprehensive learning path
Students must complete one level in order to progress to the next level since the concepts taught in our courses are interrelated. This ensures that students have a solid foundation in all of the key programming ideas and principles. They will also learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are necessary for success in the digital age.
Result-oriented approach
Our backend development courses for kids begin with a 5-minute summary of the session before moving on to a 10-minute discussion of new ideas. Then, students will spend the entire class practicing what they learned in previous lessons. Following the course, students might do short exercises in the LMS, a Kahoot quiz to recap all they have learned or get further challenges.
Expert instructors
Our instructors have extensive knowledge of delivering engaging courses to help students understand and implement complex programming topics. With our classes, students get a solid foundation in the latest skills and technologies. They also benefit from the insights of instructors with real-world experience, which may help them develop successful careers in the IT business.
Why should kids learn with Berlitz Digital School?
Content designed for all levels
We offer backend classes for kids of all ability levels, from beginners to experts. We have certified and experienced teachers who can teach your kid the basics of programming as well as more advanced topics like game design and web building.
Guaranteed fun in our houses
Students take a personality test before the classes begin to be assigned to a house with peers who share their values and passions. They can participate in challenges and activities to gain experience and even run for office in their house's government. The best students from each house are rewarded with prizes at the end of the year.
A unique teaching method
Our classes reflect the importance of practice in the learning process. We believe that making mistakes is essential to exploring a new field, and we allow our students to experiment freely when met with a problem. This method not only improves the problem-solving skills of our students but also makes them more patient when they face an issue. To encourage our students to find individual solutions, our instructors provide guidance by breaking down the solution on a whiteboard.
Projects and extra activities
Students can enjoy a wide range of exercises and activities in our backend classes for kids. During the lessons, kids have a chance to apply their skills in practice and complete various challenges, as well as solo and group projects. To assist them in learning and improving as a programmer, we also offer extracurricular activities like hackathons and coding competitions.