This 3-month online course is structured into five (5) key modules, ensuring comprehensive learning and hands-on practice for students. 📚 Course Modules: 1️⃣ Module 1: Introduction to POS & QuickBooks Setup (3 weeks) 2️⃣ Module 2: User Restrictions & Security (2 weeks) 3️⃣ Module 3: Local Network & Server Setup (2 weeks) 4️⃣ Module 4: PHP POS Deployment (2 weeks) 5️⃣ Module 5: Reporting & Device Configuration (3 weeks)
In this module, we will explore QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) setup and user management to ensure secure and efficient retail operations. This lesson is designed for business owners, cashiers, and administrators who want to optimize their POS system for better security and workflow. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 QuickBooks POS Interface Walkthrough – Get familiar with the QuickBooks POS dashboard, tools, and navigation. 🔹 Setting Up Users, Roles & Security Restrictions – Learn how to create user accounts, assign roles, and enforce security restrictions to control access. 🔹 Managing Cashier Privileges – Understand how to grant or limit permissions for cashiers, ensuring accuracy and accountability in sales transactions. This module is essential for businesses looking to streamline their POS system while maintaining security and efficiency.
In this module, we will explore how to set up and configure QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) systems to work across multiple computers using local networking solutions. The module covers practical implementation of server-client configuration, local area networking (LAN), and the use of server software tools like XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP to manage PHP-based POS systems.
This module focuses on the practical implementation of deploying a PHP-based Point of Sale (POS) system, both locally and online. Designed for participants who have completed the foundational modules, this stage introduces real-world deployment practices, payment gateway integration, and system hosting knowledge required to launch a functional POS platform. Topics Covered: Installing & Setting Up PHP POSParticipants will learn how to install and configure a PHP-based POS system from scratch using tools like XAMPP for local development and deployment. Deploying POS on a Live Web Server This section covers how to migrate the POS system from local development to a live web environment, teaching domain setup, hosting configurations, database connection, and web security essentials. Integrating Payment Gateways Participants will integrate popular payment solutions such as Flutterwave and Paystack, ensuring that the POS system can process real-time transactions securely and efficiently.
Welcome to Module 4 of the Point of Sale (POS) Deployment Course at Armstrong Computers College! This module serves as a practical orientation into the real-world deployment of a PHP-based Point of Sales system, both offline (using Localhost) and online (using web hosting services).
Whether you're preparing to deploy POS software for a client, your business, or for academic purposes, this module is designed to help you grasp every technical aspect with hands-on implementation. The accompanying video lesson for this introduction provides a walkthrough of what this module entails and how to get the best out of it.
By the end of this module, participants will confidently understand how to:
✅ Deploy a PHP-Based POS both Offline (XAMPP/WAMP) and Online (using cPanel/Free Hosting)
✅ Install and configure PHP POS source files
✅ Set up the POS database and test system functionality
✅ Deploy the POS system live to be accessible from any device
✅ Integrate secure payment gateways like Flutterwave and Paystack
Introduction to PHP POS (Point of Sale system)
System Requirements (XAMPP/WAMP for offline, cPanel for online)
Downloading project files
Creating the database and importing the SQL file
Configuring database connection in config.php or .env
Testing login, dashboard, and admin functionalities
Using XAMPP or WAMP
Placing project folder in htdocs or www directory
Accessing via localhost/your_project_name
Database creation with phpMyAdmin
LAN access testing for mobile or peer devices
Ensuring responsiveness and multi-device accessibility
Selecting a Free Hosting & Domain (e.g., InfinityFree or 000webhost)
Uploading via File Manager or FTP client (FileZilla)
Online database creation and SQL file import
Updating config file with online DB credentials
Final testing and public access across devices
Overview of Flutterwave and Paystack
Creating a merchant account
Generating and using API keys
Embedding payment buttons on the checkout page
Linking payments with real-time transaction logging
Securing payment integration using PHP validation techniques
Video Tutorials (available on the course portal)
Downloadable Source Files
API Docs for Flutterwave & Paystack
Sample Code Snippets and Configurations
This module is your gateway to real-world PHP deployment experience. It’s been designed to give you the skills you need to host, run, and monetize your POS solutions using professional practices. So plug in, practice hard, and explore the possibilities.
Remember: Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes permanent. The more you implement, the more you become what you’ve learned.