MySQL & PHP Examples & Training Providers Required

Hi all. This might sound like a strange request but here goes. I'm looking for some examples of sites that are purely MySQL and PHP running on Unix and that contain a few thousand records preferably held in relational databases. Rationale: I need to justify PHP as a tool of choice over say vb.net or Oracle. My recommendation, despite my limited knowledge of MySQL and PHP is that even if we have 10-15 databases holding upwards of 10,000 records each PHP and MySQL are the tools of choice and I doubt that there are any functions missing that you'd find in VB.Net. I could be wrong and if so, please let me know. My other question is that I am looking for training in the UK, preferably in the North. I have no idea about accreditation or certification requirements and wondered if anyone could provide any recommendations...? Thanks for your time guys. -- ----------------------------- Michael Mason Arras People www.arraspeople.co.uk -----------------------------