Learn PHP and build websites that do more than just look good. This course covers everything from basic syntax to working with databases and forms - giving you the server-side skills to build dynamic, data-driven web applications.
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Overview of the Training Modules
Topic
Description
PHP Introduction
Learn the basics of PHP
PHP Install
Set up PHP on your system
PHP Syntax
Understand PHP syntax rules
PHP Comments
Add comments in PHP
PHP Variables
Define and use variables
PHP Echo / Print
Output data in PHP
PHP Data Types
Understand different PHP data types
PHP Strings
Work with strings in PHP
PHP Numbers
Perform operations with numbers
PHP Casting
Convert data types
PHP Math
Perform mathematical operations
PHP Constants
Define and use constants
PHP Magic Constants
Use predefined magic constants
PHP Operators
Use operators in PHP
PHP If...Else
Control flow with if-else
PHP Switch
Use switch statements
PHP Loops
Repeat code with loops
PHP Functions
Create and use functions
PHP Arrays
Work with arrays
PHP Superglobals
Use predefined global variables
PHP Regular Expressions
Match patterns in text
PHP Forms Handling
Process form data
PHP Form Validation
Validate form input
PHP Form Required
Set required fields
PHP Form URL/E-mail
Validate URLs and emails
PHP Form Complete
Complete form example
PHP Date and Time
Work with dates and times
PHP Include Files
Reuse code with includes
PHP File Handling
Read and write files
PHP Open/Read
Open and read files
PHP Create/Write
Create and write files
PHP File Upload
Upload files in PHP
PHP Cookies
Use cookies to store data
PHP Sessions
Maintain user sessions
PHP Filters
Sanitize and validate input
PHP Filters Advanced
Advanced input filtering
PHP Callback Functions
Use callback functions
PHP JSON
Work with JSON in PHP
PHP Exceptions
Handle exceptions
PHP What is OOP
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
PHP Classes/Objects
Work with classes and objects
PHP Constructor
Use constructors in PHP
PHP Destructor
Use destructors in PHP
PHP Access Modifiers
Control access to properties
PHP Inheritance
Implement inheritance
PHP Abstract Classes
Use abstract classes
PHP Interfaces
Define interfaces
PHP Traits
Use traits in PHP
PHP Static Methods
Use static methods
PHP Static Properties
Use static properties
PHP Namespaces
Organize code with namespaces
PHP Iterables
Work with iterable objects
PHP MySQL Database
Connect PHP with MySQL
PHP XML
Work with XML in PHP
PHP AJAX
Use AJAX with PHP
PHP Error Handling
Handle errors in PHP
PHP Security
Secure PHP applications
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Course overview
Course fee:
$95
Course level:
Beginner
Time to complete:
57 hours
Course Format:
Self paced
Language:
English
Prerequisites:
None
Exam and Certification:
Included
Number of certificates:
1
Certificate name:
Certified PHP Developer
Exam format:
Multiple choice
Certification skill level:
Intermediate (40%), Advanced (75%) and Professional (90%)
Certification Expiration:
Never
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 858 reviews.
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What are the certificate levels?
There are three different levels: intermediate, advanced and professional.
Intermediate is 40%, Advanced is 75%, and Professional is 90%.
How many exam attempts do I have?
You have 3 attempts per exam. You can choose when to take each attempt. If you don't pass, you can study and take it again at your convenience.
Can I take the exam online?
All our exams are taken online with multiple choice questions. You do not need to be physically present.
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