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Learn PHP.

Learn PHP and build websites that do more than just look good.

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  • BeginnerNo experience needed
  • 57 hoursAt your own pace
  • 57 modulesLessons, quizzes, exercises
  • Exam includedNo need to buy separately
  • W3Schools Hero1-year subscription included

Our learners work at

  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Amazon
  • Meta
  • Netflix
  • NVIDIA
  • IBM
  • Oracle

What you'll learn

Real PHP skills, step by step.

Everything you need to use PHP with confidence, from the first line to real projects.

  • Understand what PHP is and how to write PHP scripts.
  • Learn PHP syntax and how to use variables and data types.
  • Use conditional statements (if, else, switch) and loops (while, for).
  • Use functions to make code reusable.
  • Handle forms and user input with PHP.
  • Learn how to use Arrays and file management.
  • Use PHP to connect to a database and to store and retrieve data.
  • Understand error handling and keep information safe.
  • Type and run PHP programs.

Roles you'll be ready for

  • PHP Developer
  • Back-End Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • WordPress Developer
  • Laravel Developer
  • CMS Developer
  • Web Application Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • E-commerce Developer
  • API Developer
  • Freelance Web Developer

Syllabus

Everything the course covers.

10 chapters · 57 modules · 57 hours

01Getting started6 modules
  • PHP Introduction
  • PHP Install
  • PHP Syntax
  • PHP Comments
  • PHP Variables
  • PHP Echo / Print
02Data types and operators8 modules
  • PHP Data Types
  • PHP Strings
  • PHP Numbers
  • PHP Casting
  • PHP Math
  • PHP Constants
  • PHP Magic Constants
  • PHP Operators
03Control flow and functions5 modules
  • PHP If...Else
  • PHP Switch
  • PHP Loops
  • PHP Functions
  • PHP Arrays
04Superglobals and regular expressions2 modules
  • PHP Superglobals
  • PHP Regular Expressions
05Forms5 modules
  • PHP Forms Handling
  • PHP Form Validation
  • PHP Form Required
  • PHP Form URL/E-mail
  • PHP Form Complete
06Dates, files and includes6 modules
  • PHP Date and Time
  • PHP Include Files
  • PHP File Handling
  • PHP Open/Read
  • PHP Create/Write
  • PHP File Upload
07Cookies, sessions and filters4 modules
  • PHP Cookies
  • PHP Sessions
  • PHP Filters
  • PHP Filters Advanced
08Callbacks, JSON and exceptions3 modules
  • PHP Callback Functions
  • PHP JSON
  • PHP Exceptions
09Object-oriented PHP13 modules
  • PHP What is OOP
  • PHP Classes/Objects
  • PHP Constructor
  • PHP Destructor
  • PHP Access Modifiers
  • PHP Inheritance
  • PHP Abstract Classes
  • PHP Interfaces
  • PHP Traits
  • PHP Static Methods
  • PHP Static Properties
  • PHP Namespaces
  • PHP Iterables
10Databases, XML, AJAX and security5 modules
  • PHP MySQL Database
  • PHP XML
  • PHP AJAX
  • PHP Error Handling
  • PHP Security

Your certificate

Become a Certified PHP Developer.

A credential from the site that has taught the web since 1999.

  1. Learn

    Lessons, quizzes and exercises. No deadlines.

  2. Pass the exam

    Online, multiple choice. 3 attempts, results instantly.

  3. Share it

    On LinkedIn and your CV. Employers verify it by link or QR code.

Your score sets your level: Intermediate 40% · Advanced 75% · Professional 90%

Certified PHP Developer

Also included

A year of W3Schools Hero subscription.

Keep learning and building long after the exam. Worth $120, included.

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    Full access on iOS and Android. Learn anywhere.

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    Your own space to build, test and deploy real projects.

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  • Leaderboard and challenges

    Earn XP, keep your streak, compete with other learners.

Reviews

What learners say.

4.8 · 874 reviews

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  • Muy buena experiencia. El curso de SQL tiene contenido claro y completo, y el examen de certificación me gustó especialmente por su nivel de dificultad y por combinar conocimientos teóricos y prácticos. Muy recomendable para reforzar y v...

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Questions? Answers.

Do you have a money-back guarantee?

Yes. If you are not satisfied, you get your money back within 14 days of purchase, as long as no exam attempts are used. Our refund policy.

How fast do I get access?

Instantly. Right after purchase you get an email with access to the course and the exam.

How does the exam work?

The exam is online and multiple choice. You get 3 attempts and choose when to take each one. Your score sets your level: Intermediate (40%), Advanced (75%) or Professional (90%).

Does the certificate expire?

No. The certificate never expires. It is issued in your name and employers can verify it with a unique link or QR code.

What is the difference between the course and the exam?

The course includes lessons, exercises, progress tracking and the exam. If you already know the subject, you can buy the exam only and go straight to certification.