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PHP Programming Fundamentals Certification

A foundation-level program designed to develop essential PHP programming skills covering syntax, variables, control structures, functions, arrays, forms, sessions, databases, object-oriented programming, and web development.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹2,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to PHP

  • PHP overview
  • Server-side programming
  • PHP applications
  • Client-server concepts
  • PHP execution
  • Basic PHP syntax

Module 2: PHP Development Environment

  • Web server concepts
  • PHP installation
  • Local development environment
  • Project structure
  • Running PHP files
  • Development workflow

Module 3: Variables & Data Types

  • Variables
  • Constants
  • Strings
  • Integers and floats
  • Boolean values
  • Null values

Module 4: Operators & Expressions

  • Arithmetic operators
  • Comparison operators
  • Logical operators
  • Assignment operators
  • Increment and decrement
  • Operator precedence

Module 5: Conditional Statements

  • if statements
  • if-else
  • elseif
  • Nested conditions
  • switch statements
  • Conditional expressions

Module 6: Loops & Iteration

  • for loops
  • while loops
  • do-while loops
  • foreach loops
  • break
  • continue

Module 7: Functions

  • Function declaration
  • Parameters
  • Return values
  • Default parameters
  • Variable scope
  • Reusable functions

Module 8: Arrays

  • Indexed arrays
  • Associative arrays
  • Multidimensional arrays
  • Array iteration
  • Array functions
  • Sorting arrays

Module 9: Strings & Built-In Functions

  • String operations
  • String functions
  • Date and time
  • Number functions
  • Type checking
  • Data formatting

Module 10: Forms & User Input

  • HTML forms
  • GET requests
  • POST requests
  • Form processing
  • Input validation
  • Input sanitisation

Module 11: Cookies & Sessions

  • Cookie concepts
  • Creating cookies
  • Session concepts
  • Starting sessions
  • Session variables
  • User state management

Module 12: File Handling

  • Opening files
  • Reading files
  • Writing files
  • File uploads
  • File validation
  • File management

Module 13: Object-Oriented PHP

  • Classes
  • Objects
  • Properties
  • Methods
  • Constructors
  • Encapsulation

Module 14: OOP & Exception Handling

  • Inheritance
  • Method overriding
  • Interfaces
  • Exception concepts
  • try-catch
  • Error handling

Module 15: PHP & MySQL

  • Database connectivity
  • SQL fundamentals
  • Database queries
  • Prepared statements
  • Retrieving records
  • Database security basics

Module 16: CRUD & PHP Web Application Development

  • Creating records
  • Reading records
  • Updating records
  • Deleting records
  • Application structure
  • Secure coding practices
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

Course Overview

The PHP Programming Fundamentals program provides job seekers and freshers with foundational skills for server-side programming and web development using PHP. Participants learn PHP syntax, variables, operators, conditional statements, loops, functions, arrays, strings, forms, validation, cookies, sessions, file handling, object-oriented programming, exception handling, MySQL integration, CRUD operations, and secure development practices.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand PHP syntax, execution, and server-side programming fundamentals.

02

Use variables, data types, operators, conditions, and loops effectively.

03

Develop reusable application logic using functions, arrays, and strings.

04

Process web forms and validate and sanitise user input.

05

Manage user state using cookies and sessions.

06

Apply object-oriented programming and exception-handling concepts in PHP.

07

Connect PHP applications to MySQL and perform database operations securely.

08

Develop structured web applications using CRUD operations and fundamental secure coding practices.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for job seekers, freshers, students, graduates, and aspiring developers who want to build foundational PHP and server-side web development skills.
Do I need previous programming knowledge?
No. The program starts with fundamental PHP and programming concepts, making it suitable for beginners.
Does the course cover MySQL?
Yes. Participants learn database connectivity, queries, prepared statements, retrieving data, and fundamental MySQL integration with PHP.
Does the course cover object-oriented PHP?
Yes. The program covers classes, objects, properties, methods, constructors, encapsulation, inheritance, interfaces, and exception handling.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop skills in PHP programming, forms, validation, sessions, file handling, object-oriented development, MySQL integration, CRUD operations, and fundamental web application development.
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