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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
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
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.