Whether you're beginning your development journey or returning to sharpen your skills, this four-day virtual course introduces the practical use of PHP in modern web application development. Delivered live, it covers essential topics from fundamentals to database integration.
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PHP Developer
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Gain confidence in real-world PHP Projects and develop your technical capabilities
Across four focused days, ILX's PHP Developer course equips you with core web development skills. You’ll explore key language features, data handling, and application design through instructor-led sessions and practical coding labs.
Learning objectives:
- Deploy and execute PHP code
- Work with variables and data types
- Process user-submitted data
- Implement logic and decision structures
- Write and manage functions
- Use arrays and manipulate strings
- Develop with classes and objects
- Connect PHP with relational databases
- Handle sessions and cookies
- Apply key design patterns and integrations
What you’ll learn
Develop a robust understanding of PHP, from basic language principles through to advanced programming techniques and application architecture. You'll finish the course ready to build dynamic, secure web applications with persistent storage and user interaction.
Database Integration
Learn how to connect PHP applications to relational databases using the PDO extension. You'll gain experience in setting up connections, executing queries securely with prepared statements, and handling transactions and exceptions. This course ensures you're equipped to build data-driven web applications with reliable backend interactions.
Authentication and Sessions
Explore how PHP handles user authentication, session management, and cookies. You'll learn how to create login systems, persist user state securely, and manage access control in your applications. These skills are crucial for building secure, personalised web experiences.
Patterns and Integration
Understand how PHP fits within modern web application architecture. You'll explore key software design patterns like MVC, Dependency Injection, and Singleton. You’ll also be introduced to templating approaches, package management tools, and techniques for integrating PHP with external APIs and web services.
What’s included:
- Instructor-led virtual classroom
- Hands-on live labs and exercises
- Digital course materials
- Supportive trainer guidance
- Real-time feedback
- Certificate on completion
- Follow-up support options
Key facts
Ideal for
New PHP developers or professionals looking to refresh their web development skills. Suitable for those creating or maintaining PHP-based applications.
Prerequisites
A background in programming is recommended. Knowledge of HTML or SQL is helpful but not mandatory.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This course covers the essentials of PHP development, including syntax, object-oriented principles, database connectivity, and secure session handling. You’ll also learn how to manage web service integration.
What will I learn in a PHP Developer course?
You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of PHP, starting with language fundamentals and progressing to object-oriented programming, database integration, and secure session management. The course is highly practical, enabling you to build dynamic web applications confidently by the end of the four-day programme.
How does PHP handle form data and user input?
PHP processes form data using special global arrays like $_POST and $_GET. You’ll learn how to capture, validate and securely handle user-submitted data. This ensures your applications can receive input without exposing users to vulnerabilities like injection attacks.
How does PHP interact with a database?
You’ll be introduced to the PHP Data Objects (PDO) extension, which offers a flexible and secure method for connecting to databases. The course covers how to write and run SQL queries, manage transactions, and handle errors using structured exception handling techniques.
What is the purpose of PHP sessions and cookies?
PHP sessions and cookies are used to store and manage user-specific information across different web pages. This course explains how to implement login functionality, remember user preferences, and protect session data to deliver secure, consistent user experiences.
Can I build secure applications with PHP after this course?
Yes. You’ll develop essential knowledge of input validation, data sanitisation, secure session handling and error management. These principles are woven into every stage of the course, giving you a solid foundation for developing secure and professional PHP-based applications.
What our customers say
“John was a great, kind instructor and thoroughly explained key concepts alongside the use of multiple examples to demonstrate. He was very helpful in answering any questions that arose with detailed explanations and/or examples when relevant.”
Jessica, Systems Developer – IT
“Really informative course, structured to support all forms of learning and at a good pace.”
Owen, Graduate Trainee Engineer, Utilities
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