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PHP Intro Course

Learn the essentials of PHP and start building dynamic, database-driven web applications.

Master the fundamentals and understand how PHP integrates with HTML and MySQL.

Learn the essentials of PHP and start building dynamic, database-driven web applications. Master the fundamentals and understand how PHP integrates with HTML and MySQL.

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PHP Intro training course

PHP Intro Course

The Introduction to PHP course is designed for anyone who want to learn the fundamentals of coding with PHP.

In this course, you will explore the basics of PHP scripting language and its integration with HTML to create dynamic web pages.

You will learn how to handle form submissions, interact with databases like MySQL, and develop essential skills for building interactive web applications.

With hands-on exercises and practical examples, this course provides a solid foundation in PHP programming, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring web developers.

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Course outline

1

Introduction

HTML and PHP

Editors

Setting up server

Syntax

Variables

Values

Statements

2

Datatypes

Numeric data type

String data type

NULL

Boolean

Array

Casting

Setting types

3

Conditionals & Looping

While

Foreach

If statement

Elseif

Switch

Comparison Operators

4

Server Variables

document_root

http_user_agent

php_self

script_filename

http_referer

5

Building Applications

Photo library

Sending emails

Navigation menu

Functions

Working with strings

Email validation

6

Security

Protecting files

Creating logins

Cookies and sessions

Working with files

7

Introduction to Databases

PHP and MYSQL

Connecting to a databases

Extracting data from a databasesI

Inputting data to a database

Securing your database

13 Reviews
9.7/10 Satisfaction
100% Recommend

Very good strcture towards learning, started off things simply and then built up the diffciulty at a good rate.

Rayan – 26 May 2026

Good knowledge base and up to date approach

Leo – 7 May 2026

Course delivered at a steady pace and covered PHP structure and use very well.

David – 7 May 2026

The training, location, food and atmosphere was all excellent. I really appreciate not just being taught the "what" but how and "when it sh…

Jonah – 15 September 2021

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