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PHP for Beginners Online Training
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Become a Confident PHP Developer: Learn Core Syntax, Build Dynamic Websites & Master Backend Basics

Summary

Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free

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Overview

This beginner-focused course introduces learners to PHP, a powerful server-side scripting language used for web development. Designed with clarity and practical use in mind, the course walks you through PHP basics, working with forms, data types, control structures, and simple project-building. Perfect for future developers or those exploring backend programming.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of PHP and server-side scripting
  • Use PHP syntax, variables, and operators confidently
  • Work with forms and validate user input securely
  • Implement basic functions, loops, and control flow
  • Store and retrieve user data using sessions and cookies

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

5
sections
10
lectures
1h 2m
total

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Description

PHP powers a large portion of the web, from content management systems to eCommerce platforms. This course is ideal for those starting out in backend development, freelancing, or building dynamic websites. It provides a strong foundation to further explore frameworks like Laravel or WordPress development.

Module 01: Getting Started with PHP

  • What is PHP and why use it?
  • History and real-world applications
  • Installing XAMPP or MAMP
  • Creating your first .php file
  • echo, print, and HTML embedding
  • Comments and code structure
  • Understanding localhost
  • Troubleshooting setup issues

Module 02: PHP Variables, Data Types, and Operators

  • Declaring and naming variables
  • Case sensitivity and scope
  • Strings, integers, floats, booleans
  • Type juggling basics
  • Concatenation, interpolation, and string functions
  • Arithmetic, comparison, assignment, logical operators

Module 03: Control Structures and Functions

  • if, else, elseif, switch statements
  • while, do...while, for, foreach loops
  • Declaring and calling functions
  • Parameters and return values
  • include, require, include_once statements

Module 04: Forms, Superglobals, and Validation

  • Creating a simple contact form
  • GET vs POST methods
  • $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, $_SERVER
  • Sanitising and validating input
  • Handling required fields
  • Introduction to $_SESSION and $_COOKIE
  • Storing user data across pages

Module 05: Arrays and Basic PHP Logic

  • Creating and accessing indexed and associative arrays
  • Debugging with print_r() and var_dump()
  • Common array functions: count(), array_push(), explode(), implode()
  • Looping through arrays: foreach, for
  • Dynamic output with arrays
  • Simple project: Contact Form with Validation and Thank You Page

Course Format & Support

  • 100% online and self-paced
  • Instructional videos, downloadable code samples
  • Final project review and optional instructor feedback

Career path

  • Equips learners for entry-level backend or full-stack web roles
  • Enables freelancers to build dynamic web applications
  • Supports digital teams in improving website interactivity

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