Course Overview

Take your PHP skills to the next level with our PHP Intermediate Course, designed to bridge the gap between beginner-level coding and advanced development. This hands-on, practical training dives deep into core PHP concepts, object-oriented programming (OOP), database integration, and modern development practices. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your career or prepare for the Zend PHP Certification, this course equips you with the tools and knowledge to create robust, scalable web applications. As part of our comprehensive PHP training series—alongside PHP Fundamentals and PHP Advanced—this intermediate course focuses on real-world skills that employers and clients value.

Target Audience

This course is perfect for:

• Aspiring Developers: Individuals with basic PHP knowledge eager to break into software development.
• Junior Developers: Professionals looking to solidify their core PHP skills and tackle more complex projects.
• Career Switchers: Those transitioning into tech who want a structured path to intermediate PHP mastery.
• Certification Seekers: Developers preparing for the Zend PHP Certification with practical, exam-relevant skills.

No prior completion of our PHP Fundamentals course is required—just bring your foundational PHP knowledge and a passion for coding!

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, you should:

• Understand basic PHP syntax (variables, loops, conditionals, functions).
• Have familiarity with HTML and CSS for web development context.
• Be comfortable with fundamental programming concepts (e.g., variables, data types).
• Optional: Completion of our PHP Fundamentals Course or equivalent self-study.

Don’t worry if you’re unsure about your readiness—contact us, and we’ll help you determine the right starting point!

What You’ll Gain After Attending

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Build dynamic, database-driven web applications using core PHP.
• Implement object-oriented programming principles to write clean, reusable code.
• Work confidently with databases, APIs, and web services.
• Apply industry-standard tools like Composer and follow PHP coding standards.
• Take the next step toward advanced PHP development or Zend Certification.
• Stand out to employers with practical, portfolio-ready projects.

Updated Course Content

Our PHP Intermediate Course is packed with in-depth, hands-on learning. Here’s what you’ll master:

1. PHP Configuration

• Configuring PHP for different environments (web server, CLI).
• Understanding and tweaking configuration directives.
• Setting up the course VM technology stack for optimal learning.

2. Object-Oriented PHP - Constructs

• Defining classes, constants, properties, and methods.
• Mastering object instances, inheritance, and member visibility.
• Leveraging magic methods, traits, and namespaces.
• Exploring abstraction, interfaces, and type hinting.

3. Object-Oriented PHP - Implementation

• Building a course application with OOP principles.
• Organizing file structures and applying the Model/View/Controller (MVC) pattern.
• Creating controllers, domain classes, and abstracted model/view layers.
• Implementing business logic, services, and form handling.

4. PHP Standards

• Adopting PSR standards for coding, autoloading, and logging.
• Integrating caching and messaging interfaces.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and professional code.

5. Database Integration

• Working with relational databases and SQL.
• Using PDO for secure database access, prepared statements, and transactions.
• Designing data models and leveraging phpMyAdmin or terminal MySQL.

6. Internet Communication

• Understanding HTTP/HTTPS, client-server interactions, and protocols.
• Managing cookies, sessions, and server-side validation.
• Controlling output with headers and browser caching.

7. Composer

• Installing and managing dependencies with Composer.
• Navigating composer.json, vendor directories, and key commands.
• Exploring Composer API documentation and packages.

8. Web Services

• Consuming and parsing RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Handling data formats (JSON, XML) and web service requests.
• Working with PHP streams for advanced communication.

Why Choose Our PHP Intermediate Course?

• Practical Focus: Build a real-world application you can showcase in your portfolio.
• Expert-Led Training: Learn from instructors with years of PHP development experience.
• Career Boost: Gain skills that align with industry demands and certification goals.
• Flexible Learning: Independent from other courses—jump in at your level.
• Part of a Complete Journey: Seamlessly transition from Fundamentals to Intermediate to Advanced.

Ready to Level Up?

Join the countless developers who’ve transformed their careers with our PHP training courses. Whether you’re coding for fun, freelancing, or aiming for a full-time role, our PHP Intermediate Course is your gateway to success in the lucrative world of software development. Enroll today and unlock your potential with core PHP expertise!