Certificate in PHP Web Development
Course Description:
This course is designed for students and professionals who want to learn how to build dynamic and database-driven web applications using PHP and MySQL. It covers everything from the basics of web programming to advanced topics like form handling, sessions, CRUD operations, and introduction to frameworks.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to create complete, working web projects using PHP.
Module 2: PHP Basics
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Introduction to PHP
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PHP syntax and embedding PHP in HTML
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Variables, Constants, and Data Types
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Operators and Expressions
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Conditional Statements (if, else, switch)
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Loops (for, while, foreach)
Module 3: Working with Forms
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Creating HTML forms
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Handling form data using
$_GETand$_POST -
Form validation and sanitization
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File upload handling
Module 4: Functions and Arrays
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Defining and calling functions
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Passing arguments and returning values
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Working with indexed, associative, and multidimensional arrays
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Array functions and manipulation
Module 5: Working with Strings and Dates
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String manipulation functions
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Using built-in date and time functions
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Formatting output
Module 6: Working with MySQL Database
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Introduction to databases and MySQL
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Creating and managing databases and tables
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Connecting PHP with MySQL using MySQLi / PDO
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CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
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Using prepared statements
Module 7: Session Management and Authentication
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Understanding cookies and sessions
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User registration and login system
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Password encryption (using
password_hash()) -
Logout and access control
Module 8: File Handling and Uploads
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Reading and writing files in PHP
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File uploads and validations
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Managing uploaded files
Module 9: PHP with AJAX & JSON
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Introduction to AJAX
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Sending data between PHP and JavaScript
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Working with JSON responses
Module 10: Mini Project
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Build a small CRUD-based web app
(e.g., Student Management System, Contact Form, or Blog Admin Panel)
Module 11: Introduction to PHP Frameworks (Laravel Basics)
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Understanding MVC architecture
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Installing Laravel
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Creating routes, controllers, and views
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Database migrations and Eloquent ORM
Module 12: Project Development & Deployment
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Developing a final PHP project
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Connecting to a live server (cPanel/Hostinger)
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Version control using Git & GitHub
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Final project presentation
???? Course Duration:
4 to 6 Months (Approx. 80–100 Hours)
???? Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Understand PHP syntax, logic, and structure
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Work with databases using MySQL
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Create forms and process user input securely
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Develop dynamic websites and admin panels
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Understand MVC concepts and frameworks (like Laravel basics)
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Deploy PHP projects on live server
