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Introduction to PHP Training Class
Introduction to PHP Class
Introduction to PHP Class Length: 2 days
In this two-day course, students learn the essentials of PHP / MySQL development from the ground up. Students receive hands-on exercises that provide the fundamental skills needed to produce an interactive web application. Additionally, students will learn the basics of designing and interacting with an Oracle database in order to generate dynamic web content. Finally, students will learn how to integrate the increasingly popular web technology known as AJAX with a PHP application.
Why learn PHP at AGI
- Hands-on learning: Learn PHP by doing, using our proven method to gain skills quickly.
- Proven curriculum: We have delivered PHP training to thousands.
- Our expert instructors are skilled educators and the best in class with PHP.
- Small class sizes: receive personalized attention with ten or fewer participants per class.
- Repeat for free: If you need a refresher or miss a class day, retake the class at no cost.
- Learn using proven methods: We have been teaching PHP courses for 25 years
Ways to attend this PHP Course
- Live Online classes from your office or home as a regularly scheduled small group class.
- Live, in-person regularly scheduled PHP classes in Boston or Philadelphia with a live instructor in the same classroom.
- Private training customized to your specific needs delivered in-person or online. Call 781-376-6044 or complete the Private PHP Training form for more information.
Please call 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044 to schedule a course.
Introduction to PHP Training Class - Topics Covered
- Introduction to PHP
- Temporary Storage
- Introduction to Oracle™ MySQL
- Introduction to AJAX
Introduction to PHP Training Class Course Topics
Module 1: Introduction to PHP
- Requirements / installation
- The Request / Response Model
- HTML as a medium
- Objects and variables
- Using functions
- Using arrays and loops
- Using posted data
- Conditionals
Module 2: Temporary Storage
- Understanding cookies
- Understanding sessions
- Persisting user data site-wide
Module 3: Introduction to Oracle™ MySQL
- Understanding tables and rows
- MySQL data types
- Designing tables with PHPMyAdmin
- Querying the database for information
- Displaying MySQL results with PHP
- Creating a simple log in
- Understanding relational database design
- Associating user preferences with users
Module 4: Introduction to AJAX
- Synchronous vs asynchronous
- JavaScript essentials
- Creating an AJAX interface
- Going asynchronous
Custom and private PHP classes
This PHP course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. PHP classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
Introduction to PHP Prerequisites
PHP is a scripting language, therefore students are required to have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of HTML for this course and experience building static web pages is highly recommended as well. Prior knowledge of PHP, MySQL or JavaScript is not required, however. We recommend that you have installed Eclipse for PHP or Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 before starting the class.
Introduction to PHP Training Class - Course Materials
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems and Microsoft.