# PHP

> Join Edoxi’s 20-hour PHP Programming Course in Qatar. Learn PHP, MySQL, OOP, form handling & authentication to prepare for web and backend developer roles.

## Course Details
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Category: Software Development
- Sub-Category: Programming Languages

## Course Introduction
Edoxi’s 20-hour PHP Programming Course in Qatar builds practical backend web development skills for aspiring developers and IT professionals. Gain hands-on experience in PHP fundamentals, MySQL integration, form handling, session management, authentication, and OOP. Work on real-world projects like secure login systems and mini CMS development. Prepare for web, backend, and full-stack developer roles. Enrol now to get certified and advance your tech career in Qatar.

## Course Overview
- Delivery Modes: Online, Classroom
- Course Duration : 20 hours
- Corporate Days: 3 days
- Learners Enrolled: 100+
- Modules: 12

## What Do You Learn from Edoxi's PHP Training

**PHP Syntax and Control Structures**
Master core PHP concepts such as variables, operators, conditionals, and loops to create dynamic and interactive websites.

**Database Integration with MySQL**
Learn how to connect PHP applications with MySQL databases to store, retrieve, and manage dynamic web content efficiently.

**Form Handling and Data Validation**
Design secure forms using client-side and server-side validation to ensure accurate data collection and protect applications.

**Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP**
Apply OOP principles to build scalable, reusable, and well-structured PHP applications for advanced development projects.

**Session Management and User Authentication**
Develop secure login and access control systems using sessions and cookies to safeguard restricted web content.

**Error Handling and Debugging**
Use effective error handling and debugging techniques to quickly identify, fix, and prevent issues in PHP applications.

## About This Course
## About Our PHP Programming Course in Qatar

Edoxi’s 20-hour PHP Programming Course in Qatar is designed to build essential backend development skills required to create dynamic, data-driven websites. This program focuses on PHP fundamentals, form handling, MySQL integration, session management, and OOP for modern web development. The course is ideal for beginners as well as professionals seeking to strengthen or expand their PHP development expertise.

Our PHP course curriculum emphasises hands-on, practical learning through real-world projects such as secure login systems, content management modules, and form validation applications. Learners gain practical exposure to how PHP functions within a full-stack environment, enabling them to develop robust and scalable web applications. Training is delivered through guided exercises, coding labs, and project-based learning for maximum skill application.

Upon successful completion, learners receive Edoxi’s PHP Programming Course certification, validating their technical competence. This credential supports career opportunities such as Junior Web Developer, PHP Developer, Backend Developer, and Full Stack Developer in Qatar’s growing tech sector.

For details on PHP course fees, syllabus, and flexible training formats, including classroom, online, and corporate training, contact the Edoxi team today.

Enrol now to build in-demand PHP skills and advance your web development career in Qatar.

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## Key Features of Edoxi's PHP Training

**Real-Time Form Processing Lab**
You can practice creating and handling forms with data validation techniques and security implementations in actual web environments.

**Comprehensive PHP Reference Materials**
You get access to detailed PHP cheat sheets, sample scripts, database guides, and syntax references for continued learning.

**Interactive Code Review Sessions**
You can participate in collaborative code analysis to identify best practices, optimization opportunities, and security improvements.

**Database Integration Sessions**
You can discover practical MySQL connection techniques, query writing, and data manipulation using PHP's database interfaces.

**Authentication System Development**
You can build secure login systems implementing sessions, cookies, and proper security protocols for user management.

**Mini Content Management System Project**
You can develop a functional CMS from scratch, applying all course concepts in an integrated, real-world application.

## Who Can Join Our PHP Course in Qatar?

**Students**
Individuals with basic HTML knowledge looking to expand their skills into dynamic, server-side programming and backend development.

**Frontend Developers**
HTML/CSS specialists seeking to enhance their skill set with backend capabilities to become more versatile full-stack developers.

**Computer Science Students**
University students looking to supplement their theoretical knowledge with practical PHP programming skills valued in the job market.

**IT Professionals**
Technology workers aiming to add web development capabilities to their technical toolkits for career advancement opportunities.

**Freelancers and Entrepreneurs**
Self-employed individuals wanting to offer comprehensive web development services, including dynamic, database-driven websites.

**Digital Marketing Specialists**
Marketing professionals seeking to understand backend functionality to better collaborate with development teams or manage web platforms.

## PHP Course Modules

### Module 1: Introduction to PHP and Development Environment

**Chapter 1.1: Getting Started with PHP**
- Lesson 1.1.1: Overview of PHP and its evolution
- Lesson 1.1.2: Setting up a local development environment (XAMPP/WAMP/MAMP)
- Lesson 1.1.3: Writing and executing basic PHP scripts

**Chapter 1.2: PHP Basics and Configuration**
- Lesson 1.2.1: Understanding PHP syntax and structure
- Lesson 1.2.2: Embedding PHP within HTML
- Lesson 1.2.3: Utilizing comments and code organization techniques
- Lesson 1.2.4: Configuring PHP settings using php.ini

### Module 2: Variables, Data Types, and Operators

**Chapter 2.1: Working with Data in PHP**
- Lesson 2.1.1: Declaring and initializing variables
- Lesson 2.1.2: Exploring PHP data types: strings, integers, floats, booleans, arrays
- Lesson 2.1.3: Type juggling and casting in PHP

**Chapter 2.2: Operators and Constants**
- Lesson 2.2.1: Utilizing constants and magic constants
- Lesson 2.2.2: Implementing arithmetic, assignment, comparison, and logical operators
- Lesson 2.2.3: Understanding operator precedence and associativity
- Lesson 2.2.4: Working with string interpolation and concatenation

### Module 3: Control Structures and Looping Mechanisms

**Chapter 3.1: Conditional Statements and Control Flow**
- Lesson 3.1.1: Implementing conditional statements: if, else, elseif, switch
- Lesson 3.1.2: Employing the match expression (introduced in PHP 8)
- Lesson 3.1.3: Best practices for control flow and readability

**Chapter 3.2: Looping Constructs**
- Lesson 3.2.1: Utilizing loops: while, do-while, for, foreach
- Lesson 3.2.2: Managing loop control with break and continue
- Lesson 3.2.3: Handling nested control structures
- Lesson 3.2.4: Error handling within control structures

### Module 4: Functions and Scope Management

**Chapter 4.1: Defining and Using Functions**
- Lesson 4.1.1: Defining and invoking user-defined functions
- Lesson 4.1.2: Understanding parameter passing: by value and by reference
- Lesson 4.1.3: Incorporating type declarations and return types

**Chapter 4.2: Advanced Function Concepts**
- Lesson 4.2.1: Exploring variable scope: local, global, static
- Lesson 4.2.2: Utilizing built-in PHP functions
- Lesson 4.2.3: Implementing anonymous functions and closures
- Lesson 4.2.4: Leveraging arrow functions (introduced in PHP 7.4)

### Module 5: Arrays and String Manipulation

**Chapter 5.1: Working with Arrays**
- Lesson 5.1.1: Creating and manipulating indexed and associative arrays
- Lesson 5.1.2: Utilizing array functions: sort, merge, slice, splice
- Lesson 5.1.3: Iterating over arrays using loops
- Lesson 5.1.4: Understanding multidimensional arrays

**Chapter 5.2: String Handling Techniques**
- Lesson 5.2.1: String functions: strlen, strpos, substr, str_replace, explode, implode
- Lesson 5.2.2: Regular expressions for pattern matching
- Lesson 5.2.3: Handling string encoding and multibyte strings

### Module 6: Form Handling and User Input Validation

**Chapter 6.1: PHP Form Basics**
- Lesson 6.1.1: Creating HTML forms and integrating with PHP
- Lesson 6.1.2: Retrieving form data using $_GET and $_POST

**Chapter 6.2: Validating and Securing Form Input**
- Lesson 6.2.1: Validating user input: required fields, data types, formats
- Lesson 6.2.2: Sanitizing input to prevent security vulnerabilities
- Lesson 6.2.3: Implementing error messages and feedback mechanisms
- Lesson 6.2.4: Managing file uploads securely
- Lesson 6.2.5: Preserving form data across sessions

### Module 7: File System Interaction

**Chapter 7.1: Working with Files**
- Lesson 7.1.1: Reading from and writing to files using fopen, fread, fwrite, fclose
- Lesson 7.1.2: Checking file existence and permissions
- Lesson 7.1.3: Handling file uploads and downloads

**Chapter 7.2: Managing Directories and File Security**
- Lesson 7.2.1: Directory operations: scanning, creating, deleting
- Lesson 7.2.2: Understanding file paths and URLs
- Lesson 7.2.3: Implementing file locking mechanisms
- Lesson 7.2.4: Error handling during file operations

### Module 8: Introduction to Databases with MySQL

**Chapter 8.1: Database Fundamentals**
- Lesson 8.1.1: Understanding relational databases and SQL basics
- Lesson 8.1.2: Connecting to MySQL using mysqli and PDO

**Chapter 8.2: Working with SQL Queries**
- Lesson 8.2.1: Executing queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Lesson 8.2.2: Fetching data and displaying results
- Lesson 8.2.3: Preventing SQL injection with prepared statements
- Lesson 8.2.4: Managing database errors and exceptions
- Lesson 8.2.5: Closing database connections properly

### Module 9: Session Management and Cookies

**Chapter 9.1: PHP Session Handling**
- Lesson 9.1.1: Starting and managing sessions in PHP
- Lesson 9.1.2: Storing and retrieving session variables
- Lesson 9.1.3: Handling session timeouts and logout functionality

**Chapter 9.2: Cookies and User Authentication**
- Lesson 9.2.1: Implementing user authentication mechanisms
- Lesson 9.2.2: Setting and accessing cookies
- Lesson 9.2.3: Configuring session and cookie parameters
- Lesson 9.2.4: Ensuring session security and data integrity

### Module 10: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP

**Chapter 10.1: PHP OOP Fundamentals**
- Lesson 10.1.1: Understanding classes and objects
- Lesson 10.1.2: Defining properties and methods
- Lesson 10.1.3: Implementing constructors and destructors

**Chapter 10.2: Advanced OOP Concepts**
- Lesson 10.2.1: Utilizing inheritance and method overriding
- Lesson 10.2.2: Applying access modifiers: public, private, protected
- Lesson 10.2.3: Exploring interfaces and abstract classes
- Lesson 10.2.4: Leveraging traits and namespaces

### Module 11: Error Handling and Debugging Techniques

**Chapter 11.1: Managing Errors in PHP**
- Lesson 11.1.1: Configuring error reporting levels
- Lesson 11.1.2: Utilizing try-catch blocks for exception handling
- Lesson 11.1.3: Creating custom exception classes

**Chapter 11.2: Debugging and Logging**
- Lesson 11.2.1: Logging errors to files or monitoring systems
- Lesson 11.2.2: Debugging tools and techniques: var_dump, print_r, xdebug
- Lesson 11.2.3: Handling common runtime errors
- Lesson 11.2.4: Best practices for error management in production environments

### Module 12: Building a Dynamic Web Application

**Chapter 12.1: Application Planning and Integration**
- Lesson 12.1.1: Planning and designing a simple web application
- Lesson 12.1.2: Integrating front-end and back-end components

**Chapter 12.2: Implementation and Deployment**
- Lesson 12.2.1: Implementing CRUD operations with database interaction
- Lesson 12.2.2: Managing user authentication and authorization
- Lesson 12.2.3: Ensuring data validation and security measures
- Lesson 12.2.4: Deploying the application to a web server
- Lesson 12.2.5: Testing and debugging the complete application

## Hands-On Lab Activities

**Contact Form Handler**
You can create a complete contact form system with server-side validation to ensure data accuracy and security. It will also include email functionality and database storage to manage user submissions safely and efficiently.

**Secure Login System**
You will build an authentication system with session management, password hashing, and defence against common flaws like XSS and SQL injection.

**Mini Content Management System**
You will create a functional Content Management System (CMS) with user roles and content creation/editing capabilities. This project will integrate all the course topics into one comprehensive, real-world application.

## Job Roles After Completing the PHP Course in Qatar
Junior Web Developer, PHP Trainee, Web Application Support, PHP Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Web Development Manager

## Companies Hiring PHP Professionals in Qatar
SMART MANAGEMENT, Reposebay, BPO PLUS, Alfardan Group, Oryx Universal College, Xpert Solutions, Fusion Outsourcing, Strategic Aerospace Services WLL, SWATX, Aroma City Group

## PHP Training Options

**Classroom Training**
- 20 Hours of Instructor-led Training
- Hands-on practice in PHP Programming
- One-on-one and small-batch personalised instruction
- Direct interaction with a web development specialist
- Access to a dedicated coding environment

**Live Online Training**
- 20 Hours of Live Online Training Sessions
- Virtual access to expert-led PHP instruction
- Real-time demonstration of directives and services
- Interactive debugging and problem-solving sessions
- Flexible scheduling options for working professionals

**Corporate Training**
- 3 days of customized intensive programs
- Training Delivery at Client-site, Edoxi, Hotel
- Team-focused practical exercises
- Industry-specific examples and applications
- Covers all training logistics, including venue, food, and refreshments

## How to Get a PHP Programming Certification in Qatar?
Here’s a four-step guide to becoming a certified PHP professional.

1. Join Edoxi’s PHP Certification Course in Qatar.
2. Attend our Expert-led PHP Training.
3. Complete the PHP Classes.
4. Earn your PHP Course Completion Certificate.

## Why Choose Edoxi for PHP Training in Qatar?
Among the many options available, Edoxi is one of the best PHP Programming training institutes in Qatar. Here are a few reasons why you should consider Edoxi Training Center for PHP training in Qatar


**Advanced Web Development Environment**
You will be trained in a well-equipped coding lab, which includes professional tools such as XAMPP, MySQL, and modern code editors.

**Personalised Learning Experience**
You will have a low student-teacher ratio and one-on-one sessions, ensuring you receive the attention and assistance you require.

**Industry-Focused Curriculum**
You will receive hands-on, practical training to develop skills that are in demand in Qatar's tech industry.

**Clear Job Growth Path**
To ensure long-term job success, consider taking further courses in MySQL, Laravel, and Full-Stack Development.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What are the prerequisites for joining this PHP course?**
A: Basic HTML knowledge and logical reasoning skills are recommended. No prior programming experience is required, as we cover all PHP concepts from the fundamentals with comprehensive support for beginners.

**Q: What projects will I complete during this course?**
A: You'll build practical applications, including a contact form handler, a secure login system, and a mini content management system, giving you portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate your PHP skills.

**Q: How will this course help my career prospects?**
A: PHP developers are in high demand across the technology sector. This course qualifies you for junior web developer positions and provides foundational skills for advancing to full-stack developer roles.

**Q: Is this course suitable for complete beginners?**
A: Yes, this course is designed to be accessible to those with no prior programming experience. We start with the fundamentals and progressively build your skills through practical examples.

**Q: What development environment will be used during training?**
A: We use industry-standard tools, including XAMPP/WAMP for local server environments, modern code editors, and MySQL for database operations, providing a realistic development experience.

**Q: Can we arrange customised training for our company team?**
A: Absolutely! We offer tailored corporate training programs that can be customised to your organisation's specific requirements, with options for on-site or remote delivery.

**Q: Do I need to bring my own laptop?**
A: For classroom training, we provide fully equipped workstations. For online training, you'll need a computer with internet access. We'll assist with setting up all necessary development tools.

**Q: What is PHP?**
A: PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is an open-source, server-side scripting language widely used to develop dynamic and interactive web applications.

**Q: What are the primary uses of PHP?**
A: PHP is used for server-side scripting, form processing, database interaction, session and cookie management, file handling, and building dynamic websites.

**Q: Is PHP suitable for beginners?**
A: Yes. PHP is beginner-friendly due to its simple syntax and wide community support, making it ideal for those starting backend development.

**Q: Is PHP a case-sensitive language?**
A: PHP is partially case-sensitive. Variable names are case-sensitive, while function names, class names, and keywords are not.

**Q: What is the average salary of a PHP developer in Qatar?**
A: The average salary of a PHP developer in Qatar is approximately QAR 5,770 per month, depending on skills and experience.

**Q: What salary can entry-level PHP developers expect in Qatar?**
A: Entry-level PHP developers typically earn between QAR 3,944 and QAR 4,800 per month.

**Q: How much do senior PHP developers earn in Qatar?**
A: Senior PHP developers with strong experience can earn QAR 8,000 to QAR 9,000 per month.

**Q: Does the PHP tech stack affect salary in Qatar?**
A: Yes. Knowledge of frameworks and tools such as Laravel, WordPress, MySQL, and full-stack development can significantly increase earning potential.

**Q: Can a PHP certification help improve salary prospects?**
A: Yes. A recognised PHP certification combined with hands-on project experience can improve job opportunities and salary growth in Qatar’s tech market.

## PHP Course Outcome and Career Opportunities in Qatar
Edoxi's PHP course provides training in the PHP scripting language, enabling you to build dynamic websites and web apps. Here are some of the major course outcomes and career opportunities you will have after completing the PHP course in Qatar:

- Develop a solid understanding of PHP fundamentals, including syntax, data types, control structures, and integration with HTML.
- Build dynamic web applications with features like form handling, file uploads, session and cookie management, and secure user authentication.
- Perform CRUD operations and manage MySQL databases to create data-driven websites.
- Integrate third-party APIs and work with JSON data to build interactive, responsive web applications.
- Gain project-based skills in developing full CRUD interfaces, modular functions, and debugging techniques for real-world web projects.
- Unlock career opportunities such as PHP Developer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer, or Freelance Web Developer in Qatar’s growing tech and digital sectors.

## Trainer
- Name: Athar Ahmed
Athar Ahmed is a skilled technical trainer with more than 15 years of experience in both educational institutions and the software development business. Athar specialises in technology stacks including Advanced Excel, Python, Power BI, SQL, .NET, Java, PHP, Full Stack Web Development, Agile, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and DevOps.

He holds several certifications and licenses that underscore his expertise in the field. These include MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business. He also completed a Certificate Course in Unix, C++, and C# from CMC Academy, among other qualifications.

Athar also holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and a Master of Computer Applications (MCA). Additionally, he earned a Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, as well as a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Applications.

## Enrol in This Course
- Course URL: https://www.edoxi.com/qatar/php-course
- Phone: +974 66873399
- Email: info.qa@edoxi.com