Certificate in Software Development using PHP

Description

Course Name: Certificate in Software Development using PHP

Course Id: CSDPHP/Q1001.

Eligibility: 10th Grade (High School) or Equivalent.

Objective: A Certificate in Software Development using PHP is a specialized course designed to teach individuals how to develop web applications and software using PHP, one of the most widely used server-side programming languages. The course typically focuses on the fundamentals of PHP, object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, and how to create dynamic, database-driven websites and applications.

Duration: Three Months.

 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:

 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.

 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.

 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.

 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.

 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.

 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.

 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.

 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.

 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions			Marks Each Question		Total Marks
1	10			5		50
2	5			4		20
3	5			3		15
4	5			2		10
5	5			1		5
	30					100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.		Marks	Grade
1		91-100	O (Outstanding)
2		81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3		71-80	A (Very Good)
4		61-70	B (Good)
5		51-60	C (Average)
6		40-50	P (Pass)
7		0-40	F (Fail)

 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:

 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.

 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.

 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.

 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.

 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.

 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.

Syllabus:

Introduction to PHP and Web Development: Overview of web development, Introduction to PHP and its features, PHP vs other server-side languages, Setting up a PHP development environment (XAMPP, WAMP, LAMP), Basic syntax and structure of PHP, Variables, data types, and constants, PHP operators and expressions, Writing and executing PHP scripts, Embedding PHP in HTML, PHP coding best practices.

Control Structures and Functions in PHP: Conditional statements (if, else, switch), Looping structures (for, while, do-while, foreach), Arrays and array functions, Multidimensional arrays, Defining and calling functions, Function parameters and return values, Variable scope in PHP, Built-in PHP functions, Recursive functions, Error handling in functions.

Working with Forms and User Input: Creating HTML forms, Handling form data using PHP, $_GET vs $_POST methods, Form validation techniques, Sanitizing user input, File upload handling, Securing form data against attacks, Error messages and form submission feedback, CAPTCHA implementation, Processing multi-step forms.

Working with Strings and Files in PHP: String handling functions, Regular expressions in PHP, File handling (open, read, write, close), Uploading and downloading files, File permissions and security, Working with CSV and JSON files, Creating and reading XML files, File compression and decompression, Image handling with PHP (GD Library), Logging and error tracking using files.

Introduction to MySQL and Database Connectivity: Introduction to relational databases, Setting up MySQL with PHP, Creating and managing databases, Writing SQL queries for CRUD operations, Connecting PHP to MySQL using MySQLi and PDO, Fetching and displaying database records, Preventing SQL injection attacks, Using prepared statements, Error handling in database operations, Database backup and restoration.

Advanced Database Management: Joins and relationships between tables, Indexing and optimizing database queries, Stored procedures and triggers, Transactions and rollback mechanisms, Data encryption and security in databases, Pagination and searching in databases, Importing and exporting database data, Using ORM in PHP applications, Connecting to multiple databases, Performance tuning for large databases.

After successful completion of the Certificate in Software Development using PHP program, graduates acquire skills in web development, server-side scripting, MySQL database integration, frontend-backend communication, and basic application deployment. PHP continues to power a large portion of the web, including content management systems like WordPress, e-commerce platforms, and custom business applications, offering many career paths in web and software development.

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💻 Career Options after Certificate in Software Development using PHP

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🏢 Industries Hiring PHP Developers

• IT & Web Development Agencies

• Digital Marketing Companies

• E-commerce Platforms

• SaaS-based Startups

• Educational Portals & Online Course Platforms

• News & Media Websites

• Freelancing Platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer)

• NGOs and Government Digital Projects

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📈 Growth Prospects

With 3–5 years of experience and advanced knowledge (OOP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, APIs), professionals can grow into:

• Senior PHP Developer (₹6 – ₹10 LPA)

• Full-Stack Web Developer (₹7 – ₹12 LPA)

• Tech Lead / Team Lead – PHP (₹10 – ₹15 LPA)

• Project Manager – Web Development (₹12 – ₹20 LPA)

• CTO / Product Architect (Startup roles) (₹15 – ₹30+ LPA)