Free online courses for PHP developers

PHP is a powerful technology that allows people to create functional websites and applications that go far beyond basic HTML. Therefore, we have compiled a selection of courses for you, after completing which you will be able to master PHP and create your own projects using it.

“Web Development in PHP” by GeekBrains

The course includes theoretical materials and practical assignments.

Here you will learn:

— PHP basics

— what kinds of websites can be created using PHP

— commands and their purposes.

Practical PHP: Master the Basics and Code Dynamic Websites by Code College

Instructor: Brad Hussey, web designer and creator. By the end of this course, you will:

— have a comprehensive understanding of PHP basics

— practice your PHP skills

— create your own website by the end of the course.

PHP & MySQL course for absolute beginners by Dary Nazar

In this course, you will learn:

— how to download and install PHP and MySQL tools

— how to work between the user interface and the database backend

— how to work with the most commonly used data types

— what operators are and how to use them

— how to use conditional statements, while, do, for, and foreach loops.

Beginner PHP and MySQL Tutorial by Robert Tucker

In this course, you will learn:

— how to download and install PHP and MySQL tools and frameworks on the server

— how to configure the appropriate settings according to your project’s needs

— how to apply PHP and MySQL to your own projects.