Learn PHP Programming for Beginners
Learn the basics of PHP programming. Includes exercise files.
These days, you're nowhere without a website, so there's a huge value to web development skills. PHP is one of the most widely-used scripting languages around, and this course will help you master the basics of the language so that you can build your own website, or help refine your company's. Discover the power of PHP as you take your website development skills to the next level.
During this 6.5 hour PHP beginner course, discover the fundamental concepts beginner PHP developers need to master. Your professional instructor combines practical lectures that ensure you have a solid grasp of the basics with coding examples that include exercise files so you get real hands-on practice.
Follow along as you learn the PHP syntax, development environment, and other basic concepts. Discover more advanced topics including database storage, object oriented development, using the standard PHP library, and basic SQL language commands.
This course includes:
- 6.5 hours of video tutorials
- 43 individual video lectures
- Optional quiz with 40 test questions
- Certificate of Completion
Your Instructor

The “IT” in Simon Sez IT stands for “Information Technology.” We offer instruction to help learners win when it comes to computer and software technology. Learning software skills in an easy, self-paced way for an affordable price is what Simon Sez IT is all about.
The company was founded in 2008 by Chris “Simon” Calder, Director of IT operations for one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious institutions. In this role, Simon saw the need for low-stress software training for hundreds of employees in his company who were facing technological upgrades at work. That’s how the idea of Simon Sez IT was born.
Since then, Simon Sez IT has built a rapid and loyal following. At a time when many companies were struggling to survive, Simon Sez IT thrived—providing accessible, low-cost computer and software training to people of all ages, regardless of their computer experience. In our first four years alone, we serviced tens of thousands of satisfied customers in over 100 countries.