RKCLs Web Development using PHP course (Code - RCWDPHP) is designed for individuals who want to build dynamic, interactive websites and web applications. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to PHP, one of the most widely used server-side scripting languages, and is ideal for beginners and those with some coding experience. Participants will learn how to create robust, data-driven websites by mastering the fundamentals of PHP, including variables, loops, functions, and arrays, as well as how to integrate PHP with databases using MySQL. The course also covers essential concepts such as form handling, session management, and security practices. Through hands-on projects, you'll gain practical experience in developing fully functional web applications, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in web development. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to create powerful, scalable websites, laying the foundation for a successful career in web development.
Web Development using PHP
Skills you'll learn
Under RKCLs Web Development using PHP course, you will learn following key skills:
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Introduction to PHP: Basic PHP syntax, variables, data types, and operators.
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Control Structures: Using conditional statements (if, else, switch) and loops (for, while) to control program flow.
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Functions: Defining and using functions, including built-in PHP functions and creating custom functions.
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Form Handling: Processing user input from HTML forms, including validation and sanitization.
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Database Interaction: Connecting to databases using MySQL, performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete), and using SQL queries.
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Session Management: Implementing sessions and cookies to manage user state and maintain user data across different pages.
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Error Handling: Managing and debugging errors using try-catch blocks and PHP error handling functions.
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File Handling: Reading from and writing to files, including file uploads and file management.
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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Applying OOP principles in PHP, including classes, objects, inheritance, and encapsulation.
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Security Best Practices: Implementing security measures to protect against common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
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PHP Frameworks: Introduction to PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel) and using them to streamline development and follow best practices.
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API Integration: Working with APIs to send and receive data between PHP applications and external services.
These skills will equip you to build dynamic, interactive, and secure web applications using PHP.
Job Prospects
Completing RKCLs Web Development using PHP course can lead to various job prospects, including key job roles like:
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PHP Developer: Build and maintain dynamic web applications and websites using PHP and related technologies.
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Web Developer: Design and develop front-end and back-end components of websites, with a focus on PHP-based systems.
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Full-Stack Developer: Work on both client-side and server-side development, integrating PHP with other technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and databases.
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Back-End Developer: Focus on server-side development, including database management, API integration, and server-side scripting using PHP.
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WordPress Developer: Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins, leveraging PHP to enhance website functionality.
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E-Commerce Developer: Build and manage e-commerce platforms, including shopping carts and payment processing systems using PHP.
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Freelance Web Developer: Offer PHP-based web development services on a freelance basis, working with clients to create custom web solutions.
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Web Application Support Specialist: Provide technical support and maintenance for PHP-based web applications and resolve issues.
These roles leverage PHP skills to create, manage, and enhance web applications across various industries.
How to Enroll
Course Prerequisites
To ensure successful participation in the course, the following prerequisites are recommended:
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Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computers and managing files and directories.
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Understanding of HTML/CSS: Basic knowledge of HTML for structuring web content and CSS for styling and layout.
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Familiarity with Web Browsers: Understanding how to use and debug web browsers and developer tools.
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Basic Programming Concepts: Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts such as variables, data types, and control structures.
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Basic JavaScript Knowledge: Some understanding of JavaScript can be helpful for front-end scripting and enhancing PHP functionality.
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RS-CIT Course (Not Compulsory): It is desirable that the learner should have completed the RS-CIT course.
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Class 12th Pass (Not Compulsory): The learner should preferably be a Class 12th pass student.
These prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners have the foundational skills required to fully benefit from the course. Even if you feel you might not meet all the prerequisites perfectly, a willingness to learn and engage with the course material will also go a long way in ensuring your success.
Key Steps for Enrolment
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A learner can search & locate his/her nearest RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) in Rajasthan by Click Here
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The learner should fill an application form available at the RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra), submit relevant documents & pay the prescribed course fees.
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Once the learner submits his/her details, relevant documents and pays the fees, the RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) will fill the learner details in the RKCL portal and upload the learner data. Further, the RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) coordinator will hand over a fee receipt. Learner is expected to verify the online details (personal details, course name, batch/month, fee receipt) as filled in by RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra).
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Once Admission is confirmed on RKCL portal, RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) will assign a mutually suitable training batch & time to the learner. After batch/time allotment, learner has to physically attend the classes at IT Gyan Kendra premises. A well trained & qualified faculty/instructor will teach the course as per schedule and impart both theoretical and practical lab-based knowledge.
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Subsequently after few days, the learner also receives a User ID and password from RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) to start e-learning through RKCL LMS portal.
Duration
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Course Duration: 120 Hours (ideally 3 months i.e. 2 hours daily for 5 days a week)
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Course Fees: Rs 7,000/- only per candidate
Curriculum
| Chapter No | Chapter Name | Sub Topics |
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| 1 | Getting Started | Introduction Course Overview Local Development Environment Tools Course Exercise / Reference Files Download and Install Development Editor Embedding PHP in HTML Using Dynamic Data Inserting Comments in PHP Practice Section 1 |
| 2 | Data Types in PHP | Variables in PHP Math Arrays Associative Arrays |
| 3 | Control Structures | if Statements Comparison and Logical Operators Switch Statements in PHP While Loop in PHP Foreach Loop in PHP |
| 4 | Control Functions | Defining functions Function Parameters Return Values From Functions Global Variable and Scope Constants Newer Way of creating a Constant |
| 5 | PHP Built in Functions | Math Functions String Functions Array Functions |
| 6 | How To Use Form Data | Checking for Form Submission Extracting Information from form Validating The Form Values External Page Submission |
| 7 | How To Use Database in PHP | Introduction to Databases Introduction to PHPmyadmin Creating a Database in PHPmyadmin Creating Tables and Inserting Data in PHPmyadmin Markup for Login Page Receiving Post Data From Check Connecting to the Database using PHP Creating Records into the database table with PHP Reading Information in the Database with PHP Creating the Update Records Form Fixing Name Attribute Value Query to Read Id's Query to Update Username and Password Refactoring The Update Query into a Function Delete Records From Database with PHP |
| 8 | PHP Security | SQL Injection - How to Prevent it Password Encryption |
| 9 | Cookies & Sessions in PHP | Introduction to HTTP Requests and more Using The GET super Global Using the Post Super Global About Cookies in PHP Setting Cookies with PHP Reading Cookies in PHP How to use Sessions in PHP |
| 10 | Sending Email in PHP | Creating a contact page Uploading Contact page Sending emails Modifying Email Headers |
| 11 | New Registration System in PHP | Create a better admin detection feature Duplicate username function Duplicate email function Validation for registration Setting up our Login user function Adding some user friendly code Displaying inline errors in form Registering users with the new function Login users with the new function Deleting via POST |
| 12 | CMS Project / Blogging System in PHP | Intro Tour of the CMS Turning On Some Important Features Adding our assets / working structure Creating database and category table for the CMS Connecting to the database with PHP Making our files reusable Inserting Data into Category Table and Displaying it Creating the posts table Post Comment Count Update (Edwin from the future) Inserting Data into the posts table and displaying it Inserting the post image and displaying it |
| 13 | CMS Project Categories in PHP | Creating reusable code in the admin Creating the navigation links in admin Creating the admin category page Displaying data in category page Adding Categories Adding a special Function to our header file Deleting Categories Updating or Editing Categories Refactoring category code |
| 14 | CMS Project – POST in PHP | Creating a HTML table in admin to display a list of posts Displaying posts list in admin Including Pages based on condition technique Creating Post HTML form in admin Inserting Post Data From admin Deleting Posts in admin Creating the HTML edit form post page Displaying the Edit Data in Post Edit Page Dynamic Category Editing / Image Display Finally Updating Posts Relating Categories to posts and Displaying it Adding Category Dropdown to the Add Post Page Adding Individual Post Page and Link Creating the category page Setting up some links and making an excerpt |
| 15 | CMS Project - Comments in PHP | Creating the comments table and inserting data Creating the comments page and HTML form in admin Creating the Query for displaying comments in admin Inserting new fields in Front end comment form and testing it Creating the Front End comment insert query Finishing the query to send comment data (Front end) Relating Comments to posts Deleting comments Approving and unapproving comments Displaying comments based on approval Increasing comments count Adjustments to visual for comments Adjustments for comments and Displaying Post Based on Status |
| 16 | CMS Project - USERS in PHP | Creating the users table and data insert Creating users pages and links Modifying user table heading Creating the display query for users Displaying users in admin Adding users in admin Deleting users Changing user roles Setting Up the Edit User Page Displaying User Values in Edit Page Adding Select Options to User Role Updating User |
| 17 | CMS Project – Login in PHP | Creating the Profile Page Displaying User Data Updating User Data |
| 18 | CMS Project - Dashboard in PHP | Adding Widgets Posts Dynamic Data in Widget Using Dynamic Data in all Widgets Adjusting Widget Links Adding an AWESOME Chart to admin Cleaning up the chart a little Displaying Dynamic Data in chart Removing Read More Button Adding Notification to Add User Page |
| 19 | CMS Project – User Registration in PHP | Downloading & Placing Form Markup Testing Registration Form Extracting Form Values and Escaping Starting Query and Default Tables Values Fetching our Database for Default Values Registering Users Validating Fields Encrypting User Passwords |
| 20 | CMS Project – Forget Password in PHP | Intro to what we are building Creating some helper functions for the new system Restructuring login page Creating the forgot password page Forgot password - checking form values Updating database with token values |
Study Material
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This course is fully ILT based i.e. Instructor Led Training.
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RKCL Training Center (IT Gyan Kendra) faculty provides offline study notes & provides lab environment for hands on experience.
Pedagogy
RKCL Training Center (IT Gyan Kendra) faculty provides offline study notes & provides lab environment for hands on experience.
Salient features of Offline Learning model:
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Guided DIY Sessions: Hands-on sessions are conducted in a physical classroom or lab, where students can apply concepts, work on projects, and receive direct guidance from RKCL center instructors. The course makes a learner learn a tool through an output-based approach rather than the usual tool-based approach. Outcome driven approach based on case studies and live projects is more effective for concept building.
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Group Work and Collaboration: Offline sessions foster teamwork, allowing students to collaborate on group projects and engage in peer learning.
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Mentorship and Support: Face-to-face meetings with instructors and mentors provide personalized support, guidance, and troubleshooting for complex topics.
Exam
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Mode of Exam: Online
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Exam Portal: RKCL LMS portal
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Exam Venue: RKCL Training Center (Computer Lab)
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Duration of Exam: 60 minutes (1 Hour)
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Total Marks in Exam: 100
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Passing Marks in Exam: 40
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Exam Time Slots: Available for 2 days (Schedules intimated well in advance)
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Result Pattern: Grade based (RKCL awards grade to the candidate as commensurate with the marks secured by them in the course end exam)
Certification
RKCL provides a printed certificate to the learner (via RKCLs Training center) after his/her successful course completion.
A digital copy is also made available at DigiLocker portal Click Here Sample certificate design shared below -
