This intermediate-level course builds upon knowledge gained in the “PHP I: Foundations” class, and utilizes a hands-on approach with numerous examples and practical exercises to enhance learning.
The course is designed for novice PHP developers who want to further advance their skills in the PHP language and already know the basics of PHP syntax, language constructs, and web site functionality. 
Experienced programmers in Procedural and OO languages should refer to the “Quick Start: PHP for Experienced Programmers” course description. ILE programmers are coached to complete the PHP I: Foundations and PHP II: Higher Structures courses, as the language syntax they are used to is unique and quite different from PHP.

Prerequisites:
PHP I: Foundations, or equivalent knowledge. **

Please Note: Registrations are accepted on a space available basis and no later than 24 business hours prior to the start of the class.

Course Note:
** This course assumes a thorough grounding in the language and syntax of PHP and does not fully review those topics. It also assumes that students who completed the Foundations course have practiced applying the skills they learned before attempting this next level.

• PHP Language Concepts: Scope, Globals, working with Files, Advanced Variable Usage / Array Manipulation and References
• Configuring PHP: PHP.INI configuration considerations
• Regular Expressions: Using Perl-Compatible Regular Expressions in PHP applications
• PHP and OOP Concepts: Principles of Object Oriented Programming and Design, Access Modifiers, Abstract Classes, Interfaces, and more
• Building Applications: Debugging, Security and Validation
• PHP Web Fundamentals: Server Communication, Sessions & Cookies, Working with Forms and Form Validation, Email, HTTP Headers, Buffers & Caches
• PHP Database Basics: Introduction to manipulating database contents using PHP; PDO
  
• PHP Application Essentials: Best Approaches to Creating Applications; Course project

Zend training courses offer a unique online training experience - in real time.
Zend’s online courses are delivered via the Zend Webex Training Center, using your internet connection and VOIP or our toll-free teleconference. You will be able to hear the instructor talk through your speakers, as well as be able to interact with him directly either through text, chat or voice. 
The Zend Training Center will allow you to code exercises live during the course (where applicable) with your instructor able to both see and coach your progress.

In order to provide a quality online training experience, please make sure that your system supports the below requirements:

• Any Operating System with a browser, including Windows 9x/2000/XP, Mac OS 10.2.x or later, or Test your webex connection here!
• Internet connection (56k and above)
• Speakers and microphone or a headset (if you want to be able to talk with the instructor via voice)

Some courses have additional requirements that are sent with the registration information.

• When can I take the course?
  Each of our online training courses is offered regularly so you can customize your schedule to suit you.
• How do I schedule my preferred training date?
  After you have purchased your Zend online training course, please email the Training team itraining@zend.com to register for the class. Please include the first and last name of each participant and their email address.
• How long do I have to take a training course?
  You have 1 year from the date of purchase to take your training course(s).

For any additional questions, please contact us.