This course covers many of the same topics as both the “PHP I: Foundations” and “PHP II: Higher Structures” classes but at an accelerated rate with special emphasis on the differences between PHP and other commonly used languages. 
The course is designed for experienced developers (2+ years) of other languages - Procedural & OO, such as C, Java, C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, Perl, Ruby - who want to transfer their skills to PHP and need to quickly learn the PHP-specific version of common features, such as syntax and language constructs. (For ILE programmers without experience in these other programming families, we recommend taking the PHP I: Foundations and PHP II: Higher Structures courses.)

Prerequisites:
Experience developing applications, 2+ years.

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

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Apply their existing programming skills to the PHP language
• Define and utilize the components of PHP syntax, language, and structure
• Set up a development environment using php.ini
• Apply fundamental concepts around web application design and implementation to PHP, including Forms and Form validation, other security aspects, sessions/cookies/buffers

• PHP Syntax Essentials: Data types, Syntax, Quotes, Comments, Constants, Variables, Strings, Arrays, Operators, Conditionals, Loops, Functions
• PHP Language: Scope, Globals, Files, Advanced Variable Usage / Array Manipulation and References, Callback Functions, Dynamic Function Invocation, Recursive Transversals, and Variable Variables
• 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
• PHP Web Essentials: Sessions & Cookies, Working with Forms & Form Validation, Email, HTTP Headers, Buffers & Caches
  
• PHP Database Essentials: Introduction to Manipulating DB Contents using PHP • Building Applications: Debugging, Security and Validation
• Building Applications: Debugging, Security and Validation
• 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.