Prepare yourself for the Zend Framework Certification Exam! Topics include:

• Introduction: Why Certification; Exam Essentials; Questions and Strategies; Certification Topic Areas
• MVC: Components, Pattern Basics, Bootstrap, Zend_Controller, Zend_Layout
• Forms: Zend_Form, Validation/Filtering, Decorators, Elements, Forms, Display Groups & Sub Form, Configuration, Internationalization
• Database: Zend_Db, Zend_Db_Statement, Zend_Db_Table, Zend_Db_Profiler, Zend_Db_Select, Table Data Gateway Pattern, Row Data Gateway Pattern
• Authentication and Access: Zend_Acl, Zend_Auth, Zend_Auth Adapters
• Filtering and Validation: Filtering Chains, Custom Filters, Standard Validation Classes, Validator Chains, Custom Validators
• Web Services: XML-RPC Client, XML-RPC Server, REST Client, REST Server, Zend_Service Web Services
• Infrastructure: Zend_Config, Zend_Session, Zend_Registry, Zend_Loader
• Search: Zend_Search_Lucene, Indexing, Querying, Performance
• Mail: Constructing, Storage, Message retrieval, Storage providers, Message sending
• Internationalization: Zend_Date, Zend_Translate, Zend_Locale, Zend_Currency, Zend_View_Helper_Translate, Internationalization Performance
• Security: Cross Site Request Forgery, Secure Authentication, Escaping for output, Cross Site Scripting, Security Best Practices
• Coding Standards: Coding conventions, Zend_Loader
• Performance: Zend_Cache, Script inclusion, Optimization, Zend_Memory
• Diagnosis and Maintainability: Zend_Debug, Zend_Log

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).