Get Training Recommendations Based on Your Skills and Needs

We are global leaders in PHP education and PHP certification. Whether you are just learning PHP or you are an advanced PHP developer, use the following interactive table to find out which training classes align with your skills. And discover which classes will help you prepare for certification.

I'm new to programming.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of HTML and some familiarity with web sites.

Experience Level: 0 to 6 months of programming with PHP.

Definition: This level is for those who have no prior programming experience and want to learn the basics of the PHP language through to Certification.

This level can also work for web designers who want to become PHP developers. 

Recommended Courses:

1) PHP Fundamentals I

2) PHP Fundamentals II

3) PHP Fundamentals III

4) Building Security Into Your PHP Applications

5) Test Prep: PHP Certification

I'm an RPG programmer who wants to learn PHP.

Prerequisites: Active IBM i/OS programming experience (ILE language DB2 experience). Basic knowledge of HTML.

Experience Level: 0-6 months of PHP programming.

Definition: This level is for experienced IBM i system programmers who currently utilize RPG (or COBOL) and want to explore using PHP to create web-based application front ends for existing RPG applications, or who want to become certified PHP programmers.

Recommended Courses:

1) PHP I: Foundations for IBM i Programmers

2) PHP Fundamentals II

3) Building Security Into Your PHP Applications

4) Test Prep: PHP Certification

I'm an experienced PHP programmer.

Prerequisites: PHP Fundamentals I, or PHP I: Foundations (IBM i/OS Programmers), or equivalent knowledge.

Experience Level: 6-12+ months of PHP programming.

Definition: This level is for programmers who have previous PHP programming experience and want to brush up or take their skills to the Certification level and beyond.

Recommended Courses:

1) PHP Fundamentals II

2) PHP Fundamentals III

3) Building Security Into Your PHP Applications

4) PHP Unit Testing JumpStart

5) Test Prep: PHP Certification

I'm a PHP developer who wants to learn Zend Framework.

Prerequisites: Solid understanding of PHP at an intermediate to advanced level and OOP experience.

Experience Level: No prior Zend Framework experience needed.

Definition: This track is for active PHP developers who will learn to be fully-equipped to apply a best practice approach to web application development, using ZF2 as the framework and TDD as the approach. You will learn the basics through to what is needed to become certified.

Recommended Courses:

1) Zend Framework Fundamentals

2) Zend Framework Advanced

3) Test Prep: ZF2 Certification

I'm a PHP developer who wants to learn Zend Server.

Prerequisites: Experience as a functioning system administrator, or equivalent.

Recommended Courses:

1) Zend Server

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In a Virtual Classroom

Access live online training using an internet-connected device.

During your virtual class, you can interact with your instructor and class members. Sessions are recorded and available for self-paced review.

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At a Training Center

Attend classes at a global training center hosted by Zend, or an authorized training partner or university.

Classrooms are equipped with PCs running required software, so you can participate in interactive exercises.

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On Your Campus

Learn with your colleagues at your business site.

You choose the date and time. We will provide an expert instructor.

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David Wolfe, AAA Northern California

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