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Improve your PHP skills. Master advanced techniques, optimise web development and enhance backend engineering expertise with expert-led advanced programming.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring advanced PHP features and techniques, enabling you to build robust, scalable web applications.
  • How to use object-oriented programming principles, design patterns and frameworks, empowering you to create well-structured code.
  • Understanding how to work with databases, APIs and web services, helping you build complex and interactive web applications.
  • How to use caching, optimisation and security techniques, enabling you to improve the performance and reliability of your applications.
  • Exploring how to deploy your PHP applications to diverse environments, such as cloud platforms and dedicated servers, enabling you to run your applications effectively.
  • How to troubleshoot common issues, from code errors to performance bottlenecks, empowering you to maintain and improve your applications.
  • Understanding PHP best practices to make design more accessible.
  • PHP Introduction

    I've been working for five years with the amazing Tony on web application development. I love working with Transmedia! Quality is high and the cost is fair. Cannot recommend this company more highly.

    Fugro Satellite Positioning AS
    September 2025
  • Really insightful, very detailed help and advice including a review of our company websites and proposed solutions for issues we are experiencing. We built a website from scratch!

    Queen’s College
    August 2025
  • The trainer was an excellent and made everything very interesting.

    Microbiology Society
    August 2025
  • Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was calm, reassuring and passionate about the course.

    Torpedo Group
    August 2025
  • The class was great, and I'm glad we chose the bespoke class since we use Figma in a rather unconventional way. Will do some practising this week!

    Blue Yard
    August 2025
  • Brilliant course. Our trainer was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Can't wait to do the Advanced Figma course.

    Tillo
    August 2025
  • Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick, and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!

    Lucie M
    August 2025
  • Overall very good. Trainer engaging and very knowledgeable; willing to go off-script with code reviews and custom examples.

    Houses of Parliament
    August 2025
  • Really great Figma course. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!

    CPL One Limited
    September 2025
  • Everything went great! Nick was really helpful and answered all my questions.

    Kath S
    August 2025
  • Amazing! Looking forward to the follow-up course!

    MOD
    August 2025
  • A great 2 days. A very professional and thorough time covering InDesign and Photoshop. Course was extremely well tailored to our needs and went at just the right pace for us.

    Mirror Group
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was amazing. The course was very well structured, and a nice amount of time was given to each task. Looking forward to the next one!

    House of Commons
    August 2025
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the two day Premiere Pro course with Transmedia. The trainer explains everything so clearly and answers any questions you may have (I had quite a few!). Thank you for being patient.

    The White Company
    August 2025
  • PHP Introduction

    I've been working for five years with the amazing Tony on web application development. I love working with Transmedia! Quality is high and the cost is fair. Cannot recommend this company more highly.

    Fugro Satellite Positioning AS
    September 2025
  • Really insightful, very detailed help and advice including a review of our company websites and proposed solutions for issues we are experiencing. We built a website from scratch!

    Queen’s College
    August 2025
  • The trainer was an excellent and made everything very interesting.

    Microbiology Society
    August 2025
  • Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was calm, reassuring and passionate about the course.

    Torpedo Group
    August 2025
  • The class was great, and I'm glad we chose the bespoke class since we use Figma in a rather unconventional way. Will do some practising this week!

    Blue Yard
    August 2025
  • Brilliant course. Our trainer was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Can't wait to do the Advanced Figma course.

    Tillo
    August 2025
  • Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick, and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!

    Lucie M
    August 2025
  • Overall very good. Trainer engaging and very knowledgeable; willing to go off-script with code reviews and custom examples.

    Houses of Parliament
    August 2025
  • Really great Figma course. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!

    CPL One Limited
    September 2025
  • Everything went great! Nick was really helpful and answered all my questions.

    Kath S
    August 2025
  • Amazing! Looking forward to the follow-up course!

    MOD
    August 2025
  • A great 2 days. A very professional and thorough time covering InDesign and Photoshop. Course was extremely well tailored to our needs and went at just the right pace for us.

    Mirror Group
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was amazing. The course was very well structured, and a nice amount of time was given to each task. Looking forward to the next one!

    House of Commons
    August 2025
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the two day Premiere Pro course with Transmedia. The trainer explains everything so clearly and answers any questions you may have (I had quite a few!). Thank you for being patient.

    The White Company
    August 2025

This PHP Advanced course includes

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  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
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Book this course

We offer PHP Advanced as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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I’ve been working for five years with the amazing Tony on web application development. I love working with Transmedia! Quality is high and the cost is fair. Cannot recommend this company more highly.

Fugro Satellite Positioning AS
September 2025

Course Outline for PHP Advanced

Introduction

  • Why people use your web systems
  • Obstacles for web development
  • The technologies used in web systems
  • How environment changes affect your project

Code Design

  • An introduction to UML (Unified Modelling Language)
  • The MVC design pattern for robust web applications
  • Code design for robustness, security and testing

MVC In Action

  • Using Models
  • Using Views
  • Using Controls
  • Making consistent changes with MVC
  • Testing and security with MVC

Team Working

  • The different roles within a team
  • Structuring the team around the software model
  • Documentation and planning

All About APIs

  • What are APIs?
  • How can an API benefit your system?
  • Experimenting with APIs: Twitter, Google and PayPal
  • Building your own API

Testing

  • The different types of testing
  • Developer testing
  • Unit testing
  • End user testing
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FAQs about the PHP Advanced course

Is this PHP Advanced course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who have experience in PHP or have already attended one of our PHP training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of PHP. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my PHP Advanced course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our PHP Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How is the content taught throughout the PHP Advanced course?

Our PHP Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using PHP throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the PHP Advanced course?

For private classes in PHP Advanced, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the PHP Advanced course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the PHP Advanced course?

We offer ongoing support to our PHP Advanced course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

PHP Advanced — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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