Introduction

PHP, an acronym for Hypertext Preprocessor, is an essential tool for server-side web development and has been the backbone of various popular web applications and content management systems like Wordpress, Joomla, and Drupal. Websites like Facebook and Tumblr also rely on PHP. This certification covers everything from basic syntax and data types to advanced topics like Object-Oriented Programming and web session management. With the growing need for customized, scalable, and robust web solutions, PHP skills are more in demand than ever, especially with the continued prevalence of PHP 7 as of 2023.

PHP Programmer Competencies

SkilledHat's Professional PHP Programmer exam process evaluates you on the following competencies, which we believe are an essential set of understanding a professional must possess in order to be able to execute practice in PHP well:

• Understanding of PHP syntax, data types, and string manipulation.
• Knowledge of variables, operators, control structures, and arrays.
• Object-Oriented Concepts, including Classes, Inheritance, and Interfaces.
• Handling external files, and managing sessions and cookies in PHP.
• Mastering functions, arguments, passing by reference, and understanding scope and globals.

We have crafted your SkilledHat Certified Professional - PHP Programmer certification experience in a way that will upskill and polish you in these capabilities during your journey to prepare and get certified.

Why get Certified in PHP?

How can the SkilledHat PHP Programmer certification be valuable for you? According to industry research, being a certified professional in PHP gets you the following leverage:

• Career benefits with improved internal and external employability chances on PHP.
• Establishes credibility and confidence in PHP for both individuals and organisations.
• Helps graduates and new entrants demonstrate their knowledge and efforts in PHP.

Moreover, more than 90% employers unanimously agree that certifications are considered for the hiring process and counted on as a reliable indicator of a professional's skills. At SkilledHat, we have always believed in the true potential of people and therefore we have put together a sustainable certification mechanism that is rigorous, reliable and pocket friendly. We exist to help you succeed in your career and learning goals, bringing you an experience well researched in collaboration with industry experts.

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