• Understand the core principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP
• Create and use classes and objects effectively
• Apply inheritance to reuse and extend code functionality
• Implement interfaces and abstract classes for structured coding
• Use traits and namespaces to organize and manage large projects
• Connect PHP applications to a database using PDO (PHP Data Objects)
• Write secure prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
• Perform CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) with PDO
• Handle database errors and exceptions in a professional way
• Learn the differences between PDO and mysqli and why PDO is preferred
• Apply input validation and sanitization to secure user data
• Protect applications from common threats such as XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
• Understand and mitigate CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks
• Use password_hash() and password_verify() for secure password management
• Gain confidence in writing scalable, reusable, and maintainable PHP code
• Apply intermediate PHP skills to real-world projects and prepare for advanced development

Are you ready to take your PHP skills to the next level?

This PHP Intermediate Crash Course is designed for students who already understand the basics of PHP and are eager to dive deeper into real-world, professional-level development. In this course, we’ll focus on the three pillars every PHP developer must master: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management with PDO, and Secure Coding Practices.

Instead of overwhelming you with theory, this crash course is hands-on, practical, and straight to the point. You’ll learn how to write cleaner, more reusable code using OOP principles like classes, inheritance, interfaces, and traits. These skills will give you the foundation to build scalable and maintainable applications, whether you’re working on a small project or a large web platform.

Next, we’ll dive into databases using PDO (PHP Data Objects). You’ll understand why PDO is the preferred modern approach over mysqli, and you’ll practice making secure, database-driven applications. We’ll cover prepared statements, CRUD operations, and error handling—everything you need to confidently connect PHP with MySQL (and other databases).

Security is non-negotiable in today’s world. That’s why this crash course includes a dedicated section on Secure PHP Programming. You’ll learn how to protect your applications against common vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF. We’ll also cover input validation, password hashing, and secure session handling, ensuring your applications are safe and production-ready

By the end of this crash course, you’ll not only understand intermediate PHP concepts—you’ll also be able to apply them directly to real-world projects.

What you’ll learn:

• Core OOP concepts in PHP and how to implement them

• How to use PDO for secure database interactions

• Best practices for writing secure PHP applications

• Real-world coding exercises to strengthen your skills

Who this course is for:

• Students who know PHP basics and want to advance their skills

• Beginner developers looking to step into professional-level coding

• Anyone interested in learning how to build secure, database-driven PHP applications

Take this crash course today and level up your PHP skills so you’ll be ready for freelance projects, job interviews, or your own startup ideas!

Who this course is for:

• PHP beginners who already know the basics and want to level up their skills
• Web developers transitioning from procedural PHP to OOP
• Students who want to build secure, database-driven applications
• Aspiring back-end developers preparing for jobs or internships
• Freelancers looking to improve PHP skills for real client projects