What is server-side development and why is it important?

Server-side development refers to code that runs on a web server before a response is sent to the browser. PHP uses server-side logic to process user input, generate dynamic content, manage sessions, and perform tasks that cannot be handled by HTML and CSS alone.

Will I build a real project during this course?

Yes. Throughout the course, you will transform a personal portfolio website into a dynamic PHP-powered site. By the end, your portfolio will include reusable templates, data-driven content, form processing, validation, email handling, and sessions.

Do I need any prior coding experience?

Basic familiarity with HTML is recommended, but no prior experience with PHP or server-side programming is required. The course introduces PHP concepts from the fundamentals and builds them progressively through practical examples.

What career roles does this course prepare me for?

PHP fundamentals support roles in Back-End Development, Full-Stack Development, Web Development, and PHP Development. This course builds the server-side foundation needed before moving into databases, APIs, authentication, and more advanced backend technologies.

Who is this course designed for?

The course is designed for beginners moving into server-side development, aspiring web and full-stack developers, career switchers exploring web development, and learners who want to add dynamic functionality to websites using PHP.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes. Upon completing all required graded assessments and course activities, you will earn a Coursera Course Certificate from Edureka that you can add to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Building Dynamic Websites with PHP

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Building Dynamic Websites with PHP

This course is part of Web Development with HTML, CSS, and PHP Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand how PHP works on the server and use syntax, variables, data types, operators, and strings.
Build dynamic website content using conditionals, loops, arrays, built-in functions, and reusable PHP components.
Process user input securely using GET, POST, superglobals, validation, sanitization, redirects, email, and sessions.
Complete a dynamic PHP-powered website by combining reusable templates, form handling, security, and session-based functionality.

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There are 3 modules in this course

PHP is the foundation of dynamic server-side web development, yet many beginners move into frameworks without fully understanding how server-side logic works. This course changes that. You will learn how PHP handles requests, processes data, manages logic, works with forms, and adds dynamic functionality to websites, and you will build these skills hands-on by transforming a personal portfolio website into a dynamic, PHP-powered site.

Throughout this course, you will work directly with PHP to understand client-side and server-side execution, write PHP syntax, use variables and data types, manipulate strings, apply operators, work with conditionals and loops, organize data with arrays, create reusable functions and templates, process forms, validate and sanitize user input, work with sessions, and handle redirects and email. Each concept is reinforced through step-by-step hands-on demonstrations that you can follow along on your own setup, pause, replicate, and practice at your own pace. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: Identify how client-side and server-side development differ, understand the PHP request lifecycle, and work with PHP syntax, variables, data types, operators, and strings. Apply conditionals, loops, arrays, and built-in functions to control program flow and generate dynamic website content. Develop reusable PHP functions and templates to organize website components and reduce repeated code. Process user input using GET, POST, and superglobals, and apply validation, sanitization, email handling, redirects, and sessions to build secure, dynamic websites. This course is designed for a diverse audience: beginners moving into server-side web development, aspiring full-stack developers building foundational PHP skills, career switchers exploring web development, and professionals who want to understand how dynamic websites work behind the scenes. Basic familiarity with HTML is recommended, but no prior experience with PHP or server-side programming is required. This course assumes a beginner starting point with PHP and builds every concept from the ground up. Start building dynamic websites and develop the foundation for creating functional, interactive, server-powered web experiences using PHP.

This module explores the foundations of PHP, including how server-side scripting works, setting up and running PHP, understanding the PHP request lifecycle, working with syntax, variables, data types, operators, and strings, and troubleshooting common PHP errors.

What's included

8 videos4 readings2 assignments

8 videosTotal 38 minutes

Specialization Introduction4 minutes
Course Introduction5 minutes
Understand Client-Side and Server-Side PHP5 minutes
Set Up PHP and Run Your First Script5 minutes
Understand Syntax, Variables and Data Types5 minutes
Work with Variables, Echo and Data Types5 minutes
Explore Operators and String Handling5 minutes
Manipulate Strings and Use Operators5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Welcome to Building Dynamic Websites with PHP10 minutes
Configure XAMPP and Resolve PHP PATH Issues10 minutes
Explore the PHP Request Lifecycle10 minutes
Troubleshoot Types, Scope and PHP Errors10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 21 minutes

PHP Setup and Server-Side Basics6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Getting Started with PHP15 minutes

This module explores control flow and dynamic content in PHP, including using conditionals and loops, working with arrays and built-in functions, generating portfolio content from data, and creating reusable functions and templates to organise code efficiently.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments

7 videosTotal 33 minutes

Understand Conditionals and Loops5 minutes
Add a Dynamic Greeting with Conditionals4 minutes
Generate Portfolio Content with Loops5 minutes
Understand PHP Arrays5 minutes
Make Portfolio Projects Data-Driven with Arrays5 minutes
Understand Functions and Reusable Templates5 minutes
Reuse Header, Navigation and Footer Templates5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Explore Built-In String, Array and Math Functions10 minutes
Explore Scope, References and DRY Principles10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 21 minutes

Conditionals, Loops and Arrays6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Control Flow, Functions and Dynamic Content15 minutes

This module explores forms, security, and dynamic website functionality in PHP, including handling GET and POST requests, validating and sanitising user input, applying essential security practices, managing email and redirects, using sessions, and completing a dynamic PHP-powered portfolio.

What's included

8 videos3 readings2 assignments

8 videosTotal 40 minutes

Understand GET, POST and Superglobals6 minutes
Process Your Portfolio Contact Form5 minutes
Understand Validation, Sanitization and Security6 minutes
Server-Side Validation & Sticky Forms4 minutes
Explore Email, Redirects and Sessions6 minutes
Send Contact Emails and Handle Success States5 minutes
Add Sessions and Complete Your Dynamic Portfolio5 minutes
Course Summary4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Explore Essential PHP Web Security Practices10 minutes
Real-World Email, Sessions, MySQL and Deployment 10 minutes
Practice Project: Building a Dynamic Website for Maple and Crumb Bakery10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 21 minutes

Form Handling and Web Security6 minutes
End Course Knowledge Check: Forms, Security and the Dynamic Site15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side scripting language used to build dynamic and interactive websites. It processes requests on the server, works with data, handles forms and sessions, and generates content before sending the final webpage to the browser.

All hands-on exercises use a standard code editor, web browser, and local PHP environment to write, run, and test PHP scripts. You will progressively transform an existing portfolio website into a dynamic PHP-powered site.

Yes. This course is built around a follow-along, hands-on learning model. Each concept is taught through step-by-step demonstrations that you can replicate on your own setup. You are encouraged to pause, practise, and experiment alongside each demonstration.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.