Programming Courses for Beginners: PHP Developer
- In Russian
- Practice from the first day
- HTML, CSS, SQL and databases, Laravel framework
- Employment program
Become a highly skilled developer in just 10 months! Create 4 projects for your GitHub portfolio — from a game collection to a task management service

What does a PHP Developer do?
A PHP developer is responsible for creating and maintaining dynamic websites, applications, and online services, as well as integrating them with the company's business processes. This programming language has become essential for server-side development
Master flexible and scalable PHP for working on complex web applications
Learn the basics of HTML and CSS for a better understanding of website structure
Master SQL and learn to interact with databases
Work with the Laravel framework to speed up development
PHP Developer – a in-demand IT profession
Working as a PHP developer opens up numerous opportunities, including remote positions and the possibility of job searching at an international level. Consider the following points:
High Demand
PHP developers are in high demand in the job market, which opens up many opportunities for career growth
With active learning and practice, you can reach the level of a Middle Developer in just a year, with a potential income starting from 1500 EUR per month
There are many job openings for both remote work and in the offices of international companies offering attractive working conditions
Who the course is suitable for:
Beginners without IT experience
- Learn the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and database management
- Learn to use the Laravel framework for creating web applications
- By the end of the course, you will have at least 4 projects in your portfolio, helping you start a career in IT
- Our mentors are always ready to assist you during your learning process
IT professionals changing their direction
- Expand your skills by mastering a new specialty
- Your experience in another field will simplify the learning process
- Work on new projects and discover new opportunities
PHP developers updating their knowledge
- We keep track of industry changes and regularly update our curriculum
- Gain current knowledge and develop skills in a high-demand area
- Every element of the course meets employer expectations
Why MYEDU
At the MYEDU training center, the learning process is structured in a way that you cannot just "sit through" the classes. We focus on practical training. Our course is perfect for those who aspire to deeply understand server-side development technologies and become a qualified PHP developer, rather than just obtaining a certificate
From the very first classes, you will complete exercises and homework, participating in educational projects with real tasks
Learn the material through practice: create websites, work with modules and integrations
The MYEDU certificate confirms your qualifications and high readiness for work in the industry
We will prepare you for job searching and interview processes
- Creating backend for websites using PHP
- Debugging code and fixing errors
- Developing simple web pages using HTML and CSS
- Writing web applications with the Laravel framework
- Working with databases through SQL
- Integrating websites with internal and external systems
- Deploying applications to production for real users
- Managing version control using Git
- Creating secure and reliable web applications

How the training takes place
01
Program
- Meetings with the mentor take place 1-2 times a week during webinars and live coding sessions
- Each lesson includes theory, quizzes, and practical assignments in the browser
02
Format
- You can study at a convenient time, but it's important to allocate at least 15 hours a week
- All meetings are recorded for later review
03
Support during training
- Your mentor is always available to help with any difficulties that arise
- You can ask any questions, even if they seem simple
04
Practical work
- More than 380 exercises are available at any time
- You will create 4 projects for your portfolio on GitHub, and your mentor will conduct a code review
05
Work experience
- You will learn to work with Open Source projects and submit pull requests
- You will also gain access to 150 test assignments to prepare for interviews
06
Job placement
- We will help you create a resume and cover letters, set up your portfolio, and establish your LinkedIn profile
- You will practice solving test assignments and prepare for interviews
Detailed course program "PHP Developer"
You can be confident that you will gain modern tools and knowledge that will help you become a sought-after specialist and successfully secure a job.
We regularly analyze market requirements for PHP developers and update our program.
- Duration: 10 months
- 4 modules, 4 projects
- Job placement assistance program
Learn to write production-ready code:
- Principles of object-oriented and functional programming
- Creating modular code that is easy to extend and maintain
- Automated code testing
- Setting up continuous integration and publishing your first package to npm
- Final project: Difference Calculator
Модуль 2. Профессиональный PHP (1,5 месяца)
Научитесь писать production-ready код:
- Принципы объектно-ориентированного и функционального программирования
- Создание модульного кода, который легко расширять и поддерживать
- Автоматизированное тестирование кода
- Настройка непрерывной интеграции и публикация первого пакета в npm
- Итоговый проект: Вычислитель отличий
Develop websites using the MVC architecture:
- Learning the Slim microframework, working with HTTP and web server principles
- Working with routing and templating engines
- Creating databases and executing SQL queries from PHP
- Deploying code to the server
- Ensuring code security, preventing SQL injections and XSS attacks
- Final project: Page Analyzer
Create complex services using Laravel 8:
- Using ORM to create models and map them to the database
- Migrations for database evolution
- Implementing authentication and authorization
- Running REPL for quick application management and automated tests to improve code quality
- Final project: Task Manager
Portfolio Projects
Every completed work becomes an important part of your portfolio, which you can showcase to potential employers.
A portfolio built around MYEDU projects will give you a significant advantage when job hunting, whether you're a novice or an experienced PHP developer.
These projects are not merely abstract tasks for learning theory—they are real-world challenges that professionals in the field solve. Each assignment undergoes automatic testing and code review from your mentor
2-4 weeks
Project: Mind Games
In this project, you will create five console games based on mobile app approaches
Main Objectives:
- Familiarize yourself with the PHP programming language
- Set up your development environment
- Use a linter and the Composer dependency manager
- Work with external repositories
- Build the architecture of a full-fledged application and write clean code
You will gain hands-on experience with all the tools necessary to start a project
2-4 weeks
Project: Difference Calculator
In this project, you will develop a program that determines the difference between two data structures
You will practically master:
- Creating a command line application
- Parsing and formatting data in JSON and YAML formats
- Designing application architecture
- Automated testing using PHPUnit
This project will help boost the skills of even experienced PHP developers
2-4 weeks
Project: Page Analyzer
Here, you will create a fully functional web application over the course of 2-4 weeks that processes requests and manages a database
During this process, you will:
- Master routing and request handling
- Work with templating engines and databases
- Set up CI
- Deploy the application
This project will vividly illustrate what happens when a user enters a website address in the browser and hits Enter
This project will demonstrate what you have learned throughout your time at MYEDU. Your final project will encompass all key aspects of web development and will take between 2 to 4 weeks to complete.
Significant attention will also be paid to creating entities using ORM and describing the relationships between them. By completing this project, you will gain a good understanding of what to expect in the role of PHP developer
You will work on:
- Designing
- Normalizing and denormalizing databases
- Using PaaS
- Tracking errors in production with Sentry
- Working with the Laravel framework
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that confirms your qualification as a “PHP Developer”

Instructors — Practicing Developers
Graduated from the Faculty of "Innovative Technologies" and is proficient in PHP, Go, C#, and JS. He is a lead developer of fintech products at RoboFinance
Master's degree in "Computer System Assurance," specializing in the development of fault-tolerant services and CRM systems
Vsevolod Loboda
A specialist with over 5 years of experience in development. He has worked on creating desktop applications in C# and web applications in PHP and Node.js
MYEDU actively supports its students' aspirations for successful employment. Throughout your studies, you will learn to create an effective resume and portfolio, respond to job vacancies, and write convincing cover letters
Developed by professional recruiters, it covers all aspects of employment—from resume writing and professional profiles to psychological aspects of interviews and adapting to a new job
Resume Assistance
At MYEDU, you will have the opportunity to present your first resume to HR specialists and more experienced developers who will provide recommendations for improving its content and structure
You will participate in the development of open projects on GitHub, work with code from other developers, and learn how to submit pull requests. This experience will be incredibly valuable to your future employers
Our database contains more than 150 test tasks from partner companies. You can work on typical tasks from real projects, boosting your confidence and preparedness for interviews
Your Resume After the Course:
Maxim Ivanov
PHP Developer
Hard Skills:
- Mastering the basic constructs and functional capabilities of PHP
- Proficient in working with databases using MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Familiar with web application architecture, key principles, and design patterns
- Skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX
- Experienced with frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter
- Proficient in version control systems, including Git
- Understand the fundamental principles of web server operation
- Familiar with tools such as Apache and Nginx
- Knowledge of built-in security mechanisms in PHP
- Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) in my projects
- Organize code into folders and files for ease of work
- Adhere to the DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principles in coding
What You Will Gain from the Training
- Permanent access to course materials
- Project reviews from your mentor
- 6 months of access to a career community
- 50+ courses for skill development
- Assistance with employment
- 3+ projects for your portfolio and one team project
- Mock interview and soft skills interview

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