Module 1: Introduction to PHP

• What is PHP and how it works

• Setting up a local server (XAMPP/WAMP)

• Writing your first PHP script

• PHP tags, comments, and syntax basics

Module 2: PHP Basics

• Variables, data types, and operators

• Control structures (if, else, switch)

• Loops: for, while, do-while, foreach

• Working with forms and user input

Module 3: Functions and Arrays

• Defining and calling functions

• Function arguments and return values

• Built-in functions

• Indexed, associative, and multidimensional arrays

Module 4: Working with Strings and Dates

• String functions and manipulation

• Date and time handling

• Formatting and displaying output

Module 5: PHP and MySQL Database

• Introduction to MySQL

• Connecting PHP with MySQL

• Executing queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE

• Using MySQLi and PDO

• Preventing SQL injection

Module 6: Forms and Validation

• GET and POST methods

• Form validation and sanitization

• Handling file uploads

• Error handling and feedback messages

Module 7: Session Management and Cookies

• Creating and managing sessions

• Using cookies in PHP

• Login/logout functionality

• User authentication basics

Module 8: File Handling in PHP

• Reading, writing, and uploading files

• File permissions

• Directory handling

Module 9: Advanced PHP Concepts

• PHP OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)

• Classes, objects, constructors, and inheritance

• Introduction to MVC structure

• Using Composer and autoloading

Module 10: Project Development

• Building a CRUD application

• Blog or CMS project

• Debugging and testing

• Deploying your PHP application