Things to Know If You Want to Build a Career in PHP Programming

Nirav Bhardwaj
3 min readOct 8, 2021
Photo by TOPS Technologies

If you are keen on pursuing a career in the IT industry, taking up PHP training could be the next best step for you. With the digital space changing rapidly and the demand for high-performance websites growing by the day, the scope for skilled PHP developers is widening too.

With the increasing demand for PHP developers, PHP courses are available online easily. So if you are located in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Gandhinagar, Rajkot and Nagpur but are not sure if you can enroll for PHP training with top institutions, worry not. You can get enrolled in an online PHP developer course offered by TOPS Technologies.

Read on to learn more about establishing a successful career in PHP.

What is the Eligibility to Become a PHP Developer?

Before you enroll yourself in a PHP training institute, you must understand the eligibility and requirements to become a qualified professional. A PHP developer is tasked with the responsibility of developing websites, applications, and programs. Hence, you must have a sound background in the PHP programme language. You should also have a four-year degree certificate in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Computer Education is an added benefit.

However, if you do not belong to the Computer Science stream, do not worry. You can still enroll in the PHP development course.

How to Build a Career?

Besides a degree, there are several other skills that you will have to acquire to kickstart your journey as a PHP developer. Here is a look at what recruiters look for in a prospect:

  • Knowledge of PHP: A recruiter will look for a candidate that has a working knowledge of the language, even if it is at a beginner’s level.
  • Knowledge of Ajax, jQuery and MySQL: A developer needs several tools to create websites and web applications. Hence, a recruiter will prefer a candidate who not only understands PHP but is also adept at handling additional tools. If you are interested in building a career in PHP, you should look for a course that gives you a practical and theoretical understanding of these tools.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS and HTML: Recruiters also look for candidates who are adept at working with JavaScript, CSS and HTML. A good way to gain PHP knowledge and the additional resources that you will need as a developer is to get admitted to a PHP certification course by reputable institutes such as TOPS Technologies.

Other skills that a PHP developer is expected to know of:

  • Understanding of the open-source web framework
  • Using Photoshop or similar design tools
  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux, APIs and MVC Framework Architecture

Besides these technical skills, candidates are also expected to have good communication skills so that they can work effortlessly with their team members, even those who are remotely located. Problem-solving abilities and a knack for critical thinking are also preferred.

You might wonder how PHP training classes will help you gain additional skills, including soft skills. You may consider reaching out to the experts at TOPS Technologies to learn more!

Originally published at https://www.tops-int.com on October 8, 2021.

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Nirav Bhardwaj

My Name is Nirav Bhardwaj, & I have been working as Marketing Manager at It Consultants Firm.