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PHP Programmer Certificate

PHP Programmers are responsible for making "interactive" portions a Web site. This may include creating a shopping cart application, building a database, or creating and processing feedback forms. Depending on the size of the project, the PHP programmer may also be responsible for the administration of the UNIX Web server and the creation or revision of a Web database.

Understanding how PHP can be used to enhance a Web site is a key element of the program. The program stresses a thorough understanding of HTML and C++ and PHP. Students will be expected to deliver web based solutions to business req uirements.

A successful PHP Programmer exhibits a strong work ethic, perfectionists standard, patience, strong people skills and shows an attention to detail. PHP Programmers are expected to design, program, test, and resolve problems utilizing web-centric application technologies as well as provide production support.

Job titles include - PHP Software Developer, PHP Programmer, PHP Guru, Web Programmer, Web Developer.




 



Listed below are the courses required to obtain certification as a PHP Programmer.
OL - Online     CL - Classroom

PHP PROGRAMMER CERTIFICATION COURSEWORK
course # course name units delivery
first semester recommended course of study 9 or 10 OL CL
CIS 58.51A Creating Web Pages - HTML 1 1.5 X X
CIS 58.51B Creating Web Pages - HTML 2 1.5 X X
CIS 10A Computer Science Fundamentals 1 OR 3.0 X X
CIS 16A Intro to Programming 4.0   X
CIS 50.71 UNIX 3.0 X X
second semester recommended course of study 10.0

CIS 51.21 UNIX System Administration 3.0   X
CIS 58.41 PHP Programming 3.0   X

CIS 58.54 or
CIS 99i

Web Content Practicum or Internship 4.0
X
X
third semester recommended course of study 10.0    
CIS 58.55 or
CIS 99i

Business of Web Design or
Internship

4.0
X
X
CIS 58.57 Electronic Portfolio 1.5 X  
CIS 69.53 Structured Query Language 1.5   X
CIS 78.11A Telecommunications 1 1.5 X X
CIS 78.11B Telecommunications 2 1.5 X X
Total Units 29 or 30 units      





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