Top PHP Certifications to consider in 2025

Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.

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Mastering Laravel Framework and PHP

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This is a Beginner to Advance level of course, intended for learners passionate about Web Development.

Welcome to Module 1: Introduction to PHP and Laravel! This module serves as your gateway to the world of web development using the dynamic PHP language and the powerful Laravel framewo…

PHP Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in PHP certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your PHP certification. Here are a few top picks:

PHP Certification Exam (Zend by Perforce)

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The Zend Certified PHP Engineer certification is an industry-wide standard that recognizes PHP proficiency and is used by businesses to evaluate prospective workers.

The certification exam topics include PHP Basics, Functions, Data Types, Web Features, OOPs, Security, I/O, Strings &…

Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP

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In this 1.5 hours guided project, you will quickly get up to speed with the fundamentals of PHP and build a functional, dynamic website at the end. No prior knowledge of PHP is required but basic to intermediate HTML is required as a prerequisite.

Prices start at Free.

Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

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Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP.

Prices start at Free.

W3Schools PHP Certificate

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Any student or professional within the digital industry.

Certifications are valuable assets to gain trust and demonstrate knowledge to your clients, current or future employers on a ever increasing competitive market.

Prices start at $95.

PHP Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in PHP. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your PHP certification. Here are a few top picks:

PHP & MySQL - Certification Course for Beginners

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Welcome to the PHP & MySQL Certification Course for Beginners.

This course offers a comprehensive guide to learning how to code in PHP. We also explore integrating MySQL Databases into your PHP Projects for dynamic, user driven functionality.

We start with PHP basics, includi…

Building Web Applications in PHP

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In this course, you'll explore the basic structure of a web application, and how a web browser interacts with a web server. You'll be introduced to the request/response cycle, including GET/POST/Redirect. You'll also gain an introductory understanding of Hypertext Markup Language …

Building Database Applications in PHP

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In this course, we'll look at the object oriented patterns available in PHP. You'll learn how to connect to a MySQL using the Portable Data Objects (PDO) library and issue SQL commands in the the PHP language. We'll also look at how PHP uses cookies and manages session data. You&#…

Build a Full Website using WordPress

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By the end of this project, you will create a full web-site that is attractive and user friendly using a free content management system, WordPress. You will learn how to create a website utilizing themes and plug-ins using the web creation tool. You’ll have a virtual space to showcase your busin…

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