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PHP is a general-purpose scripting language published by Zend, designed for web development and server-side programming. It enables dynamic content generation, database integration, and session management for web applications. Zend positions PHP at the core of its enterprise web platform, supporting modern, secure, and scalable application development. Key components include ZendPHP, a secure and supported PHP runtime with long-term security patches; ZendHQ, a monitoring and orchestration tool for real-time observability and job automation; and Zend Web Platform, a unified solution for deploying, managing, and scaling PHP applications. These tools integrate with existing PHP applications and support modern development practices. PHP is for developers, system administrators, and enterprises maintaining mission-critical web applications who require long-term support, security hardening, and operational control over their PHP environments.
PHP Basics
Understand syntax, variables, operators and control structures in PHP
Data Types
Work with strings, integers, floats, booleans and null values
Arrays
Create, manipulate and iterate indexed and associative arrays
OOP in PHP
Implement classes, objects, inheritance and magic methods
Web Features
Handle HTTP requests, sessions, cookies and form data
SQL Basics
Write standard SQL queries for database interaction
The building blocks every PHP solution is made of
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ZEND-PHP-5.6Zend Certified PHP 5.6 Engineer
ZEND-PHP-7.1Zend Certified PHP 7.1 Engineer
ZEND-PHP-7.2Zend Certified PHP 7.2 Engineer
ZEND-PHP-COREZend Certified PHP Engineer (Legacy)
ZEND-PHP-ARCHZend Certified PHP Architect
STATUS-NOTECertification Status: Zend (now Perforce) has officially retired all PHP certification exams.
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Every factor that determines whether you actually pass your PHP exam — rated across every training format available.
| Criteria | Koenig | ALP Provider | Legacy Provider | Self-Paced Platform | Free Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainer Quality & Credentials | |||||
| Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE) Instructors | |||||
| Live Instructor-Led Delivery | Partial | ||||
| 1-on-1 Private Training | |||||
| Zend Authorization | |||||
| Official Zend ALP Status | |||||
| Zend Official Courseware | Partial | ||||
| Zend Training Credits Accepted | |||||
| Flexibility & Access | |||||
| Any-Day/Flexi Start | |||||
| On-Site or Fly-Me Trainer | |||||
| Global Delivery Reach | Partial | ||||
| Results & Trust | |||||
| Exam Pass Rate* | 95% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Entry Price (Mentored vs. Self-Study) | ~$1,700 (Mentored) | ~$1,500+ (Mentored) | $1295 (Mentored) | $199 (Unguided) | Free (Unguided) |
| Verified Learner Reviews | 18,400+ · 4.9★ | Limited | Limited | N/A | N/A |
Data sourced from public pricing pages and review platforms. Accurate as of March 2026. Partial = available in select regions only.
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