PHP for Wordpress Training Course

This training course is designed to equip participants with the skills required for the role of a professional web designer (occupation code 213202, according to the Standards of Professional Qualifications), with a specific emphasis on "HTML and CSS in web design." It also includes a programming component focused on problem-solving using JavaScript and PHP.

The program is structured to enable participants to create and design websites using HTML4/HTML5 alongside Cascading Style Sheets (CSS2/CSS3/CSS4). Throughout the process of building a website, learners will apply HTML tags to organize text, images, tables, and interactive forms on web pages, as well as establish connections via links to other pages and external sites. Concurrently, Cascading Style Sheets 2.0 will be utilized to style and format web content in accordance with specific client requirements.

Upon completion, participants will be well-positioned to pursue opportunities within service-oriented companies specializing in web design or to establish their own consulting practice as self-employed professionals. The course content focuses on the practical aspects of website creation using HTML and CSS, ensuring a solid foundation for real-world application.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or on-site) is designed for data scientists and software engineers who wish to use AdaBoost to build boosting algorithms for machine learning with Python.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to begin building machine learning models with AdaBoost.
• Understand the ensemble learning approach and how to implement adaptive boosting.
• Learn how to build AdaBoost models to boost machine learning algorithms in Python.
• Use hyperparameter tuning to increase the accuracy and performance of AdaBoost models.

In this instructor-led, live training held in Greece, participants will learn to implement advanced PHP programming tools and techniques.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp advanced concepts in PHP programming.
• Establish consistency and solve advanced problems using PHP programming.
• Explore additional methods to build more flexible software using PHP.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to leverage open-source tools to automate the building, testing, and deployment of PHP applications and services.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure various open-source tools to facilitate continuous integration, testing, and deployment.
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of employing different open-source CI tools, such as GitLab CI and Jenkins.
• Integrate CI tools with open-source frameworks for both unit testing and integration testing of PHP applications.

Experienced programmers do not always fully master the security features available in their development platforms, nor are they always aware of the vulnerabilities relevant to their specific projects. This course is designed for developers working with both Java and PHP, equipping them with the essential skills needed to make their applications resilient against modern internet threats.

The course explores the layers of the Java security architecture by addressing access control, authentication, authorization, secure communication, and various cryptographic functions. It also introduces several APIs available in PHP to help secure code, such as OpenSSL for cryptographic purposes and HTML Purifier for input validation. On the server side, it outlines best practices for hardening and configuring the operating system, web containers, file systems, SQL servers, and PHP itself, while placing special emphasis on client-side security issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5.

General web vulnerabilities are discussed through examples aligned with the OWASP Top Ten, covering various injection attacks, script injections, session handling attacks, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. The course also introduces Java- and PHP-specific language problems and issues arising from the runtime environment, categorized into standard vulnerability types such as missing or improper input validation, incorrect use of security features, flawed error and exception handling, time- and state-related problems, code quality issues, and mobile code-related vulnerabilities.

Participants have the opportunity to experiment with the discussed APIs, tools, and configuration effects. The introduction of vulnerabilities is supported by numerous hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to correct bugs, apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Learn to utilize various security features within the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to use various security features of PHP
• Understand the security concepts of Web services
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Be informed about recent vulnerabilities in Java and PHP frameworks and libraries
• Receive resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the vital skills needed to shield applications from modern internet-based threats. It explores web vulnerabilities through practical PHP examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing diverse injection attacks, script injection, weaknesses in PHP session handling, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or flawed input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related issues. For the latter category, we examine attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Throughout, participants learn the essential techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

Special attention is given to client-side security, addressing issues in JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces key PHP security extensions, including hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. We cover best hardening practices related to PHP configuration (php.ini settings), Apache, and general server setup. Additionally, an overview of various security testing tools and techniques is provided, enabling developers and testers to utilize security scanners, penetration testing frameworks, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and configuration practices are reinforced by hands-on exercises. These exercises demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, illustrate the application of mitigation techniques, and guide participants through the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Comprehend fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Explore web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and adhere to secure coding practices
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various PHP security features
• Identify common coding mistakes and discover how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting the PHP framework
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level PHP developers who want to effectively apply design patterns in their projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of design patterns.
• Identify and implement appropriate design patterns for common scenarios.
• Structure PHP applications using industry-recognized best practices.
• Integrate patterns into modern frameworks such as Symfony or Zend.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece introduces the fundamentals of Laravel and guides participants through the creation of a Laravel-based web application.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (available online or on-site) is designed for developers who wish to learn and use Livewire to build modern and dynamic application interfaces.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build and test livewire components.
• Build applications using the Livewire library.
• Create dynamic components within PHP.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at web developers who wish to use Laravel and Vue.js for full-stack web development.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop web applications with Laravel and Vue.js.
• Integrate the Laravel backend API into Vue.js.
• Deploy a Laravel application.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (available online or onsite) is designed for developers aiming to utilize Lumen for building Laravel-based microservices and applications.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish the necessary development environment to commence microservice development with Lumen.
• Comprehend the benefits of implementing microservices utilizing Lumen and PHP.
• Carry out and implement microservice functions and operations using the Lumen framework.
• Secure and regulate access to microservice architectures by constructing security layers.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level web developers, web designers and WordPress administrators who wish to learn how to install, administer, and optimize WordPress sites, enabling them to create and manage professional and responsive websites.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of WordPress and its features and benefits.
• Install and configure WordPress on a web server.
• Use plugins, servers, and templates to improve WordPress functionality and performance.
• Create and manage custom post types in WordPress.
• Create WordPress sites at basic, medium, and advanced level.
• Use Elementor to design and customize WordPress sites.
• Implement site map and breadcrumbs for WordPress sites.
• Apply good practices in web and responsive design for WordPress sites.
• Optimize WordPress sites for SEO and Google Analytics.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is targeted at web developers who wish to build middleware and web services in Laravel.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use Laravel’s Artisan tool to generate code and components.
• Build RESTful APIs in Laravel that support browsing, reading, editing, adding, and deleting.
• Filter and sort results based on URL parameters using RESTful APIs.

Audience: This course is designed for a broad audience and is open to anyone wishing to enroll. Specifically, it targets individuals interested in building a website who possess no prior coding or programming expertise.

In this instructor-led, live training in Greece (onsite or remote), participants will elevate their WordPress expertise as they learn to set up, customize, and deploy a complex, commercial-grade website based on WordPress.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure WordPress locally and in the cloud (single and multi-site).
• Build a sophisticated e-commerce website.
• Customize an existing website.
• Brand a website using custom themes.
• Enable booking and membership functionality.
• Set up and administer different user roles (editors, admins, etc.).
• Create a private or public social network.
• Optimize a WordPress website for SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
• Backup and restore a WordPress website.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a live, production WordPress website.