PHP for Wordpress Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for data scientists and software engineers who wish to utilise AdaBoost to build boosting algorithms for machine learning with Python.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to start 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.

Even seasoned programmers do not necessarily master every security service provided by 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-based threats.

The course explores the layers of the Java security architecture by addressing access control, authentication, authorisation, secure communication, and various cryptographic functions. It also introduces key APIs available in PHP to secure code, such as OpenSSL for cryptography and HTML Purifier for input validation. Furthermore, it outlines server-side best practices for hardening and configuring the operating system, web container, file system, SQL server, and PHP itself, while placing special emphasis on client-side security through the risks associated with 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 introduces language-specific problems in Java and PHP, along with issues arising from the runtime environment, grouped into standard vulnerability types such as missing or improper input validation, improper use of security features, incorrect 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 the effects of various configurations. The introduction to vulnerabilities is supported by hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to rectify bugs, apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Learn about client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Learn to use various security features within the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to use various security features in 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 sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

The course provides essential skills for PHP developers necessary to make their applications resistant to contemporary attacks through the Internet. Web vulnerabilities are discussed through PHP-based examples going beyond the OWASP top ten, tackling various injection attacks, script injections, attacks against session handling of PHP, insecure direct object references, issues with file upload, and many others. PHP-related vulnerabilities are introduced grouped into the standard vulnerability types of missing or improper input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, improper use of security features and time- and state-related problems. For this latter we discuss attacks like the open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service through magic float or the hash table collision attack. In all cases participants will get familiar with the most important techniques and functions to be used to mitigate the enlisted risks.

A special focus is given to client-side security tackling security issues of JavaScript, Ajax and HTML5. A number of security-related extensions to PHP are introduced like hash, mcrypt and OpenSSL for cryptography, or Ctype, ext/filter and HTML Purifier for input validation. The best hardening practices are given in connection with PHP configuration (setting php.ini), Apache and the server in general. Finally, an overview is given to various security testing tools and techniques which developers and testers can use, including security scanners, penetration testing and exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and the configuration practices are supported by a number of hands-on exercises demonstrating the consequences of successful attacks, showing how to apply mitigation techniques and introducing the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security and secure coding
• Learn Web vulnerabilities beyond OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Learn client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Have a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to use various security features of PHP
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Be informed about recent vulnerabilities of the PHP framework
• Get practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or in-person) is tailored for intermediate PHP developers who wish to effectively apply design patterns in their projects.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the purpose and advantages of design patterns.
• Identifying and applying suitable design patterns to common scenarios.
• Organising PHP applications in line with industry-recognised best practices.
• Integrating patterns into contemporary frameworks such as Symfony or Zend.

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

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to learn and utilise 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 Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for 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 Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Lumen to build Laravel-based microservices and applications.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing microservices with Lumen.
• Understand the benefits of implementing microservices using Lumen and PHP.
• Perform and implement the microservices functions and operations using the Lumen framework.
• Protect and control access to the microservices architectures by building security layers.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for web developers who wish to build web applications using Magento 2.

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

• Master Magento 2 development patterns, design principles, and best practices.
• Create and customise themes in Magento 2.
• Implement customisations to Magento 2 functionality via extensions.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use PHP 8 to develop, build, and test complex enterprise-level web applications such as e-commerce sites, CRM systems, WMS, etc.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing web applications with PHP 8.
• Learn more about the new features in PHP 8 and how to implement them.
• Get a refresher of the PHP basics and some programming tips.
• Use the new functions in PHP 8 to improve the performance of web applications.
• Know the best practices on enhancing the security and stability of web applications with PHP 8. 

This course focuses on building web applications using PHP. It is designed for individuals who already have experience with procedural programming languages. Throughout the course, participants will learn how to develop a simple dynamic application by combining PHP with a MySQL database.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for web developers who wish to build middleware and web services in Laravel.

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

• Utilize Laravel’s PHP Artisan command to generate code and components.
• Construct RESTful APIs in Laravel that support browsing, reading, editing, adding, and deleting data.
• Filter and sort results based on URL parameters through RESTful APIs.

Audience: This course is broadly applicable and open to everyone. Specifically, it is designed for individuals who wish to build a website without requiring any coding or programming expertise.

In this instructor-led, live training in Botswana (onsite or remote), participants will elevate their WordPress skills by learning how to set up, customise, 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.
• Customise 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.
• Optimise a WordPress website for SEO (Search Engine Optimisation).
• Backup and restore a WordPress website.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a live, production WordPress website.