This beginner learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of php, mysql and web application basics through video explanations and independent practice.
About this course
Learn php, mysql and web application basics with free video lessons from Simplilearn. PHP syntax, object-oriented concepts, forms, GET/POST requests and MySQL CRUD demonstrations. Study at your own pace in the WikiFree classroom.
Course at a glance
| Provider | Simplilearn |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Simplilearn |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner · WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 19 |
| Video duration | 7h 20m · additional practice time is recommended |
| Format | Self-paced video learning |
| Details checked | 11 October 2026 |
What you’ll learn
- Explore pHP syntax, object-oriented concepts, forms, GET/POST requests and MySQL CRUD demonstrations.
- Follow the selected explanations of PHP Basics, Forms and CRUD Operations.
- Connect concepts to lessons such as PHP Form Validation Tutorial — Form Validation In PHP — PHP Tutorial For Beginners.
- Practise independently: Build a small form-backed application and describe how input is validated and stored.
Skills you’ll gain
- PHP Basics
- Forms
- CRUD Operations
Course Overview
PHP syntax, object-oriented concepts, forms, GET/POST requests and MySQL CRUD demonstrations. The classroom brings together 19 selected learning videos from Simplilearn’s public YouTube course playlist. You can follow the sequence or use the lesson search to revisit a particular subject.
The selected curriculum includes the following lesson examples:
- Introduction To PHP — What Is PHP Programming — PHP Tutorial For Beginners
- PHP Form Validation Tutorial — Form Validation In PHP — PHP Tutorial For Beginners
- PHP vs Python: Which Is Better For Web Development — PHP And Python Comparison
- PHP Extensions For VSCode — How To Install PHP Extension In Visual Studio Code
- PHP Interview Questions & Answers — PHP Programming Interview Questions — PHP Tutorial
Each course retains its relevant lessons, including videos also used in another course. Numbered series follow their original lesson or part order. Only reviewed advertisements, unrelated items and identical repeated playlist entries are excluded. Source recordings may have been made at different times.
Who is this for?
This beginner learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of php, mysql and web application basics through video explanations and independent practice.
Basic HTML helps; a local PHP and database environment is useful for practice.
Put the lessons into practice
Build a small form-backed application and describe how input is validated and stored.
This is an optional WikiFree practice suggestion, not a graded assignment supplied by Simplilearn. Pause the videos when a concept is unfamiliar, keep notes and repeat a small example before moving on.
Certificate / Assessment
The public YouTube lessons are free to watch. This listing does not include a Simplilearn certificate, an accredited qualification, a provider-marked examination or instructor feedback. Separate Simplilearn programs can have their own enrollment and certificate requirements.
Mark complete is a personal progress tracker. It does not assess your answers or verify that you have mastered the lesson.
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Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Simplilearn Course: PHP, MySQL and Web Application Basics | Beginner | PHP Basics · Forms · CRUD Operations | 7h 20m of video; practice time is additional |
| Full Stack Web Applications with Vue.js and Express.js: Free Course | Intermediate | Vue.js · Express.js · Sequelize | 7h 11m of video; practice time is additional |
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| Free Django Course: Build Web Apps with Python | Beginner | Django · Python web development · CRUD | 2h 19m of video; practice time is additional |
Frequently asked questions
Is this Simplilearn course free?
Yes. The selected public YouTube videos can be watched for free. Any software, cloud service, hardware or separate certification mentioned in the videos has its own access conditions.
What should I know before starting?
Basic HTML helps; a local PHP and database environment is useful for practice.
How long does the course take?
The selected videos total 7h 20m. Your study time can be longer because of notes, repeated examples and independent practice.
Does watching the videos give me a certificate?
No certificate is included with this WikiFree YouTube listing. Watching videos or marking them complete does not earn a Simplilearn qualification.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Use the responsive video player and lesson list on a phone, tablet or computer. Programming, software and hardware exercises may be easier on an appropriate computer or device.
Are all demonstrations current?
The playlist includes recordings made at different times. Software interfaces, services and exam requirements can change; check the current official documentation when reproducing a demonstration.
Source: Simplilearn’s official YouTube course playlist.
Provider: Simplilearn. Videos play from the Simplilearn channel on YouTube.
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