PHP Developer → Web Developer

A realistic transition from PHP Developer to Web Developer: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 39%. Difficulty: Easy.

Difficulty: Easy7 stepsDuration: 4 to 8 monthsOverlap: 39%

Transition from PHP Developer to Web Developer.

Transferable skills

  • CMS (WordPress/Drupal)
  • Git
  • REST APIs

Skills to learn

  • JavaScript
  • PHP or Node.js
  • SQL basics
  • Responsive design
  • SEO basics
  • Hosting & DNS

Step-by-step learning plan

  1. 1. Build on your PHP Developer experience

    2–4 weeks

    Leverage

    • CMS (WordPress/Drupal)
    • Git
    • REST APIs

    Map transferable skills — CMS (WordPress/Drupal), Git, REST APIs — against what a Web Developer needs.

  2. 2. Close the partial gaps toward Web Developer

    3–6 weeks

    Improve

    • HTML / CSS

    Raise HTML / CSS to the level a Web Developer relies on.

  3. 3. Learn the core of the Web Developer role

    6–10 weeks

    Learn

    • JavaScript
    • Responsive design
    • PHP or Node.js

    Technologies

    HTML5CSS3Node.js

    Cover the biggest gaps first: JavaScript, Responsive design, PHP or Node.js.

  4. 4. Master advanced Web Developer skills

    6–10 weeks

    Learn

    • SQL basics
    • SEO basics
    • Hosting & DNS

    Technologies

    BootstrapjQuerycPanel

    Handle the advanced topics: SQL basics, SEO basics, Hosting & DNS.

  5. 5. Get productive with the Web Developer toolchain

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    HTML5CSS3Node.jsBootstrapjQuerycPanelViteFigma

    Be hands-on with HTML5, CSS3, Node.js and the rest of the target stack.

  6. 6. Practise Web Developer work in real conditions

    4–8 weeks

    Ship a portfolio project or take on Web Developer tasks at work.

  7. 7. Get certified and position yourself as a Web Developer

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    Meta Front-End DeveloperWordPress Developer CertificatefreeCodeCamp Web Development

    Update your CV and LinkedIn around Web Developer, then apply to target roles.