What we’re about
Boston PHP is the largest education-focused Meetup in New England with more than 3,700 members.
We have been meeting since 2002 and typically meet monthly on a Wednesday at Wayfair in Copley Square. We discuss a wide range of full-stack development topics related to PHP.
While our in-person meetups focus on full-stack development related to PHP, our member engagement strategy offers services beyond in-person meetups. Our mission is to engage all members in continuing education efforts. For example, we have developed 12 virtual self-study groups that are conducted during the down time between in-person Meetups. The following groups are managed by volunteer members (Senior Percolators):
Agile Appetizer
Angular Stew
API a la Mode
AWS Snack
Blockchain Lo Mein
Drupal Diner
Git Lunch
HTML5 Brunch
jQuery jAM
PHP Percolate
Social Side Dish
WordPress Dressing
More than 230 members have completed at least one of these courses and are enshrined on our Self-Study Group | Wall of Accomplishment.
In addition, more than 280 members receive job postings from other members via our Boston PHP Job Board (beta).
We are looking for leaders to join our continuing education efforts. Learn how you can participate.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- All In with AI, Season 2Link visible for attendees
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Narrowing the skills gap, one video at a time.
Boston PHP is All In with AI. LinkedIn Learning has made 10 training courses on the topic of artificial intelligence available for FREE for a limited time. Each course is approximately one to two hours long. Upon completing each course you will receive a certificate you can post to your LinkedIn profile. Simply pick and chose which course(s) you would like attend and begin. All you need is a LinkedIn account.
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
- Generative AI for Business Leaders
- Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
- Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning
- Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs
- Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines
- Generative AI vs. Traditional AI
- Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications
- AI Trends
Why Obtain a Certificate?
The majority of HR professionals rely on certifications during the hiring process. Why? Many don’t have the grasp of technical skills necessary to thoroughly evaluate candidates, so they need a third-party source to certify skills. [ Source: Dice ]
How Do I Get Started?
- Become a member of Boston PHP, if you are not already a member. Simply click: Join this group
- Sign up for All In with AI, Season 2. Simply RSVP: Attend online
A requirement for participating in this virtual self-study group:
- Once you sign up you will use the Event Comments (below) to update your progress and share each Certificate of Completion you obtain.
Note #1: This virtual self-study group activity began June 19, 2025 and ends July 31, 2025. (Meetup is not set up to handle multi-day events.)
Note #2: There is NO classroom instruction. There are NO Zoom meetings. There are NO scheduled appointments of any kind. You simply proceed at a pace that best fits into your current work/life schedule.
FAQs:
Q: How long will Season 2 last?
A: We will conduct one sprint per week, starting Friday, June 20, 2025 and ending Thursday, July 31, 2025.Q: Do I have to wait until Friday, June 20, 2025 to begin?
A: No need to wait! Feel free to begin as soon as you sign up. Simply post a message on the Event Comments (below) to introduce yourself and share your experience with artificial intelligence. These comments will help us gauge participation. Then, proceed with one of the FREE courses.Q: What if I have additional questions?
A: Simply post a reply below ("Add a comment") and you will receive a response.Invite your co-workers and fellow techies to join in the fun. Then, let's get (artificially) intelligent!
Gene Babon
Co-Organizer & Chief Percolator
Boston PHP Meetup & Web Apprentices
