romeo411:
I honestly want to switch to programming as in carrier change, considering that I am 40, can I still make it giving every input I put in.

I understand but it is risk you have to takes. You make a plan were in part-time you learn programming and once you develop confidence you can go further below and some useful website which will help you to get started.

[W3Schools][https://www.w3schools.com/]
[The Code Learners introduction to python][http://thecodelearners.com/python-introduction/]
[Tutorials Point python][https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/index.htm]

Have a nice day.

Ahmedie28:
I,am an intermediate level php programmer, had designed so many softwares using php, some of my designed softwares are electronic voting, sch management, e - exam etc all this softwares were designed from scratch .
Due to much talk about php frameworks particularly laravel , am seeking an advice from my fellow programmers ,if there is need for me to learn laravel.pls advice me
Note: am familiar with WordPress in designing websites for clients.

You can learn laravel has it is very helpful framework in building web application. It has been more that 2 years I'm still using laravel. The main reason is that is has all the support you require in building large scale web apps.