Core Forms Training

Beginner 5 chapters 25 lessons 1 hr 17 min

Complete training for the Core Forms WordPress plugin. Learn how to create contact forms, multi-step forms, and surveys from scratch. Covers form builder basics, field types, validation rules, email notifications, submission handling, conditional logic, and advanced customization with hooks and filters. Work through each lesson at your own pace to master every feature Core Forms offers.

What you'll learn

  • Build HTML forms with AJAX submission, validation, and spam protection
  • Set up email notifications, auto-responders, and submission management
  • Use conditional fields, template variables, and webhooks for advanced workflows
  • Extend Core Forms with hooks, the REST API, and custom integrations

Instructor

Gaurav Tiwari

Gaurav Tiwari

WordPress developer and content strategist with 16+ years of experience building performance-driven solutions for 800+ clients. Creator of multiple WordPress plugins with 10,000+ active installs.

Course content

Getting Started 6 lessons

Set up Core Forms on your WordPress site and learn the basics of creating your first form.

  1. Introduction 2 min read Free
  2. Installation 2 min read
  3. Creating Forms 3 min read
  4. Form Settings 3 min read
  5. Form Messages 2 min read
  6. Displaying Forms 3 min read

Form Features 7 lessons

Explore built-in form features including field types, conditional logic, multi-step forms, and file uploads.

  1. Conditional Fields 4 min read
  2. Template Variables 4 min read
  3. Form Actions 3 min read
  4. Email Notifications 4 min read
  5. Spam Protection 4 min read
  6. Submissions 3 min read
  7. File Uploads 2 min read

Advanced Features 6 lessons

Master advanced capabilities such as calculations, repeater fields, dynamic population, and third-party integrations.

  1. Webhooks 2 min read
  2. Fullscreen Forms 3 min read
  3. Polls 3 min read
  4. Extensions 2 min read
  5. Integrations 3 min read
  6. Accessibility 3 min read

Developer Reference 4 lessons

Technical reference for developers covering hooks, filters, custom field creation, and REST API usage.

  1. Hooks Reference 6 min read
  2. Functions Reference 6 min read
  3. Database Schema 4 min read
  4. REST API 2 min read

Administration 2 lessons

Learn to manage form entries, configure email notifications, set up user access controls, and maintain your forms.

  1. GDPR and Privacy 3 min read
  2. Licensing and Updates 2 min read