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. Introduction2 min readFree
  2. Installation2 min read
  3. Creating Forms3 min read
  4. Form Settings3 min read
  5. Form Messages2 min read
  6. Displaying Forms3 min read

Form Features 7 lessons

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

  1. Conditional Fields4 min read
  2. Template Variables4 min read
  3. Form Actions3 min read
  4. Email Notifications4 min read
  5. Spam Protection4 min read
  6. Submissions3 min read
  7. File Uploads2 min read

Advanced Features 6 lessons

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

  1. Webhooks2 min read
  2. Fullscreen Forms3 min read
  3. Polls3 min read
  4. Extensions2 min read
  5. Integrations3 min read
  6. Accessibility3 min read

Developer Reference 4 lessons

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

  1. Hooks Reference6 min read
  2. Functions Reference6 min read
  3. Database Schema4 min read
  4. REST API2 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 Privacy3 min read
  2. Licensing and Updates2 min read