Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation
Learn how to handle HTML forms and validate user data before storing it in a database.
Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in PHP. It is structured in 2 modules with 2 stated learning outcomes, over 4h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 295 ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our PHP courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 4h |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.4★ (295 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
2 modulesThe 2-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 4h.
Module 1 · PHP Form Handling
Module 2 · PHP Form Validation
What learners rate it
Rated 4.4/5 by 295 learners on Codecademy (checked 28 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation This | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 4h | Free — and still gives a certificate |
| Learn PHP: Introduction | Codecademy | 4.5★ | Free | 2h | Highest rated (4.5★ from 2.5K reviews) |
| Learn PHP: Objects and Classes | Codecademy | 4.5★ | Free | 1h | Quickest to finish (1h) |
Common questions
Is Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation take?
Codecademy lists it at 4h. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation cover?
It is organised into 2 modules, starting with PHP Form Handling and going on to PHP Form Validation. The full outline is on this page.