Learn React: Hooks
Leverage hooks, a powerful feature of function components, to use states without creating classes.
Learn React: Hooks is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in React. It is structured in 1 module with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 5h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 222 ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our React courses collection, where we compare it against 12 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 5h |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (222 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
1 moduleThe 1-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 5h.
Module 1 · Hooks
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 222 learners on Codecademy (checked 26 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Codecademy from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Codecademy →
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn React: Hooks This | Codecademy | 4.3★ | Free | 5h | Quickest to finish (5h) |
| React Basics |
 Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 29h 44m | Beginner-friendly · 29h 44m |
| Next.js & React - The Complete Guide |
 Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Become a Java Full Stack Developer with React & Spring Boot |
Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
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Common questions
Is Learn React: Hooks 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 React: Hooks 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 React: Hooks take?
Codecademy lists it at 5h. 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 React: Hooks suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Learn React: Hooks cover?
It is organised into 1 module, starting with Hooks. The full outline is on this page.