Laravel is introducing a new learning hub, featuring two free mini-courses: a refreshed Laravel Bootcamp and a new PHP Fundamentals track. The original Bootcamp helped many developers take their first steps with Laravel, but it was deprecated earlier this year when the new Starter Kits shipped in February. Laravel Learn is the next iteration—updated, streamlined, and designed to welcome new developers into the ecosystem.
What’s launching
Laravel Bootcamp (mini-course)
Taught by Josh Cirre, this course walks absolute beginners from a blank slate to a deployed application—using Laravel directly, without introducing view-layer choices like Livewire or Inertia.js. It focuses on the essentials so newcomers can build confidence quickly.
PHP Fundamentals (mini-course)
Presented by Christoph Rumpel, this track covers the PHP basics that power Laravel. It’s ideal for those brand new to PHP or anyone who wants a structured refresher before diving deeper into the framework.
How to watch
- On the site: Learn at https://learn.laravel.com to get progress tracking and lesson-by-lesson navigation—no login required.
- On YouTube: Each mini-course will also be available as a full-length video for those who prefer to watch it end-to-end.
Why it matters
- Gentle on-ramp: The new Bootcamp helps first-time Laravel users ship something real without early complexity.
- Ecosystem entry point: PHP Fundamentals lowers the barrier for developers coming from other languages.
- Flexible formats: Choose between chaptered lessons with progress tracking or a single YouTube video—whichever fits your learning style.
- Laravel remains a close partner with Laracasts, and Laravel Learn isn’t meant to replace it.
