Live classes and 1:1 mentorship from working engineers — completely free, for people the usual path leaves out. You bring the effort; we'll help you learn to build real software.
- Live group sessions₹0
- 1:1 mentorship with an engineer₹0
- Real projects & code reviews₹0
- Career & portfolio guidance₹0
- Certificate on completion₹0
Taught by volunteers. Working engineers give their time so you don't have to pay — that's the whole point.
The skills to actually ship software.
Start from zero or level up. We focus on building real things, not just watching videos.
Build for a real cause
You won't just learn in theory. Your capstone is a real project — often for a non-profit — that you design, build and hand over.
- A real brief, often from a non-profit
- Ship something people actually use
- Code-reviewed by a working engineer
- A portfolio piece that stands out
Web fundamentals
HTML, CSS and JavaScript from the ground up — how the web actually works.
Modern frontend
Build real interfaces with React and the tooling engineering teams use daily.
Programming foundations
Problem-solving, logic and clean-code habits that transfer to any language.
Git & collaboration
Version control, pull requests and working the way real teams do.
From application to your first shipped project.
A clear path, at a pace that fits your life. Beginners are genuinely welcome.
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Apply
Fill the short form and tell us where you're starting from. Complete beginners are welcome.
A few minutes
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Intro call & placement
A quick chat to understand your goals and place you in the right group.
Within a few days
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Learn — group + 1:1
Live cohort sessions for the fundamentals, plus regular 1:1 time with your mentor.
At your pace
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Build a real project
Apply it on a real brief — often for a non-profit — with proper code reviews.
Hands-on
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Keep going
Stay in the community, get references, and mentor the next batch when you're ready.
You belong here
Built for the people the usual path leaves out.
If you're motivated and the cost of learning has been the barrier, this is for you.
No fees, no catch. Taught by volunteer engineers as a way to give back.
- Students & youth who can't afford paid courses
- Career switchers trying to break into tech
- NGO staff & volunteers who want to build their own tools
- Women & underrepresented groups in tech
- Anyone motivated — no degree required
The only price is your commitment — to yourself and to the next learner.
- Show up for your sessions
- Do the work between them
- Finish the project you start
- Be kind and helpful in the community
- Pay it forward when you can
Not sure if this is for you? Apply anyway — we'll help you find the right starting point, honestly.
Give a few hours. Change a trajectory.
Our mentors are working engineers and designers. A little of your time goes a long way for someone just starting out.
Run or co-run a live cohort session
Take a learner for 1:1 reviews
Review code and give honest feedback
Share how you got into tech
Frequently asked.
Straight answers on cost, eligibility, what you need, and mentoring.
Is it really free?
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Yes, completely. Code for Good is our social initiative — there are no fees, ever. All you need is a device and an internet connection, and if that's a barrier, tell us in your application and we'll try to help.
Who can apply?
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Anyone who wants to learn and can't easily access paid coding education — students and youth, career switchers, NGO staff and volunteers, women and underrepresented groups, and absolute beginners. No degree or prior experience required.
Do I need my own laptop and internet?
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A laptop and a stable internet connection help a lot, since sessions are mostly online. If that's a barrier for you, mention it in your application — we'll do our best to find a way.
Is it online or offline?
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Primarily online, so anyone across India can join, with the occasional in-person meetup where possible. Group sessions are live and recorded so you can catch up.
What will I be able to do after?
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Build and ship real web projects, work with Git the way a team does, and walk away with a portfolio piece — often a real project for a non-profit — plus references to show.
How do I become a mentor?
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Use the 'I want to mentor' tab in the form below. A few hours a month is enough — you'll guide a learner, review code, and share your experience.
Learn with us, or teach with us.
Whether you want to learn to code or help someone else do it, start here. We read every message and reply honestly.
- No cost and no obligation — ever.
- We reply within 1 business day.
- Prefer to talk? WhatsApp or email us directly.
Apply to learn
Tell us a little about you and what you want to learn — a few lines is enough.