Free · Open to all ages · Bay Area & online

Learn AI, full-stack software & coding — at no cost.

415 Lab is a free online learning service for underprivileged people of every age. No tuition. No gatekeeping. Just practical skills that open doors.

What we teach

Practical skills you can use — from first lines of code to shipping real projects with AI.

Coding foundations

Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and the habits that make you a confident problem-solver. Designed for absolute beginners and people returning after a long break.

Full-stack software

How modern web apps are built end-to-end: front end, back end, databases, APIs, deployment. Enough to build and ship your own projects.

AI & practical machine learning

Using large language models, building simple agents, prompt engineering, and integrating AI into real software — without the hype or the math wall.

Who it’s for

If cost, access, or confidence has kept you out of tech education, this is for you.

  • Young people who can’t afford bootcamps or college courses
  • Adults changing careers or returning to work
  • Seniors who want to stay sharp and learn new tools
  • Anyone from an under-resourced community who has been locked out of quality tech education

Age is not a barrier. Prior experience is not required. Curiosity is enough.

How it works

Simple, flexible, and designed around real life — not a rigid semester.

1

Reach out

Send a short email saying you’d like to learn (or help). No long forms.

2

Get matched

We’ll point you to the right starting path — beginner coding, full-stack, or AI — based on where you are today.

3

Learn by building

Short lessons, real projects, and feedback. Online-first so you can learn from anywhere on your own schedule.

4

Keep going

Stay as long as you want. Move at your pace. The goal is lasting skill, not a certificate on a wall.

Ready when you are

Whether you want to learn or volunteer your time as a mentor, just say hello. Everything is free.