Full-stack web development course in progress at Code Labs

Code Labs – No-Cost Tech Training & Career Support

Learn Coding, AI & Data Science – Job-Ready Skills for Free

Your Future in Tech Starts Here!

Looking for a no-cost coding bootcamp or tech training program? Code Labs offers hands-on training in full-stack web development, AI, data science, and quality assurance. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional looking to upskill, our expert-led program equips you with job-ready skills and career support—all at zero cost to you. Get Started Today:

The Code Labs Difference

Built by Tech Pros, for Future Tech Pros

Whether you’re the new kid on the [tech] block or a seasoned professional looking to upskill, Code Labs provides:

  • A free, structured curriculum with expert guidance
  • Hands-on training with real-world coding projects
  • 1:1 mentorship from tech professionals
  • Career coaching & job placement support

What's the Catch?

We get it—free education in tech? Sounds too good to be true. But Code Labs has been making it happen for nearly a decade!

Thanks to our public and private funding partners, we offer completely free tech training across Missouri and beyond. Our curriculum includes:

Programming Fundamentals

Full-Stack Web Development

AI and Data Science

Quality Assurance

UI/UX

We accept beginners, career changers, and professionals looking to level up. All we ask is that you commit to investing time in yourself.

Our Courses

Full-Stack Web Development

Develop, Implement, Debug, Deploy

Learn to build both the front-end and back-end of web applications.

Full-stack web development course in progress at Code Labs

Our full-stack program covers:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby on Rails
  • Web application architecture & debugging
  • Hands-on coding projects for real-world experience

Fall 2025 Cohort Dates

  • Applications Open: March 17, 2025
  • Applications Close: June 1, 2025
  • Course Runs: July 14, 2025 – May 29, 2026
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Skill Forge Courses

Upskill and Advance

Whether you’re a tech professional or a Code Labs graduate, our expert-led Skill Forge Courses take your skills from foundational to advanced.

AI and data science upskilling with hands-on training
  • AI Essentials for Business Pros – Learn how to use AI to improve workflows, predict trends, and automate processes.
  • Data Science I & II – Analyze, model, and visualize data with Python, SQL, and machine learning.
  • Quality Assurance – Master testing methodologies and automation tools for software validation.
  • UI/UX – Design user-friendly digital experiences to enhance usability and accessibility.
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FAQs - Everything You Need to Know

FAQs pertain to the Full-Stack Web Development program only.

Our scholarship-based model ensures that selected participants can complete the program at no cost. We are grateful to our funding partners for making this possible!

No! Our program welcomes beginners. However, applicants must complete the Fundamentals of Programming prerequisite course before admission.

  • Full-Stack Web Development: 10 months (July – May)
  • Pre-Work Course: 3-4 weeks (self-paced)

Expect to spend 25-30 hours per week on class sessions, coding exercises, and projects.

No, but preference is given to Missouri residents or those willing to relocate for job opportunities.

Graduates qualify for high-paying tech careers in:
  • Software Development
  • AI & Data Science
  • Web Development
  • Quality Assurance

  • A Windows 10 PC or Mac (Chromebooks/tablets are not supported)
  • Internet access for virtual coursework
If access to a laptop is keeping you from applying to our program, please contact our team at [email protected].

  1. Complete the Fundamentals of Programming prerequisite course.
  2. Submit your application online.
  3. Schedule a phone interview with our Code Coaches.
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Who We Are

Codefi – The Tech Training Experts

Code Labs is operated by Codefi, a team of tech entrepreneurs who:

  • Train digital workers and entrepreneurs
  • Build and attract software companies
  • Expand the digital economy in rural communities

Our mission? Eliminate skills and opportunity gaps so anyone—regardless of background—can thrive in the tech industry.

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected].