Free courses

Want to learn programming for free? At SpaceLab, it's possible. Every month, we allocate a limited number of free places for motivated students who are ready to prove their abilities and desire for development.

Free training is not a promotion or a one-time discount. It is part of the SpaceLab and AVADA MEDIA IT specialist training ecosystem, aimed at supporting those who really want to enter the IT field and are ready to invest their time, attention, and discipline. Take the entrance test, demonstrate your knowledge, and get the opportunity to study one of the most sought-after IT fields for free.

The free SpaceLab program is a complete programming course provided by the school at no cost. Students in free spots get access to all course materials, practical training, projects, and mentoring support on the same terms as paying participants. As part of the free program, students receive:

• 📚 unlimited access to all course modules;
• 💻 participation in practical classes, workshops, and team projects;
• 📝 homework checks and reviews from mentors – practicing AVADA MEDIA specialists;
• 📈 access to a progress rating system that helps maintain a steady pace;
• 💰 the opportunity to receive a scholarship to continue their studies.

Why this program is unique

SpaceLab combines a practical learning model developed by AVADA MEDIA with personal support from mentors. Students work in a format that is close to real development processes: they undergo a detailed analysis of tasks, receive honest feedback, complete practical assignments, and learn to think the same way as specialists in companies do.

SpaceLab combines a practical learning model developed by AVADA MEDIA with personal support from mentors. Students work in a format that is close to real development processes: they undergo a detailed analysis of tasks, receive honest feedback, complete practical assignments, and learn to think the same way as specialists in companies do.

Only those who demonstrate knowledge, logic, and a willingness to work systematically receive a free place – this guarantees a high level of the group and fair selection conditions.

Advantages within the program

As part of the free training, students receive:

• mentoring – support, consultations, and reviews of their work;
• real tasks – projects in Python, Java, Vue, React, Flutter, and other technologies;
• team practice – the ability to work in an Agile, Scrum environment;
• preparation for an internship – recommendations and individual feedback;

The free SpaceLab course is a comprehensive programming course with real results that opens the way to internships and first projects.

The selection process consists of four consecutive stages. It is designed to fairly assess both the candidate's knowledge and personal motivation.

Stage 1. Entrance test

The test is taken online and allows us to assess: basic knowledge (depending on the course), logical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate new tasks. The test does not require a high level of technical knowledge – it shows how well the student is prepared for the pace of study and whether they will be able to cope with the workload.

Stage 2. Interview with the supervisor

This is a live dialogue in which it is important to: understand your motivation;

• assess your willingness to devote time;
• learn about your goals, experience, and speed of learning;
• determine how well you fit into the intensive format of the program.

We do not evaluate age, English level, or past experience – what is important is ambition, responsibility, and adequate self-awareness.

Stage 3. Invitation to a free place

If the test and interview results are satisfactory, the student is offered a free place (subject to availability). The number of places is limited, usually 3-10 in each field.

Stage 4. Course results

To maintain the free format, it is important to complete assignments on time, log your studies, avoid falling into the “red zone” of the ranking, participate in team projects, and show steady progress.

The best students can receive additional support in the form of a scholarship.

SpaceLab offers free spots in the most popular programming and IT courses. Recruitment takes place every month, and the number of available spots depends on the current study groups.

🚀 Python Developer

Learn Python from scratch or strengthen your foundations.

What's included:

• Python syntax, data structures, algorithms;
• Django, FastAPI;
• creating REST APIs;
• databases;
• deployment and working with servers.

Suitable for future backend developers, ML specialists, and data engineers.

🚀 Java Developer

After completing online Java programming courses, you will be able to:

• Confidently program in Java. You will learn to write clean, structured, and maintainable code, understand syntax, data types, collections, and threads, and learn to read and analyze other people's code.
• Apply OOP principles and architectural thinking. You will master encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, and understand how to design classes, modules, and relationships between them to create scalable systems.
• Work with databases and external libraries. Learn how to connect to MySQL, write queries, optimize them, and use third-party libraries to solve typical tasks.
• Develop web applications on Spring Framework. Learn Spring Boot, create a REST API, connect a database, and implement client-server interaction logic.

The practical Java backend course will allow you to create your own projects that will become part of your portfolio and help you confidently start your career in IT.

🚀 Frontend / JavaScript / Vue / React

Full web development stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive layout, Vue 3, React, state, routing, API, animations, and PWA.

Suitable for web developers and UI engineers.

🚀 QA Manual

Master testing: test cases, checklists, bug reports, Postman and SQL, automation basics (PyTest, Selenium).

🚀 Flutter Developer

Cross-platform mobile development: Dart, Flutter widgets, Firebase, iOS and Android app development.

🚀 UX/UI Design

In this course, students learn:

• product logic and scenario design;
• UX analytics and interface structure;
• mathematical model of software (entities, relationships, states);
• building UX architecture and documentation;
• creating a final prototype.

The focus of the course is on interface engineering, not graphic tools.

🚀 Web graphics

• 3D graphics in a browser – WebGL basics, working with Three.js, creating 3D scenes, cameras, materials, lighting, and animation.
• Interactive visualizations – developing 3D objects, effects, UI elements, responding to user actions, optimizing performance.
• Integrating 3D into web projects – adding interactive models, configurators, visualization studios, using WebGL engines in commercial interfaces.

🚀 PM / Project Management

• Development process management – sprint planning, task organization, deadline control.
• Working with requirements – collecting and clarifying business requirements, task decomposition, user stories, acceptance criteria.
• Team management – coordinating the work of developers, designers, and QA, quality control of task execution.
• Communication with clients and leads – processing requests, clarifying tasks, agreeing on expectations, and presenting solutions.

Other areas available under the free program: AI and machine learning, Game Development on Unity.

The list of programming courses is updated quarterly in line with market needs.

A scholarship is an extended form of support that allows you to:

• 📚 continue your studies free of charge for the following months;
• 💰 compensate for a paid subscription;
• 💻 receive priority when transitioning to an internship;
• 🚀 participate in additional projects.

What you get a scholarship for: steady progress, completing all tasks, high ratings, being active in team projects, and showing a high level of responsibility.

A scholarship is SpaceLab's way of supporting those who are really working towards results and want to get into IT faster.

Terms of participation

To maintain the integrity and quality of the program, we adhere to transparent rules:

1. the number of free places is limited;
2. falling into the “red zone” of the rating may result in expulsion;
3. the rules are the same for paid and free students;
4. free places are not reserved and cannot be transferred to the next intake;
5. expulsion is possible for systematic violation of deadlines, regardless of the form of study.

The rating system is designed not for pressure, but for discipline – it helps to form the habit of studying consistently and systematically.

If all free spots are taken, you can:

• start learning with a paid subscription (1, 6, or 12 months);
• switch to a free spot in the next intake if you're making good progress.

A subscription gives you the same opportunities: a full training program, mentoring support, participation in projects, and a rating. Many students initially study on a subscription basis and then switch to a scholarship program.

Conclusion

At SpaceLab, it's not the size of your wallet that matters, but your desire to grow. If you want to get into IT, are ready to work hard, and show results, we'll give you a chance.

Free training is an opportunity to change your life. How you use this chance is entirely up to you.