Free summer camp, marathon, and online courses: 10 free opportunities for IT specialists

We have found many free opportunities for you to start your journey in the IT field. Read more in our review.

Summer Camp nFactorial Incubator, @nfactorial.school

The free summer programming camp nFactorial Incubator is a 10-week intensive program where students can immerse themselves in the creative atmosphere of learning fullstack web development using generative artificial intelligence under the guidance of the best experts from the IT industry. The program consists of four modules: web development, design, promotion, and generative artificial intelligence. Participation in the program will be free for grant holders from Chevron. There is also an option to take the Incubator on a paid basis.

Application deadline: until April 30
Duration of study: June 5 - August 9
Location: Almaty, Satbayev University

10 free Python lessons from DECODE school, @decode.kz

This course covers the basics of programming in Python, including variables, loops, and functions. You will also create your first project, such as a calculator or a "Guess the Number" game. The course includes an introduction to object-oriented programming and the basics of working with data, including SQL and databases. Additionally, you will gain access to the decode.kz learning platform for interactive lessons guided by experienced instructors.

Registration is available via this link.

Three-day free marathon on earning money from websites from Eye.school, @eye.school

Create your first website at a masterclass in Almaty and develop a plan to earn your first 500,000 tenge using the Tilda website builder, even if you have no programming skills.

Students will go through seven key steps, starting from the basics of website creation to finding your first client and setting prices correctly. During the session, there will be practical work on creating a website, as well as discussions on the specifics of selling websites. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers.

Location: Almaty, 617 Seyfullin Street

Almaty IT CAMP, @qwantkz

In April, the free Almaty IT Camp program begins, and applications are now open. The program includes courses in software engineering, fullstack development, and data science. Training is conducted in an offline format through workshops in the city of Almaty, as well as through online lectures with experienced mentors. Participants will be able to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of information technology, gain valuable experience, and apply them in practical tasks.

Registration is available via this link.

Junior Product Manager from Product Bee

Junior Product Manager is a course for beginner product managers to master Customer Development before launching product hypotheses for the correct product release. The goal of the course is to teach Product Management and provide IT skills for working with development teams. This course is suitable for specialists who want to start working in the IT industry. Preliminary knowledge required for the course - basic skills in Google Sheets, basic knowledge, and beginners in IT.
Applications are now open.

Java for Beginners from Stepik.org

This free online course will help you master the basics of working with variables, data types, control structures, and functions in Java. You will be able to solve practical problems and find effective solutions in this programming language. In addition, the course will prepare you for a Java developer interview, including tasks that may be asked during the interview. You will develop analytical thinking and learn to solve problems of various complexities in Java.

Web Design/Graphic Design from Skills Enbek

In the motion design course, you will learn to create animated videos in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects. The program includes 38 video lessons, assignments, and tests to reinforce the material. The total duration of the course is nine hours. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate.

Basic Course on Learning the Midjourney Neural Network for Image Generation from Skills Enbek

On the Skills Enbek platform, you will learn how to correctly compose prompts and generate images using all the capabilities of the neural network. The course consists of 12 lessons with a total duration of one hour. Training is conducted in the format of video lessons followed by tests. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate.

Java Programming for Beginners from Skills Enbek

The course on the Skills Enbek platform starts with the study of algorithms and ends with software development stages. It is positioned as an introduction to programming, but reviews warn that additional effort may be required to fully understand the initial topics. The course is available in Kazakh and includes 24 lessons with a total duration of 36 hours. Training is conducted in the format of video lessons followed by tests. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate.

Introduction to Computer Science in Java from Openu.kz

The course on the "Open University of Kazakhstan" platform is intended for beginners, but knowledge of English at least at the Pre-Intermediate level is required to complete the assignments. The course consists of 20 video lessons, each 10 minutes long. Training is conducted in the format of video materials.