01 Founders is a tuition-free coding school that trains software engineers through peer-to-peer, project-based learning. Students build 65+ production-ready applications across full-stack, AI, and blockchain over 24 months, with no teachers or lectures. The program is free for learners earning under £28,860, subject to residency requirements.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional software engineering education often carries high tuition costs, creating financial barriers for talented individuals who lack the means to attend expensive bootcamps or universities. Many coding programs also rely on passive, lecture-based teaching methods that fail to prepare students for the realities of professional development, leaving graduates without practical, production-ready skills.
Solution
01 Founders offers a tuition-free, 24-month software engineering program built on peer-to-peer, project-based learning. Students receive daily coding challenges, review each other's code, and build 65+ production-ready applications across full-stack web, AI, blockchain, and more. The curriculum is self-paced within a 9am-8:30pm daily access window, with mandatory on-campus attendance three days a week and remote work the rest. The program is free for learners earning under £28,860 per year, subject to residency requirements, and is part of the global 01Edu network with 15+ campuses and 50,000+ students trained.
Target Audience
Primary audience is aspiring software engineers from low-income backgrounds who cannot afford traditional coding education, as well as career changers seeking practical, production-ready skills without upfront costs.
Features
- 65+ production applications deployed across full-stack, AI, blockchain, and specialized tracks
- Peer-to-peer learning model with daily challenges, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving
- Self-paced curriculum with 2,400+ hours of content, completable in 18-36 months
- Industry-relevant tech stack: Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, Solidity, React, Docker, Kubernetes, and more
- No tuition fees or income share agreements for learners earning under £28,860/year
- Global network access with 15+ campuses and 90% employment rate among graduates