For Education
Learn to build.
Build to learn.
We will help.
The next generation of developers should have access to the best tools — regardless of budget. Cortiqa offers free and discounted access to Cordenex for students, educators, and academic institutions.
Not charity. Investment. The students using our tools today are the engineers building with them tomorrow.
Why we do this
Most students learn to code with outdated tools and workflows that do not reflect how software is actually built in the industry. By the time they graduate, they have to relearn everything.
AI-assisted development is not a trend. It is how software will be written going forward. Students who learn with these tools today will have a real advantage when they enter the workforce.
We also believe that access to good tools should not depend on ability to pay. A computer science student at a small college deserves the same tools as an engineer at a well-funded startup.
Programs
For Students
Individual students at any accredited institution
Full access to Cordenex with the same features available on paid plans. No credit card required. Just verify your student status with a valid .edu email or enrollment document.
What is included
- Full Cordenex CLI access
- All supported languages and frameworks
- Unlimited projects
- Context-aware code generation
- Debugging and refactoring tools
- Community support access
How to qualify
- Valid .edu email address, or
- Enrollment letter from your institution, or
- Student ID with current academic year
- Must be 16 years or older
- Renewed annually with proof of continued enrollment
For Educators
Professors, instructors, and teaching assistants
Use Cordenex in your classroom, workshops, and coursework. Get access for yourself and provision accounts for your students. We also provide curriculum resources to help integrate AI-assisted development into your teaching.
What is included
- Everything in the student plan
- Bulk student account provisioning
- Classroom usage dashboard
- Curriculum integration guides
- Assignment templates with Cordenex
- Priority support for educators
How to qualify
- Institutional email address
- Proof of teaching role (faculty page, contract)
- Course syllabus where Cordenex will be used
- Teaching assistants qualify with professor referral
For Institutions
Universities, colleges, and coding bootcamps
Campus-wide deployment of Cordenex with centralized administration, usage analytics, and integration with your existing learning management systems. Deeply discounted pricing for educational institutions.
What is included
- Everything in the educator plan
- Campus-wide licensing
- Admin dashboard for IT department
- LMS integration (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)
- Usage analytics and reporting
- On-premise deployment option
- Dedicated account manager
Pricing depends on
- Number of students and faculty
- Deployment type (cloud or on-premise)
- LMS integration requirements
- Support level needed
- Significant discount vs commercial pricing
For Self-Learners
Bootcamp students, self-taught developers, career switchers
Not enrolled in a traditional institution but actively learning to code? We offer a steep discount for anyone who can demonstrate they are in a structured learning program — bootcamps, online courses, or mentorship programs.
What is included
- Full Cordenex CLI access
- All supported languages and frameworks
- Unlimited projects
- Community support access
How to qualify
- Bootcamp enrollment confirmation
- Active online course profile (Coursera, Udemy, etc.)
- Mentorship program documentation
- Valid for 12 months, renewable
How Cordenex helps learning
Explains, does not just generate
Students can ask Cordenex to explain any piece of code line by line. It becomes a tutor that is available at 2am when the professor is not.
Learns by doing
Instead of reading about APIs in a textbook, students build one with Cordenex guiding them through the process. The tool handles scaffolding while the student focuses on understanding.
Catches mistakes early
When a student writes buggy code, Cordenex can explain what went wrong and why — not just provide the fix. This turns errors into learning moments.
Bridges theory and practice
Data structures lecture in the morning, build a real project using them in the afternoon. Cordenex helps students apply concepts immediately.
Reduces frustration
Setup, configuration, and boilerplate kill motivation for new learners. Cordenex handles the tedious parts so students stay focused on the concepts that matter.
Prepares for real work
AI-assisted development is how software is being built now. Students who learn with these tools graduate ready for the actual workflow they will encounter on the job.
In the classroom
Here is how an instructor might use Cordenex in a web development course.
On academic integrity
We take this seriously. AI tools raise valid concerns about academic honesty, and we have built features specifically to address them.
Instructor controls
Educators can configure what Cordenex is allowed to do for student accounts — disable full code generation during exams, limit to explanation-only mode, or restrict specific features per assignment.
Usage transparency
Every interaction is logged on the educator dashboard. Instructors can see what each student asked, what was generated, and how much of the final submission came from the tool.
Learning mode
A mode that guides students through problems step by step rather than giving complete solutions. It asks leading questions and provides hints instead of finished code.
Policy templates
We provide syllabus language and acceptable use policy templates that educators can adapt for their courses, making expectations clear from day one.
Plan comparison
| Student | Educator | Institution | Self-Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Custom | 75% off |
| Cordenex CLI | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Projects | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Student provisioning | — | Yes | Bulk | — |
| Usage dashboard | Personal | Classroom | Campus-wide | Personal |
| Learning mode | Yes | Configurable | Configurable | Yes |
| LMS integration | — | — | Yes | — |
| On-premise option | — | — | Yes | — |
| Support | Community | Priority | Dedicated | Community |
Common questions
Does Cordenex do the homework for students?
It can, which is why we built instructor controls. Educators can restrict Cordenex to explanation-only mode, hint mode, or disable it entirely for specific assignments. The tool is designed to support learning, not replace it.
What if my institution is not in the US?
The education program is available worldwide. We accept students and institutions from any country. Verification requirements are the same — proof of enrollment or teaching role at an accredited institution.
Can I use it after I graduate?
The free student access ends when your enrollment ends. After graduation, you transition to standard pricing. However, if you are joining a startup, check our startup program for continued discounted access.
Is student data collected or shared?
Student usage data is only visible to the student and their instructor (if part of a classroom). We do not sell, share, or use student data for training. We comply with FERPA and applicable student privacy regulations.
Can bootcamps get institutional pricing?
Yes. Coding bootcamps, apprenticeship programs, and non-traditional education providers qualify for institutional pricing. Contact our education team with details about your program.
How do I integrate Cordenex into my course?
We provide curriculum guides, assignment templates, and integration documentation. We can also do a video call with your department to help plan the integration. Email education@cortiqa.com to get started.
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