Free poker training from scratch for beginners
Master the basics of poker online, work through the key strategies, and lock in your knowledge in a modern trainer. The course is built to give beginners a confident start in poker.
What people say about the course
We surveyed 500 students using the NPS method — it shows whether people are willing to recommend a product. Our result is 93 out of 100, the level of the world's best services.
Who this course is for
For beginners
You've never played poker but want to figure it out and start earning
We offer a safe start: we'll give you a solid base, explain the logic of the game, teach you to think like a pro, and to apply winning strategies from your very first sessions. All step by step, in plain language.
For amateurs
You play for fun and are thinking about how to monetize the hobby
We'll help you turn poker from entertainment into a source of income. We'll show you how to combine play with work sensibly, how much time to spend on learning, and most importantly — how to become profitable and stop playing blind.
For regulars
You're no longer a beginner, but there's no stability or growth
We'll close the theoretical gaps, build playing discipline, and show you what a professional work ethic is. You'll get a chance to make it into the fund's team — with support and an infinite bankroll.
Poker trainer: learn to play safely
We built our own poker trainer with dozens of tasks and real situations. Master the basic game situations as in a real hand, but without the losses.
Task 1 of 2
Who wins the pot in this hand?
Choose an answer
What you'll learn on the course
The course is built from the basics to mathematical concepts: you don't guess what to learn — you follow a clear route.
Poker basics and the rules of the game
Learn the fundamental principles: the rules, hand rankings, and positions at the table.
poker rules for beginnersThe main actions at the poker table
Learn to make the right decisions and interact effectively with other players.
Tournament strategies
Master profitable playing strategies for the different stages of poker tournaments.
Short-stack play
Learn to extract the most value even with a small stack.
Adapting to different opponent types
Find out what types of players there are in poker and how to adjust your game against each of them.
Final-table strategy and ICM
Learn how to make the right decisions in key hands in the late stages of tournaments and at the final table.
Poker math
Get to grips with poker calculations and learn to make the most profitable decisions.
For extra self-study, see the Poker ABC: articles on poker rules, strategy, and math.
How the poker training works
The course is built in stages — from the most basic things to advanced mathematical concepts of the game. You won't have to guess what to learn or where to start: we'll walk you through it step by step.
You'll get access to structured learning — from the rules of the game and hand rankings to advanced strategies and complex in-game calculations. 30 video lessons, poker cheat sheets, and learning materials.
After every topic you complete, you'll be dropped into specially created situations to practice your skills and master strategy. 1000+ tasks will get your in-game skills practically ready for winning play at the tables.
You'll take an exam that consists of 2 parts: a theory test and tasks in the trainer. After successfully finishing the training, you'll receive a certificate and an invitation to the FunFarm school.
You always have the “write to us” option. Our team accompanies you at every stage so you understand the training and figure out whether poker can become your thing.
Student reviews
With your training I booked 400 bucks :)
I already recommended the course to a friend halfway through it — the course goes clearly in order through every stage, from simple to complex.
A very useful and interesting course that gathers valuable information. Personally it saved me dozens of hours searching for the right approach to the game.
I missed a course like this when I started playing. I gathered knowledge bit by bit and didn't always understand how it worked. The course put a lot of things in place.
The biggest plus: FREE! Good explanations with video, trainers, you can put theory into practice right away, and mistakes are reviewed immediately.
Everything is quite simple, the information is useful, with no fluff. Good materials, a nice site design, and interesting trainers that make it easy to learn ranges.
Everything is structured and laid out neatly. Accessible and clear. And of course free, which is priceless.
For someone who has gotten interested in poker, this is perfect for understanding the game and learning to play.
Everything is structured and 95% clear even from scratch. From simple to complex. Short videos and lessons — you don't need much time to go through it in parts.
The information is presented well for beginners, with structure and hands-on practice right there in the trainers.
A logically built course structure, a great short-video format, and tests with explanations let a beginner gradually get into the learning process.
The poker fundamentals are explained excellently — I've already recommended it to three friends.
Everything is presented clearly, from terms to more complex math formulas. Quality content for starting in the profession. A convenient interface and great delivery of the material.
I really liked how the information is structured, the clear explanations, and of course the trainer — one love.
Very convenient hands-on trainer exercises. The information is presented concisely, yet very accessibly and clearly the first time around.
I really liked the trainer and the cheat sheets; the questions are cleverly chosen — definitely a like.
The course starts with the basics and moves to more advanced topics, covers modern strategies, and teaches you to think rather than just memorize actions.
Awesome course, I found a lot of answers to my questions, and while taking it I finished 2nd in a bounty on GG and won $2,500 :)
The information is presented with real quality and quite thoroughly. Lots of lessons and tests on every topic. It looks great too. Elsewhere you'd have to pay money for all this.
An intuitive interface. Interactive videos and tests. Logically arranged topics. And most importantly — specific opening and defending ranges from different positions.
Very interesting information; as a recreational player, after taking the course I learned quite a few new tricks to improve my game.
For getting to know poker and before starting your own practice, you won't find a better course.
I've played poker for 3 years and learned only from YouTube videos, where most content is incomplete or outdated. In your course everything is structured and organized by difficulty.
With your training I booked 400 bucks :)
I already recommended the course to a friend halfway through it — the course goes clearly in order through every stage, from simple to complex.
A very useful and interesting course that gathers valuable information. Personally it saved me dozens of hours searching for the right approach to the game.
I missed a course like this when I started playing. I gathered knowledge bit by bit and didn't always understand how it worked. The course put a lot of things in place.
The biggest plus: FREE! Good explanations with video, trainers, you can put theory into practice right away, and mistakes are reviewed immediately.
Everything is quite simple, the information is useful, with no fluff. Good materials, a nice site design, and interesting trainers that make it easy to learn ranges.
Everything is structured and laid out neatly. Accessible and clear. And of course free, which is priceless.
For someone who has gotten interested in poker, this is perfect for understanding the game and learning to play.
Everything is structured and 95% clear even from scratch. From simple to complex. Short videos and lessons — you don't need much time to go through it in parts.
The information is presented well for beginners, with structure and hands-on practice right there in the trainers.
A logically built course structure, a great short-video format, and tests with explanations let a beginner gradually get into the learning process.
The poker fundamentals are explained excellently — I've already recommended it to three friends.
Everything is presented clearly, from terms to more complex math formulas. Quality content for starting in the profession. A convenient interface and great delivery of the material.
I really liked how the information is structured, the clear explanations, and of course the trainer — one love.
Very convenient hands-on trainer exercises. The information is presented concisely, yet very accessibly and clearly the first time around.
I really liked the trainer and the cheat sheets; the questions are cleverly chosen — definitely a like.
The course starts with the basics and moves to more advanced topics, covers modern strategies, and teaches you to think rather than just memorize actions.
Awesome course, I found a lot of answers to my questions, and while taking it I finished 2nd in a bounty on GG and won $2,500 :)
The information is presented with real quality and quite thoroughly. Lots of lessons and tests on every topic. It looks great too. Elsewhere you'd have to pay money for all this.
An intuitive interface. Interactive videos and tests. Logically arranged topics. And most importantly — specific opening and defending ranges from different positions.
Very interesting information; as a recreational player, after taking the course I learned quite a few new tricks to improve my game.
For getting to know poker and before starting your own practice, you won't find a better course.
I've played poker for 3 years and learned only from YouTube videos, where most content is incomplete or outdated. In your course everything is structured and organized by difficulty.
With your training I booked 400 bucks :)
I already recommended the course to a friend halfway through it — the course goes clearly in order through every stage, from simple to complex.
A very useful and interesting course that gathers valuable information. Personally it saved me dozens of hours searching for the right approach to the game.
I missed a course like this when I started playing. I gathered knowledge bit by bit and didn't always understand how it worked. The course put a lot of things in place.
The biggest plus: FREE! Good explanations with video, trainers, you can put theory into practice right away, and mistakes are reviewed immediately.
Everything is quite simple, the information is useful, with no fluff. Good materials, a nice site design, and interesting trainers that make it easy to learn ranges.
Everything is structured and laid out neatly. Accessible and clear. And of course free, which is priceless.
For someone who has gotten interested in poker, this is perfect for understanding the game and learning to play.
Everything is structured and 95% clear even from scratch. From simple to complex. Short videos and lessons — you don't need much time to go through it in parts.
The information is presented well for beginners, with structure and hands-on practice right there in the trainers.
A logically built course structure, a great short-video format, and tests with explanations let a beginner gradually get into the learning process.
The poker fundamentals are explained excellently — I've already recommended it to three friends.
Everything is presented clearly, from terms to more complex math formulas. Quality content for starting in the profession. A convenient interface and great delivery of the material.
I really liked how the information is structured, the clear explanations, and of course the trainer — one love.
Very convenient hands-on trainer exercises. The information is presented concisely, yet very accessibly and clearly the first time around.
I really liked the trainer and the cheat sheets; the questions are cleverly chosen — definitely a like.
The course starts with the basics and moves to more advanced topics, covers modern strategies, and teaches you to think rather than just memorize actions.
Awesome course, I found a lot of answers to my questions, and while taking it I finished 2nd in a bounty on GG and won $2,500 :)
The information is presented with real quality and quite thoroughly. Lots of lessons and tests on every topic. It looks great too. Elsewhere you'd have to pay money for all this.
An intuitive interface. Interactive videos and tests. Logically arranged topics. And most importantly — specific opening and defending ranges from different positions.
Very interesting information; as a recreational player, after taking the course I learned quite a few new tricks to improve my game.
For getting to know poker and before starting your own practice, you won't find a better course.
I've played poker for 3 years and learned only from YouTube videos, where most content is incomplete or outdated. In your course everything is structured and organized by difficulty.
What happens after the course
FF Start isn't just a course — it's the first step of a poker career.
Joining the fund is optional — you can complete the basic course just for yourself.
- 1
Exam
A theory test and trainer tasks confirm you've mastered the basics.
- 2
Certificate
Proof that you've completed the basic FF Start course.
- 3
Invitation to the FunFarm school
One-on-one training, game analytics, and a path to the professional fund.
More about the school
FAQ
Yes. FF Start is the first tier of training on the FirstFund professional poker education platform, and it really is free.
Your task on FF Start is to learn the basic playing strategy and practice it in the trainer. If you successfully complete the trainer, we’ll be glad to offer you the next step — a full poker career with no investment of your own in FunFarm.
As a fund, we’re looking for players who are ready to make poker their profession. We understand that this is a serious decision and that it should be approached deliberately. That’s exactly why our training is open to everyone and available for free.
You can take FF Start:
- to improve your game for yourself and games with friends;
- or to take the first step toward a professional career together with FunFarm and FirstFund.
Start learning poker for free
- Sign up for the free FF Start course
- Complete the training and pass the exam
- Get a certificate and an invitation to the FunFarm school