You cannot get the official Ascent course for free. But you can get the same skills, taught by the same caliber of artists, for free, if you know where to look. School of Motion and Maxon (the maker of Cinema 4D) have a symbiotic relationship—they want you to learn so you eventually buy the software or the course.
Mastering cloth, hair, and soft body physics for realism. School of Motion - Cinema 4D Ascent Free...
Explore the updated C4D particles, rigid and soft body dynamics, and cloth simulations to create realistic physics-driven animations without heavy keyframing. You cannot get the official Ascent course for free
Cinema 4D Ascent by School of Motion is an intensive 8-week, intermediate-level course led by EJ Hassenfratz that bridges the gap between basic 3D knowledge and high-end professional workflows, recently updated to focus on modern features. The course includes 25+ hours of training covering advanced topics like procedural animation, dynamic simulations, and rigging using Redshift or Octane renderers. For full details, visit School of Motion School of Motion Cinema 4D Ascent | A School of Motion Course Mastering cloth, hair, and soft body physics for realism
The curriculum is intense, but rewarding. Here is a glimpse of what the journey looks like: