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Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to grow your tech knowledge, our online classes are completely free and designed to kick-start your journey into tech!

  • Over 300,000 women taught to code so far
  • Our courses are 100% free for all learners
  • Fully self-paced, online learning
  • Discover new and exciting tech topics

WE'RE NOW LIVE FOR 16 YEARS +

Your future just got an earlier start! 🚀

As part of our partnership with the National Cyber Force, we’ve lowered the age for our Tech Tasters and Coding Kickstarters, and they’re now officially open to learners aged 16 and above.

16 years and above? Your door to tech is now open! 🚪💻

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100% FREE BEGINNER CODING COURSES

Ready to explore the world of tech? We’ve teamed up with The National Cyber Force to bring you a range of Tech Tasters and Coding Kickstarter Classes. Designed for beginners, these flexible online courses help you build in-demand skills, grow your confidence and learn at your own pace – wherever, whenever!

Tech Tasters are a great way for complete beginners to explore tech and gain essential foundational skills, without the pressure.

With a range of key tech languages, concepts or skills to choose from, you are sure to find something that sparks your love for tech!

  • Great for complete beginners who are new to tech
  • 4 bitesized modules + quizzes
  • Up to 4 weeks to complete
  • Available to both male and female students
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We’ve partnered with NCF to bring you six exciting new Tech Taster themes! 🚀 Sign up today and explore all 6 themes!

Launching September:

Get Into Tech: Coding and the basics of computing.

AI & Machine Learning: AI, machine learning, and LLMs.

Launching October:

Become a Coder: Python, Java, and data/SQL.

Developing Your Career: CVs, applications, careers, and assessments.

Launching November:

Using AI & AI Tools: AI assistants, ethics, and how AI has evolved.

Cyber Security: Cyber security, ethical hacking, and threats.

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Our Coding Kickstarter Classes will help you to build up your tech knowledge across key tech areas and kickstart your career into tech.

Whether you complete one class or do all four, you’ll have a pretty impressive certificate and skill set to add to your CV, interview answers, or portfolio!

  • 8 one-hour modules
  • Up to 8 weeks to complete in your own time
  • Learn Python, Data, JavaScript or C#
  • Includes interactive code-alongs, videos, and quizzes
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PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL CYBER FORCE

The National Cyber Force is at the forefront of the UK’s cyber capabilities. Together, we’re helping to inspire more women to explore careers in tech and cybersecurity and opening the door to an exciting sector where diverse perspectives and technical talent are more important than ever.

Discover more about The National Cyber Force and their partners.

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BRINGING TOGETHER EXPERTISE FROM THE UK GOVERNMENT

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For GCHQ, the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency, defending the country against ever-more complex cyber attacks means having the sharpest minds and the broadest range of perspectives. 

That’s why, since 2021, GCHQ has worked with Code First Girls on a partnership committed to reshaping the next generation of UK tech talent.

Read more about how we work with GCHQ

One course could open the door to a world of opportunities in tech. From software engineering and data to product, AI and cybersecurity, there are countless career paths to explore. Discover the incredible world of tech and the different roles that power every industry.

WHERE OUR COURSES COULD TAKE YOU

CAREER PATHWAYS IN TECH

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

They design, develop, install, test, and maintain software systems (games, AI, apps, websites, etc.) using coding and working with multiple programming languages.

CYBER SECURITY

This role includes things like installing firewall and encryption tools, reporting breaches, researching trends, and simulating security attacks to find potential vulnerabilities.

FRONT END DEVELOPER

Builder of all visible parts of a website that users see & interact with, using languages like HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with a focus on accessibility, security, usability & performance.

MOBILE APP DEVELOPER

You guessed it - they build apps for companies! If you’ve ever used an Android or iOS device, then you’ve directly interacted with a mobile developer’s work.

DATA ANALYST

Data analysts who turn data-driven insights into actionable business recommendations. They use tools like Excel, Tableau, and SQL.

FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

Work with both the front & back ends of a website or application, tackling projects that involve databases, building user-facing websites, or even work with clients to plan projects.

DATA SCIENTIST

An investigator and problem solver to help businesses solve problems through the processing of data, using data points to look for patterns and derive insights from them.

DEVOPS ENGINEER

A mixed developer and operations role that oversees coding, scripting, testing, and process development to drive efficiencies. A focus on faster code deployment with fewer deployment failures.

AI DEVELOPER

Develop AI software and applications pulling from both Machine Learning and Deep Learning, to broaden the knowledge of the software /application. GPS is an example of AI.

PROJECT / PRODUCT MANAGER

Specific manager of a project or product across teams and disciplines who lines up all the pieces so that the final product has everything it needs in the timeline provided.

UX / UI DESIGNER

Create user-friendly interfaces and experiences that enable users to understand how to use complex technical products - working across apps, websites and applications.

SYSTEMS ANALYST

Responsible for analysing IT systems and design techniques help solve business problems, investigating issues and fixing them efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

QA Engineer

Plan and implement strategies for quality management and testing, looking for things like bugs or design issues, giving feedback prior to deployment.

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

They deploy, migrate, manage, and support cloud applications or systems. They understand multiple operating systems and have networking, programming, and security skills.

BACK END DEVELOPER

The back end the element of a website is all the things users don't see or interact with, but they help it all function. Back end programming languages include: PHP, Ruby, and Python.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Design new databases based on business needs like data storage and user access numbers. They'll monitor performance, trouble-shoot, and be involved in data back-up & recovery.

MACHINE LEARNING DEVELOPER

An expert on using data to training models. These are then used to automate processes like image classification, speech recognition, and market forecasting.

CUSTOMER SUCCESS

They support clients in using the software or service provided by a company. They are able to provide the technical product support and training necessary for clients.

AGILE / SCRUM MASTER

A facilitator for an agile development or sprint team and, information exchange, using methodology to get a team to self-organize and make changes quickly (with agile principles).

TECH / SAAS SALES

You'll be promoting and selling a company's product or service by demonstrating the advanced technical functions of the product as well as its uses and benefits.

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SEE WHAT OUR CFG COMMUNITY ARE SAYING

"CFG courses have been instrumental in my professional growth. They’ve not only provided me with valuable technical knowledge but have also enhanced my leadership skills and empowered me to play a more active role in project decision-making."
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"People still don’t know enough about CFG and how empowering they are, and all of the amazing opportunities they have to help you through different problems (Tech Tasters for small, easy but deep upskilling, to Coding Kickstarters to build up knowledge).
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"A friend suggested I give a Code First Girls course a go and see if I enjoyed coding. I signed up and took part in the Web Dev Kickstarter course after work, and I loved it! I consequently quit my job to focus on teaching myself how to code."
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DISCOVER MORE

Take a read to learn more about The National Cyber Force and its mission.

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TECH HIRING IN PORTUGAL

  • Madeira location
  • Python, Web Development, Software & Data Engineering

TUI leveraged our program to hire Junior Software Developers from a cohort with 75% career switchers and 100% non-computer science backgrounds.

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HIRING TECH TALENT IN GERMANY

  • Berlin location
  • Software Engineering, DevOps & Cloud, Full-Stack, Java

Commerce Tools used our programme to hire entry-level tech talent for Junior Software Engineering and Junior Site Reliability Engineering roles.

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ROLLS-ROYCE HIRING IN THE USA

  • New York and Pittsburgh locations
  • Data and Software Training Tracks

Rolls-Royce exceeded hiring targets by 150%, bringing in software engineers, data ops managers, and scrum managers, with 83% from underrepresented ethnicities and 50% first-generation university attendees.

  • Used our education to build a pipeline of women proficient in key tech skills
  • Sponsored 90 through beginner-level classes in Python & Apps and Data & SQL
  • Hired 5 women on the CFGdegree to join their Graduate programme in September 2024 as Software Engineers
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OPPORTUNITIES IN TECH IN INDIA

  • First partner in India
  • Python & Apps free classes
  • 216% oversubscribed
  • Software Engineering training track
  • Hired into Software Development roles

CLASSES TO CFGDEGREE: HIRING IN INDIA

  • Bangalore and Port Sunlight locations
  • Data, SQL, Cybersecurity, DevOps & Cloud

Unilever leveraged our pipeline to place CFGdegree graduates in roles like Solutions Factory DevOps Specialist and Solutions Factory ML Ops Specialist.

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TECH TALENT PIPELINES IN SINGAPORE

  • Singapore location
  • Python, App Development

The Economist’s program supported tech pipelines with 78% oversubscription, drawing a cohort of 84% beginner-level women, 69% from underrepresented ethnicities, and 44% career switchers.

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TRAINING TECH TALENT IN HILVERSUM

  • Free education to local community
  • Python & Apps classes
  • CFGdegree 1183% oversubscribed
  • Linked to Software Engineering roles
  • Intelligently matched candidates to:
  • Nike values of community
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TECH HIRING IN KRAKOW AND WARSAW

  • Tech talent drive in Poland & Portugal
  • Successful class pipeline built:
  • Python & Web Dev Classes
  • Mix of uni grads and career switchers
  • 82% beginner tech level
  • Software & Data Engineering track
  • Hired roles:
  • Junior Software Developers
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FROM BEGINNER TO SKILLED IN HUNGARY

  • Budapest location
  • Python, Software Engineering Track

Morgan Stanley used our program to hire entry-level software engineers from a cohort with 99% underrepresented ethnicities and 85% career-focused participants.

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FINDING TECH TALENT IN poland

  • Warsaw location
  • Python, App Development, Software Engineering Track

Goldman Sachs used our oversubscribed program to hire in Poland and the UK, drawing from a cohort with 63% career switchers and 44% first-generation university attendees.

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TECH TOPICS UNLOCKED IN SWITZERLAND

  • Zurich location
  • AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity

Credit Suisse enhanced its employer brand and hiring pipeline by training a cohort that was 81% new to tech, 63% from underrepresented ethnicities, and 61% career switchers.

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FINDING SOFTWARE ENGINEERS IN SPAIN

  • Barcelona location
  • Beginner Tech Training, Career Switching

Skyscanner’s pipeline achieved a 4% year-over-year increase in women in tech roles, with 62% beginner-level participants and 85% career switchers.

HIRING TECH TALENT IN SPAIN

  • Programme in Spain and Germany
  • Site Reliability & Engineering teams
  • Built pipeline with JavaScript classes
  • Java, DevOps & Cloud +Masters
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CLOSING THE TALENT GAP IN GERMANY

  • Berlin location
  • Data Training, Infrastructure Administration

Capgemini’s pilot program closed Germany’s talent gap, placing 80+ graduates globally and generating job-ready candidates for junior infrastructure admin roles.

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UNLOCKING TECH TALENT IN POLAND

  • Used MOOCs to build tech career skills
  • Upskilled over 1,600+ people globally
  • Beginner classes in:
  • Python, Data and Web Dev 
  • Software, Data & Full-Stack tracks
  • Hired into full-time roles in Warsaw
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ENTRY-LEVEL TALENT IN THE NETHERLANDS

  • Amsterdam location
  • Python, App Development

Booking.com used our program to hire junior software engineers from a cohort with 94% underrepresented ethnicities and 50% career switchers.