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Our Evolving Offering and 2026 Product Roadmap
As we move into 2026, the pace of change isn’t slowing down – and neither are we. Organisations are navigating AI adoption, data literacy, and workforce transformation in 2026, all while global talent shortages continue to deepen. At Code First Girls, we’ve been listening closely to what employers need next.
the Code First Girls portfolio
Understanding the Code First Girls portfolio means looking at a complete workforce transformation solution. We support learners and organisations from entry-level through to advanced technical skills, with diversity and inclusion at the centre.
Code First Girls: Employers can attract talent by hiring entry-level or mid-level technologists, or by using our Recruit,Train, Deploy consultancy model.
Code First Teams: Employee training that equips teams with essential digital skills, helps organisations reskill and redeploy employees into tech roles, and upskills existing technical teams to excel in more advanced areas.
New in 2025
1. Recruit, Train, Deploy: Fast tech consultants
Our RTD model connects employers with diverse tech talent matched to your needs around skills, values, and location. Our candidates are CFGdegree (and +Masters) certified for entry-level and Mid-Level or Tech Accelerator certified for our mid-level consultants. We manage payroll, HR, and logistics, enabling rapid deployment on flexible contracts. Supported by personalised coaching, candidates choose placements that fit their strengths and interests. Organisations can convert consultants to permanent employees at no extra cost – offering a scalable, low-risk, mission-driven talent pipeline.
Why we launched it: Organisations face urgent tech skills shortages and need fast, flexible, inclusive hiring solutions. RTD creates meaningful paid opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. It supports diversity and social impact, and aligns candidates to company culture.
2. Code First Teams: AI, Data and Cyber Essentials for employees
These low/no-code programmes are four weeks long. They are designed to upskill non-technical and tech-adjacent employees in AI or data for business value. They are conducted through blended learning and live labs. These courses empower employees across the business with critical digital skills. The course aims to provide business value – whether that be understanding data insights, or best practice prompts for generative AI.
Why we launched it: Organisations need scalable, accessible training to close skill gaps, boost retention, and foster digital transformation across all employee levels. Our essentials provide future-proof, critical skills for businesses across all employee groups and levels.
3. Tech Tasters: Accessible Learning, Delivered at Scale
Formerly MOOCs, Tech Tasters were redesigned in 2025 to deliver foundational digital skills in a flexible, low-commitment, self-paced format. They help to introduce core tech concepts to large, diverse audiences while enhancing employer brand and commitment to upskilling women globally. Our Tech tasters are used by community members with all levels of tech experience, as our Tech Tasters offer fun, bite-sized, on-demand sessions in a psychologically safe environment that sparks curiosity and encourages continuous learning.
Why we launched it: Our community enjoy learning about tech topics, career insights and core tech concepts, either as a starting point to explore a career in tech or as a booster for their continuous learning. Our Tech Tasters provide a frictionless, high-impact entry point for learners to develop their careers in tech.
4. Kickstarter Classes: New C# Course & Reformatted Classes for Flexible Learning
In early 2025, we launched a new class topic – C# – great as a foundation for those who are keen to explore careers in cyber security, gaming or finance (and more!). Our classes were also redesigned into a new format and launched on our learning hub. These new, self-paced and interactive classes answered our community’s request for more flexible learning and easy-access to foundational courses.
Why we launched it: Our classes also serve as the pipeline for the CFGdegree, so we wanted to ensure that we could give even more women the chance to kickstart their careers in tech with no barriers to entry!
5. Tech Accelerator: ThreatOps
This programme is for existing technologists with 1.5+ years of tech experience and can be used to hire talent or internally upskill. This 12-week, industry-focused programme provides specialist upskilling in Threat Ops for businesses wanting to increase the number of tech professionals with skills in cyber security and vulnerability research. The course is delivered with live instruction and practical projects, enabling both hires and internal teams to be ready for deployment into these roles.
Why we launched it: With the amount of cyber attacks, the increase of AI, and vulnerabilities being exposed by cyber criminals, there is an increasing need for businesses to ensure their cyber safety and minimise their risks. This programme was developed with key insights from GCHQ to help power a relevant and industry-led curriculum to ensure businesses are equipped to manage cyber threats.
6. Tech Coaching: Personalised 1:1 Support for Technologists
A 1:1 programme providing tailored support for employees in technical roles, delivered across 6-, 12- or 18-months, with regular one-hour sessions and ongoing reflection. Our programme uses the GROW framework to focus on individual development goals, and is led by experienced coaches supporting their role development, helping employers retain and accelerate diverse tech talent with scalable, outcome-driven coaching.
Why we launched it: Organisations are investing more in developing their existing technical workforce and need personalised solutions that increase retention, boost progression, and build leadership capacity.
Coming in 2026
1. Tech Accelerator: AI Systems & Agentic Intelligence for Mid-Level Technologists
Our 12-week, industry-focused programme upskills mid-level technologists and emerging leaders with 1.5+ years’ experience. Learners build and deploy production-ready AI systems, autonomous agents, and governance frameworks that deliver real-world impact. Delivered through blended learning with live labs and practical projects, this course equips internal teams to drive innovation and lead AI initiatives.
Why we are launching it: As AI adoption accelerates, organisations must empower technical teams to build and govern complex AI solutions responsibly. This programme bridges skills gaps, aims to increase internal AI deployment and adoption, and develops future AI leaders.
2. Code First Teams: Cyber Security Resilience for All Employees
This programme equips all employees with essential cyber knowledge to protect against evolving threats. It covers cyber fundamentals, device and data hygiene, AI risks, insider threats, secure workflows, and building an inclusive cyber culture. Delivered through interactive modules, it empowers your workforce to safeguard critical information confidently.
Why we are launching it: Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Organisations must build resilient cultures by closing human risk gaps, reducing bias in incident reporting, and enhancing threat detection through inclusion.
Can we help with your workforce planning in 2026?
Our mission remains the same: to open up opportunities for women and underrepresented groups while helping organisations build inclusive, future-ready technical teams. Our course and curriculum updates are designed to help employers adapt quickly, upskill effectively, and prepare for what’s next.
