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What Digital Skills Training Does Code First Girls Provide?
Code First Girls provides digital skills training for businesses looking to close their skills gaps. Whether you’re looking to hire job-ready candidates or to upskill existing employees in key digital areas, our programs are designed to equip learners with practical, in-demand expertise to thrive in today’s tech-driven landscape.
We understand that every business is different, so we work alongside our partners to develop an education program to meet their hiring or upskilling needs. Our curriculum delivers core skills and specialised skills, ranging from software engineering, data, and full-stack, to cyber, AI and Machine Learning. Our courses are suitable for both early and mid-level talent and can be deployed across departments, and global locations.
How We Deliver Industry-Leading Digital Training
Applied Training
Our programs are 100% online and offer hands-on, project-based learning to ensure candidates are equipped with both theoretical knowledge, and are capable of applying it in real-world scenarios. Through group projects, candidates develop practical skills essential for success in the workplace.
Industry-led Training
Our instructors are industry professionals who bring real-world insights and experiences to the classroom, enabling candidates to gain valuable knowledge of industry trends and best practices. With an agile curriculum that responds to both student and industry feedback, our syllabus is continuously updated to reflect the latest technological advancements and workforce demands. This approach ensures our candidates are equipped with relevant, up-to-date skills to excel in an ever-changing tech landscape.
Technical Assessment
Eligibility for our advanced programs is determined through a technical assessment and interview process. Regular check-ins and assessments throughout the course ensure candidates stay on track and meet the required standards. Over 80% of our students graduate with merit or distinction.
Interview Coaching
We understand that securing a job goes beyond technical proficiency. That’s why we provide comprehensive interview coaching to candidates, preparing them to confidently showcase their abilities and transferable skills during the hiring process.
Digital Skills Training for Technical Roles
Entry-Level Tech Talent
Digital Training Pathways Linked to Tech Roles
Our training program for ‘core tech roles’ equips individuals with essential digital skills across key areas such as data science, software and data engineering, full-stack development, and product management. Employers can use this 16-week program to build a recruitment pipeline or offer training to existing employees to support their upskilling or reskilling into digital roles.
Data Science
Key Skills:
- SQL syntax, queries, and logic operators
- APIs and integrations
- Analytical libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
- Scientific data processes & machine learning
- Predictive modelling and algorithms
Core Tech Roles:
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Architect & more!
Software or DATA Engineering
Key Skills:
- APIs and microservices
- Data structures and libraries
- Object-oriented programming
- Recursion programming and linked lists
- Debugging and algorithm design
Core Tech Roles:
- Software Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Back-End Programmer
Full-Stack DEVELOPMENT
Key Skills:
- Front-end development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
- Interface and design planning
- Navigation with Router and using TypeScript
- Back-end infrastructure including Angular, debugging, and version control
- Overview of Linux and command line
Core Tech Roles:
- Front-End or Back-End Development
- Mobile App Developer
- Full-Stack Developer & more!
Product Management
Key Skills:
- Product management concepts
- Product vision and life cycle
- Product-related research and user stories
- The development process
- Presenting and launching products
Core Tech Roles:
- Product Management
- Growth Product Manager
- Technical Product Manager
- Project Management & more!
Vulnerability Research
Key Skills:
- An overview of Operating Systems
- Understanding the basics of Memory Management and C++
- Identifying Vulnerabilities
- Introduction to Assembly Language
- Applying some Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation Techniques
Core Tech Roles:
- Vulnerability Researcher
Technical Training Pathways Linked to Specialist Tech Roles
Our training program for ‘specialist tech roles’ equips individuals with advanced digital skills across key areas such as DevOps and cloud, vulnerability research, AI and ML, cyber security and data for business. Through a 20-week program, employers can build a talent pipeline or offer training to existing employees to support their upskilling or reskilling into digital roles.
DevOps & Cloud
Key Skills:
- AWS, Azure & Google Cloud fundamentals
- Security and Compliance
- Using Docker and containers
- Kubernetes and deployments
- Overview of Terraform
Specialist Tech Roles:
- DevOps Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Cloud Engineer
Data for Business
Key Skills:
- Data collection methods with Excel
- Data analytics & explanatory statistics
- Data visualisation with Python
- Data report and professional presentations building
- Data project maintenance
Specialist Tech Roles:
- Business Analyst
- Data Business Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
Cybersecurity
Key Skills:
- Network security
- Product Physical & environmental security
- Encryption techniques
- Ethical hacking techniques and practice
- Software reverse engineering
Specialist Tech Roles:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Security Consultant
- Ethical Hacker
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Key Skills:
- Statistics, core data science concepts and models
- PyTorch
- Apache Airflow
- Churn modelling
- Kubernetes & Kuberflow
Specialist Tech Roles:
- AI Engineer
- ML Engineer
- AI Designer
- Big Data Engineer
Java
Key Skills:
- Object-oriented programming
- RESTful services with Spring
- Test-driven development
- Microservices
- Cloud Development
Specialist Tech Roles:
- Java Software Developer
- Java Developer
- Java Software Engineer
- Backend Developer (Java)
- Java Test Engineer
Mid-Level Tech Talent
Our Mid-Level Accelerator (MLA) program is a course designed for women with 1.5+ years of coding experience who are looking to advance their careers in the tech industry from entry- or junior-level to a mid-level developer. Built upon extensive research and insights from our community and clients, the MLA focuses on cultivating T-shaped skill sets. It aims to drive developer velocity with best practice software development, technical professional skills and innovative thinking to progress candidates to a mid-level developer role.
Mid-Level Accelerator
Key Skills:
- Technical leadership skills
- Agile, Cloud and DevOps
- Full-Stack architecture
- Test-driven development
- Design for DE&I
- Delivery, deployment, monitoring and More!
Specialist Tech Roles:
- Software Developer (Mid-Level)
- Software Engineer (Mid-Level)
- Data Engineer (Mid-Level)
- Test Engineer (Mid-Level)
- Java Engineer (Mid-Level)
Equip your Teams with Future-Ready Digital Skills
We hope this article gives a flavour of the industry-relevant digital skills training that Code First Girls offers. Our programs are specifically designed to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in the dynamic tech industry. We cater to a variety of needs, from entry-level to mid-level talent and external hiring to internal upskilling. Our hands-on, project-based learning approach ensures our candidates are not just technically proficient, but also prepared to apply their skills in real-world scenarios.
For more detailed information on our tech skills training and how it aligns with your business needs, get in touch with us below.