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YOUR CAREER

IN TECH

Our Coding Kickstarter courses will give you the skills and confidence you need to supercharge your career in tech.

We have a range of women – from tech returners, to mums, to career changers, those fresh out of school or those simply wanting to upskill – take part in our Coding Kickstarter courses.

We offer three learning areas across Web Dev, JavaScript, Python & Apps, and Data & SQL to get you started (with more in the pipeline!

AT UNI OR RECENT GRAD?
If you are at university or a fresh graduate (within 2 years) make sure you check out our @UNI KICKSTARTER courses for the best chance of securing a place!

CONVENIENT &

FREE LEARNING

Our free Coding Kickstarter classes (the sister to our @uni Kickstarter classes!) is a course designed to fit around a full-time job (or full-time kiddie rearing!) that will combine coaching, training, and community to learn the skills you need to change or accelerate your career.

Our classes are held in the evening for one night (usually a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) and run for 8-weeks. We work with a range of amazing companies to make this opportunity FREE for all learners.

Open to all women and non-binaries 18+, we have a range of applicants from school leavers, to mums, career switchers, or those wanting to upskill or reskill. If you are a student but outside of the age bracket for the @uni Kickstarter classes, this is the course you should apply to.

We primarily offer courses across the UK and Ireland and have recently introduced OPEN INTERNATIONAL courses plus specific international locations, sponsored by our partner companies.

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COURSE

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JAVASCRIPT

JavaScript is one of the most used programming languages in the world! Boost your coding skills with this introductory class where you’ll learn about JavaScript and React. At the end of the class you’ll be able to start coding using JavaScript across a range of applications.

JAVASCRIPT COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Intro to JavaScript

Module 2: Conditional logic and functions

Module 3: Data and loops

Module 4: Websites: DOM Part 1

Module 5: Websites: DOM Part 2

Module 6: Begin project

Module 7: Project work

Module 8: Project presentations & feedback

WEB DEV

An introduction to web development for budding coders, and those who need somewhere to get started! Learn the fundamental skills of front-end web dev, including Bootstrap and UX/UI design. By the end of the course, you will be able to build a website from scratch!

WEB DEV COURSE MODULES

Module 1: HTML Basics

Module 2: CSS Basics

Module 3: Project Design

Module 4: Intro to Bootstrap

Module 5: Intro to JavaScript

Module 6: UX/UI and Accessibility Design

Module 7: GitHub & Project Work

Module 8: Project Presentations & Careers in Web Dev

PYTHON & APPS

A beginner-friendly course to learn the fundamentals of programming through problem-solving in Python. Build and deploy your first web application with us using this high-level programming language! At the end of the course, you’ll be able to start work on apps and back-end coding.

PYTHON & APPS COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Python Basics: Data Types and Variables

Module 2: Problem Solving: Input, Loops and Functions with Turtle

Module 3: Decision Making: Logic and If Statements

Module 4: Lists and Dictionaries

Module 5: Files, Pip and APIs

Module 6: Building Your App: Project Planning and Projects

Module 7: Building Your App: Project Work Time

Module 8: Project Presentations

DATA & SQL

Data and SQL are two of the most sought-after skills by hiring employers in the tech world with loads of data career pathways! Learn the fundamentals of data and SQL and at the end of the course, students will complete a data project and will be able to build, deploy and maintain a database.

DATA & SQL COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to SQL Programming Language and Data

Module 2: SQL Coding and Database Management Techniques

Module 3: Data Analysis

Module 4: Data Analysis for Complex Structures

Module 5: Data Manipulation with SQL Programming Language

Module 6: Data Management Using SQL Coding Techniques

Module 7: Database design and project Tableau vs Power BI Data Visualisation

Module 8: Project Presentations and Mock Interviews

FIVE REASONS TO

GET INVOLVED

HIGHLY REGARDED SKILL

SUPER IN DEMAND

With areas like AI, web & app development, machine learning and big data continuing to evolve, you’ll have loads of opportunities to apply your skills across python, data or web dev.

MAKE BANK

(TECH IS WELL-PAID!)

Tech is an area with great career progression and salaries. There are often a host of other cool benefits too. With tech being a growing area, it’s a strong option for future-proofing careers.

MEET NEW FRIENDS

EXTEND YOUR NETWORK

As part of the course, you’ll meet a range of amazing CFG members. These members will be great network contacts and many members stay in touch well after the course has ended.

UNLOCK NEW ROLES

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Businesses are increasingly looking for a range of backgrounds for tech roles – career switchers, tech returners, mums, and more. You’ll be able to apply for a range of job opportunities off the back of this course.

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

CODING IS GLOBAL

Coding is a universal language used across industries and countries. This gives you a huge amount of flexibility to move around companies, locations, and career pathway roles.