CODING KICKSTARTER
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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 learning areas across JavaScript, Python & Apps and Data & SQL to get you started (with more in the pipeline!)
CONVENIENT &
FREE LEARNING
Our free Coding Kickstarter classes are a course designed to fit around your studies or a full-time job 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 various amazing companies to make this opportunity FREE for all learners.
Open to all women and non-binary people 18+, we have a range of applicants from school leavers, to mums, career switchers, or those wanting to upskill or reskill.
We primarily offer courses across the UK and have recently introduced OPEN INTERNATIONAL courses plus specific international locations, sponsored by our partner companies.
CODING KICKSTARTER PARTNERS
Thank you to our company partners for supporting CFG members with sponsored places on our current Kickstarter classes! Each of these companies is playing such an important role in the education and training of women in tech, driving change and shifting the stats around diversity in tech.
CHOOSE YOUR
COURSE
CONTENT
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. At the end of the class you’ll be able to start coding using JavaScript across a range of applications.
- Javascript
- The DOM
- Debugging
- Mini website skills project
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
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.
- Object-orientated projects
- Loops and Functions
- APIs and App building
- Logic, lists, and dictionaries
- Mini python skills project
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.
- SQL programming language
- Database management
- Data analysis and manipulation
- Visualising data
- Mini data skills project
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
C#
C# is a powerful programming language, used for building everything from web applications and game development. You’ll learn the fundamentals of C# with a focus on web development, guiding you through creating your first web apps using the .NET framework. By the end, you’ll be ready to start building backend web applications.
- C# Programming Language
- Methods and Functions
- Control Structures
- Arrays and Collections
- Object Orientated Programming
Module 1: Intro to C#
Module 2: Control Structures and Decision Making
Module 3: Arrays and Collections
Module 4: Methods and Functions
Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming (1)
Module 6: Object-Oriented Programming (2)
Module 7: Technical Recap and Revision
Module 8: Technical Recap, Reflection and Opportunities
BRAND NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!
Our Kickstarter Classes are incredibly popular, and applications may close early. Scroll below to view our available classes or register your interest for upcoming classes.
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, JavaScript, 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.
CODING KICKSTARTER AVAILABLE COURSES
Our partners are sponsoring hundreds of places on our Coding Kickstarter classes this year. These (FREE!) sponsored places are for women who are looking to move into a tech role and have a few years of professional experience (in any field)!
To ensure a great learning experience, we limit class sizes and may close applications early once capacity is reached. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Register your interest and skip the queue!
**Make sure you select the region most relevant to your current location for the best chance of securing a place!*
Our partners are sponsoring hundreds of places on our Coding Kickstarter classes this year. These sponsored places are for women who are looking to move into a tech role and have a few years of professional experience (in any field)! Our Coding Kickstarter classes are a great introduction to key tech topics and many of the classes are sponsored by companies who are keen to play a part in getting more women and non-binary people into tech.
All the courses below are 100% free for and still have available places for learners to apply.
**Make sure you select the region most relevant to your current location for the best chance of securing a place!*
UK
FREE CLASSES
FREE
in partnership with
DATA & SQL
ALL uk (REMOTE)
open to:
TUES 26 NOV - TUES 28 JAN
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
tuesdays
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.
FREE
in partnership with
DATA & SQL
all uk (REMOTE)
open to:
thurs 28 nov - thurs 30 jan
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
thursdays
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.
FREE
in partnership with
DATA & SQL
North West England (REMOTE)
open to:
tUES 3 DEC - tUES 4 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
tUESDAYS
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.
FREE
in partnership with
DATA & SQL
London (REMOTE)
open to:
tUES 3 DEC - tUES 4 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
tUESDAYS
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.
FREE
in partnership with
DATA & SQL
South West England (REMOTE)
open to:
WEDS 4 DEC - WEDS 5 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
WEDNESDAYS
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.
FREE
in partnership with
C#
ALL uk (REMOTE)
open to:
thurs 5tH DEC - thurs 6TH FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
thursdays
C# is a powerful programming language that is highly sought after and known for its use in building software such as web services and game development. This course covers the fundamentals of C# and, by the end of the course, you’ll be ready to tackle real-world programming challenges. The course layout will be 1 hour of live instruction + 1 hour self-paced study.
FREE
in partnership with
JAVASCRIPT
London (REMOTE)
open to:
TUES 10 DEC - TUES 11 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
TUESDAYS
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. At the end of the class you’ll be able to start coding using JavaScript across a range of applications.
FREE
in partnership with
Python & Apps
SCOTLAND (REMOTE)
open to:
wedS 11 DEC - weds 12 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
WEdnesdays
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.
FREE
in partnership with
Python & Apps
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND (REMOTE)
open to:
wedS 11 DEC - weds 12 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
WEdnesdays
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.
FREE
in partnership with
Python & Apps
North West England (REMOTE)
open to:
wedS 11 dec - weds 12 feb
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
WEdnesdays
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.
FREE
in partnership with
JAVASCRIPT
South West England (REMOTE)
open to:
Thurs 12 DEC - Thurs 13 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
Thursdays
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. At the end of the class you’ll be able to start coding using JavaScript across a range of applications.
FREE
in partnership with
Python & Apps
East Midlands (REMOTE)
open to:
THURS 12 dec - THURS 13 feb
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
THURSDAYS
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.
CAN'T FIND A CLASS AVAILABLE?
Register your interest to be the first to know about our upcoming classes, plus our brand new course structure which allows for even more flexibility!
INTERNATIONAL
FREE CLASSES
We offer sponsored places (aka FREE!) to candidates outside of the UK. We have a mix of client-sponsored places in specific locations and open international classes across Python & Apps, JavaScript or Data & SQL. Our open international courses are available each month and are available to women and non-binary candidates located anywhere across the world who would like to learn how to code.
Register your interest to be notified of upcoming classes in your region.
FREE
in partnership with
PYTHON & APPS
All International (REMOTE)
open to:
thurS 21 nov - thurs 23 jan
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
thursdays
A beginner-friendly course to help students 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! You’ll be well equipped to start work on apps and back-end coding at the course end.
FREE
in partnership with
JAVASCRIPT
All International (REMOTE)
open to:
weds 27 nov - wedS 29 jan
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
wednesdays
A comprehensive introduction to the JavaScript language, suitable for all levels. You’ll learn how to build powerful and dynamic web applications using vanilla JavaScript. We take you from variables and data types to building real-world interactive sites. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a more experienced developer looking to expand your knowledge, this course is perfect for helping you understand essential JavaScript concepts and apply them to your own projects.
FREE
in partnership with
data & sql
All International (REMOTE)
open to:
tHURS 5 DEC - tHURS 6 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
tHURSDAYS
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.
FREE
in partnership with
PYTHON & APPS
All International (REMOTE)
open to:
tUES 10 DEC - tUES 11 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
tUESDAYS
A beginner-friendly course to help students 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! You’ll be well equipped to start work on apps and back-end coding at the course end.
FREE
in partnership with
JAVASCRIPT
All International (REMOTE)
open to:
THURS 12 DEC - THURS 11 FEB
6:30PM - 8:30PM (GMT)
THURSDAYS
A comprehensive introduction to the JavaScript language, suitable for all levels. You’ll learn how to build powerful and dynamic web applications using vanilla JavaScript. We take you from variables and data types to building real-world interactive sites. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a more experienced developer looking to expand your knowledge, this course is perfect for helping you understand essential JavaScript concepts and apply them to your own projects.
LOOKING TO LEARN WEB DEVELOPMENT?
Step into web development to build (and use!) the skills to create an engaging website with our Intro to Web Dev MOOCs!
CLASSES
FAQS
Yes, currently all of our classes take place once a week 18:30 to 20.30 GMT (or BST in Summer). We are working on providing more varied class timing options for our community.
Coding Kickstarter classes run for 8-weeks, with one 2-hour session per week. These introduction classes are best for those wanting to start out their coding journey and will give you a solid introduction to Python and Apps, Web Development or Data and SQL. We also offer JavaScript classes, but we would recommend familiarising yourself with HTML and CSS first through our Web Dev classes. These sessions are taught live by instructors and certified. Once completed, you will be eligible to apply for our CFGdegree programme.
If you have not heard back within 7 working days, you have been automatically added to a waiting list. We have a large number of applicants and only around 40-45 places per class. For each class, we can receive up to 3X times as many applications per place! If you are not accepted onto the course you initially applied for, we will place you on an alternative course within 6 months of your application. Each eligible student will be given a space, so there is no need to re-apply. If you are on the waiting list and a student drops out, you will be offered a place which is reserved for a set amount of time. You can then register to confirm your space in the classes.
To align with our CFGdegree pathways, from August 2024 we will no longer be running Kickstarter Classes in Web Dev.
We’ll still have regular free online Kickstarter Classes in Python, Javascript and Data & SQL. If you’d like an intro to Web Dev, then check out our Web Dev MOOCs!
Other questions? Visit our help centre for more information.