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The Code First Girls +Masters is a four-week intensive course that will provide learners with additional skills and knowledge across DevOps & Cloud, Data Analyst, Cyber Security, AI & Machine Learning or Java.
CFGDEGREE +MASTERS
The +Masters is intended as an extension for recent grads of our CFGdegree, to help prepare candidates for more specialised job roles with our partner companies.
INTERNAL UPSKILLING OR CANDIDATE ATTRACTION
The +Masters is also an option for companies wanting to upskill internally or attract women and non-binaries in tech to more bespoke roles inside their businesses.
+MASTERS CERTIFICATION
Candidates who successfully pass the +Masters will receive a certification recognising their learning achievement and specialisation.
+MASTERS COURSE
TIMINGS & STRUCTURE
The +Masters courses will be timed to commence approximately one week after each CFGdegree cohort finishes. This will usually be in June, September, and November.
COURSE LENGTH
Each course runs for four weeks and, like our CFGdegree, it will run four nights per week (Monday – Thursday) between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON?
Currently, all of our courses are virtual, however, we do like to celebrate with a little (optional) graduation ceremony at the end for our CFGdegree and +Masters grads!
WHAT IS THE COURSE STRUCTURE?
Aside from the lessons and virtual learning over the four weeks, learners will also need to pass a final assessment to receive their certification.
DEVOPS & CLOUD (DEPLOYMENT)
The skills you will learn in our DevOps & Cloud (Deployment) +Masters will allow you to continue on your software engineering career pathway, with roles including DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Engineer, and more!
- AWS, Azure & Google Cloud fundamentals
- Security and compliance
- Using Docker and containers
- Kubernetes and deployments
- Overview of Terraform
DEVOPS & CLOUD +MASTERS
COURSE STRUCTURE
- WEEK 1: Working with Cloud Platforms
- WEEK 2: Using Docker
- WEEK 3: Intro to Kubernetes & Pipelines
- WEEK 4: Tying it all together
DATA ANALYST
The skills you will learn in our Data Analyst +Masters will allow you to explore a wide variety of roles across tech such as a Business Analyst, Data Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst and more!
- Data collection methods with Excel
- Data analytics & explanatory statistics
- Data visualisation with Python
- Data report and professional presentations building
- Data project maintenance
DATA ANALYST +MASTERS
COURSE STRUCTURE
- WEEK 1: Data Analytics, Quality and Ethics
- WEEK 2: Data Analytics & Explanatory Statistics
- WEEK 3: Data Visualisation
- WEEK 4: Data Management and Project Maintenance
CYBER SECURITY
The skills you will learn in our Cyber Security +Masters will allow you to explore a wide variety of roles across tech such as a Computer Forensic Analyst, Security Engineer, IT Security Specialist and more!
- Network security
- Product Physical & environmental security
- Encryption techniques
- Ethical hacking techniques and practice
- Software reverse engineering
CYBER SECURITY +MASTERS
COURSE STRUCTURE
- WEEK 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Network Scanning
- WEEK 2: Web Application Security and Vulnerability Scanning
- WEEK 3: Wireless Network Security and Network Attacks
- WEEK 4: OWASP Juice Shop and Web Application Security Testing
*NEW*
JAVA
The skills you will learn in our Java +Masters will allow you to explore various roles across tech such as Java Software Developer, Java Developer, Java Software Engineer, Backend Developer (Java), Java Test Engineer and more!
- Object-oriented programming
- RESTful services with Spring
- Test-driven development
- Microservices
- Cloud Development
Java +MASTERS
COURSE STRUCTURE
- WEEK 1: Intro to Java Programming
- WEEK 2: Spring Framework and APIs
- WEEK 3: Development, Testing and Code Quality
- WEEK 4: Microservices and Deployment
*NEW*
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The skills you will learn in our AI & ML +Masters will allow you to explore various roles across tech such as AI Engineer, ML Engineer, AI Designer, Big Data Engineer and more!
- Statistics, core data science concepts and models
- PyTorch
- Apache Airflow
- Churn modelling
- Kubernetes & Kuberflow
AI & MACHINE LEARNING +MASTERS
COURSE STRUCTURE
- WEEK 1: AI & Machine Learning Foundations
- WEEK 2: AI Implementation
- WEEK 3: Application
- WEEK 4: Advanced AI/Machine Learning
+MASTERS: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & DATES
All CFGdegree graduates will be eligible for four-week extension +Masters courses, giving candidates an even deeper level of learning across DevOps & the Cloud, Java, or Data Analyst and Cyber Security specialisations.
To take part in the +Masters, you will need to apply for a role at a company that is sponsoring both CFGdegree +Masters learning.
As companies will be sponsoring candidates through this learning, it will be completely free for successful CFG applicants with some great job opportunities attached!
SPRING 2024 COHORT
DATES: 1 July - 26 JULY
4-week extension to the Spring CFGdegree
Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
SPRING 2024 IS NOW OPEN
SUMMER 2024 COHORT
DATES: 9 SEPTEMBER - 4 OCTOBER
4-week extension to the Summer CFGdegree Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
SUMMER 2024 WILL OPEN FEB 2024
AUTUMN 2023 COHORT
DATES: 8 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY
4-week extension to the Autumn CFGdegree Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
AUTUMN 2024 WILL OPEN SUMMER 2024
CONNECTING CODERS TO COMPANIES:
+MASTERS OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are now live for our Spring 2024 CFGdegree cohort.
Please make sure you check out the application requirements as some roles do have additional assessments or application requirements.
** Applications will close at 5 PM Friday 5th January 2023 **
- ROLE/S: Cloud Native Platform Engineer & Microsoft Cloud Native Engineer
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering & Full Stack
- LOCATION/S: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester & Woking
- START DATE: August 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Capgemini is offering places across the Software & Fullstack CFGdegree specialisations and DevOps and Cloud +Masters linked to a potential role for each successful candidate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN CAPGEMINI:
- Access to their fantastic employee network groups
- Maternity Leave - 6 month fully paid
- Excellent L&D pathways with internal and external certification opportunities
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Capgemini cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in August 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
Capgemini have a hybrid working policy which is split between home, office and client site, when required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
- Must be eligible for SC clearance due to the nature of some of our work with government clients.
- Candidates must have the last 5 years’ residency in the UK and have no continuous absences outside the UK for 28 days or more (for example, if someone went travelling and was outside the UK for 28 days continuously, within the last 5 years, they are NOT eligible for SC)
- UK Nationality, no dual nationality – due to the nature of project work.
- There may be some requirements to travel to the client site for work but we do have a hybrid working policy.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Group Income Protection – included in the total reward package
- Life Assurance – included in the total reward package
- Pension – included in total reward package (6% company contribution, applicable if the employee pays a further 4% into Pension from their reward package)
- Access to Thrive and Peppy
- Plus option to select further benefits and costs comes out of the reward package; Dental, GymPass, Holiday Trading and Hybrid Working
- Maternity leave – 6 months full pay
- Excellent L&D pathways with internal and external certification opportunities
- Our fantastic employee network groups include; Women@Capgemini, Black Women@Capgemini, CapAbility (our ability and caring network), Race and Equality Network, OUTfront (our LGBT+ network) and Talking Heads (our mental health support network)
MORE ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organisation of over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. Focused on the fast-evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms.
Get the future you want
When you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses. And it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.
Please note that for each role, there are separate application forms.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
Cloud Native Platform Engineer
Microsoft Cloud Native Engineer
- ROLE/S: Digital Delivery Associate
- STREAM/S: Full Stack
- LOCATION/S: Dublin, Ireland
- START DATE: July 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
FFH Management Service is offering places on the Full Stack CFGdegree specialisations along with our DevOps & Cloud +Masters linked to a potential role for each successful graduate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN FFH MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
- Private health insurance for you, your spouse and children (including dental)
- Gym Membership and Bike to Work Scheme
- Continuous learning and development allowance
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
FFH Management Services cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Must have the right to work in Ireland with no visa restrictions.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in July 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
- 2 days a week in the office (more on rare occasions) – Flexi-time.
- Core hours are 10 am-4 PM.
- Needs to be either located in or able to commute regularly to the Dublin office.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
- This is a 9-month contract with FFH which potential to progress to other roles with the company.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Private health insurance for you and your spouse and children (including dental)
- We believe in having fun – at work
- Gym Membership and Bike to Work Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme, Generous Bonus Scheme
- Continuous learning and development allowance
MORE ABOUT FFH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Fairfax Financial Holdings is primarily engaged in value investment management and is one of the largest Property and Casualty insurance company networks globally.
There are over 25 companies which employ over 15,000 personnel. Fairfax values honesty, hard work, and humility hence Fairfax’s modest public profile. In Dublin, FFH Management Services engages in Fairfax strategic partnerships, focused on Fairfax subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
We deliver global business services through Strategic Advisory Services., Financial Reporting, Technology Services, Mergers and Acquisitions. Despite Fairfax’s financial size, we take pride in our small office footprint, with the Dublin and Toronto offices each containing less than 60 people.
The low headcount ensures our office remains a supportive, collaborative, social environment with vast opportunities to make an impact on our operating companies.
FFH like to hire people with the following competencies:
- Hard working
- Team players who can build relationships in our office and also with our clients (other Fairfax Companies)
- People who embrace continuous improvement
- Driven to achieve quality results
- Motivates, and can lead by example
Ffh can offer you:
- Opportunity to work in a small office where you will be given a lot of guidance etc. whilst also being part of a large multinational organisation with many opportunities to grow and learn
- Candidate will be mentored and provided with support, and career progression opportunities quite quickly
- Opportunity to develop your skillset by working on a wide range of initiatives for a wide-ranging client base across the globe
- The opportunity to learn from leading experts by taking part in Fairfax-wide working groups
- Once candidates have settled and are confident within their role, they will see direct interaction with the CEOs and C-suite members of our subsidiaries.
- A fair and friendly office where ‘ego’s’ are not accepted
- We believe in having fun – at work
- We are hard-working but not at the expense of our families
- Flexible working arrangements
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Software Engineer, Data Associate & Junior Product Manager
- STREAM/S: Full Stack, Data & Product Management
- LOCATION/S: London & Warwick
- START DATE: July 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: Yes
National Grid is offering sponsored places across our Data, Product Management and Full-Stack CFGdegree and DevOps & Cloud +Masters, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN NATIONAL GRID:
- 28 days holiday, plus eight statutory days – and options to buy extra holiday days
- Access to a number of other flexible benefits such as share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes and many more
- Close mentorship and regular feedback
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
National Grid is partnering with Code First Girls for the Spring 2024 CFGdegree to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Sponsoring places on the CFGdegree in Full Stack, Product Management & Data and DevOps & Cloud +Masters.
Open to graduates and career switchers across Warwick & London.
Job Descriptions:
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
National Grid can extend or sponsor any visas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in July 2024
WORKING SITUATION
Hybrid working from home and National Grid House, Warwick or The Strand, London.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Will need to complete standard background checks before starting the role.
- 28 days holiday, plus eight statutory days – and options to buy extra holiday days
- Pension and share option scheme
- Close mentorship and regular feedback
- You will also have access to a number of other flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving names to a few.
MORE ABOUT NATIONAL GRID
At National Grid, we keep the lights on and homes warm. But it’s also so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators and builders.
We keep people connected and society moving. This is no easy feat, and it takes all of us. But National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen — energising us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. Whatever team you are in and wherever you are, your role is integral to our mission.
In Digital, we’re working at the heart of change and harnessing the power of technology to build a cleaner, fairer and more affordable future for all. Innovation is providing our edge in finding a better way, for everyone.
And as we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. But we aren’t looking for external recognition — we already know what we do is vital. In fact, we like to think of ourselves as a band of unsung heroes. So join us, and bring energy to life.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Junior Platform Engineer, Full Stack Engineer & Data Engineer
- STREAM/S: Data & Data Analytics +Masters, Software Engineering & DevOps +Masters, Full Stack & Java +Masters
- LOCATION/S: London
- START DATE: August 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
SO Energy is offering sponsored places across our Data, Software Engineering and Full-Stack CFGdegree and Data Analytics, DevOps Cloud & Java +Masters, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN SO ENERGY:
- Paid Sick Leave & Enhanced Family Leave
- Learning and Development - Personal budget to support your development
- Technology - everything you need to work from home is provided
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
SO Energy is partnering with Code First Girls for the Spring 2024 CFGdegree to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Sponsoring places on the CFGdegree in Full Stack, Software Engineering & Data alongside our Data Analytics, DevOps & Cloud and Java +Masters.
Open to graduates and career switchers across London.
Job Description:
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
SO Energy cannot extend or sponsor any visas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in August 2024
WORKING SITUATION
Hybrid working – at least 1x per week in the London office
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
DBS check
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
⭐️ OUR PERKS Drive your own experience 🙌
Learning and Development – Personal budget to support your development
Smart Working Charter – Hybrid working
Technology – Everything you need to work from home
Empowering you to be your most authentic self ✨
Annual Performance bonus
25 Holiday Days + bank holidays
1 Birthday day – it only happens once a year!
Mental Healthcare – Unlimited qualified therapy-based support, champions network and app through Unmind
Employee resources groups – we currently have a women’s, LGBTQIA+ and Sustainability group; could you lead the set up of our next one?
Paid sick leave – We aren’t robots
Enhanced Family Leave
So Energy Values:
✨ Clear 🌱 Honest ⭐ Ambitious ·🧠 Inquisitive ❤ Caring 🌍 Sustainable
MORE ABOUT SO ENERGY
So Energy is a dynamic and customer-centric renewable energy company that has been revolutionising the way people think about their energy supply. Founded with a commitment to making energy simple, transparent, and affordable, So Energy has rapidly emerged as a trusted and innovative player in the energy industry.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Sponsored Places Only
- STREAM/S: Data & AI &ML +Masters
- LOCATION/S: Greater Manchester
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Turning Innovation Catalyst is offering sponsored places on the Data CFGdegree and AI & Machine Learning +Masters, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
ABOUT THE SPONSORSHIP & ELIGIBILITY
The Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC) is offering sponsored places on the Data CFGdegree and AI & Machine Learning +Masters, to give people in Greater Manchester the chance to develop their skills and to inspire them to switch to a career in Artificial Intelligence.
AI is the world’s fastest-growing deep digital tech sector. Its infinite possibilities are set to transform our collective future, and right now you can get involved! The Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) is a new not-for-profit focussed on catalysing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem within Greater Manchester (GM). Through the delivery of an ambitious programme of work, TIC is using AI to power the growth of careers, businesses and the regional economy. Improving access to career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in the AI sector is a core part of their ambition.
That’s why they are sponsoring places on the Data Stream CFGdegree: they want to offer women and non-binary people the chance to develop the skills required for a new career in the sector and to help them navigate the emerging career opportunities in AI.
They want to hear from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area who are interested in further developing their skills in AI/data science and looking to switch careers into tech.
You don’t need a background in tech or a university degree to apply – just a passion for learning and curiosity about a career in AI. If you are interested in joining our mission to evolve a more inclusive and diverse pipeline of people entering AI careers – come join us!
MORE ABOUT TURING INNOVATION CATALYST:
The Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) is a new not-for-profit focussed on catalysing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem within Greater Manchester (GM). Through the delivery of an ambitious programme of work, TIC is leveraging the opportunity presented by AI to power the growth of careers, businesses and the regional economy. TIC is providing support across GM through numerous initiatives including:
- An AI startup accelerator to support AI startups to scale and access investment
- Skills programmes designed to improve access to, and progress in, AI careers for women and under-represented groups
- A Venture Builder to equip ambitious PhD students with the broader commercial skills required to successfully commercialise their innovations
- A collaborative R&D programme aiming to create a more agile, and collaborative way for researchers and startups, scaleups and SMEs to work together, and increase private sector investment in R&D
- A broad programme of events and workshops designed to bring the existing AI ecosystem together, and to encourage its growth and further development
All of TIC’s initiatives are fully funded for GM resident companies and individuals and have been designed with DEI and ethical considerations at their core.
TIC is committed to unlocking the opportunities presented by AI across GM, with operations in the new ID Manchester district and Fire-Up Rochdale. Two further GM borough locations will be announced in 2024.
TIC is funded as part of the GM Innovation Accelerator, backed by Innovate UK and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and is initially being incubated within the University of Manchester.
Find out more about us:
Website: www.ticmanchester.org
X: @TICmcr
LinkedIn: Turning Innovation Catalyst Manchester
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
+MASTERS
FAQS
The Code First Girls +Masters is a four-week intensive course that helps students extend their career pathways by studying specialised modules in DevOps & Cloud, Cyber Security, Mobile App Development or Data Analyst.
The +Masters courses will be timed to commence approximately one week after each CFGdegree cohort finishes. Each course runs for four weeks and, like our CFGdegree, it will run four nights per week (Monday – Thursday) between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm.
Aside from the lessons and virtual learning over the four weeks, learners will also need to pass a final assessment to receive their certification.
The eligibility criteria for the +Masters is similar to all of our classes/courses being that you need to be aged 18+ and be a woman or non-binary person.
To take part in the +Masters, you will need to apply for a role at a company that is sponsoring both CFGdegree +Masters learning.
Other questions? Visit our knowledge base for more information.
