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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 for Business, 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. 

SPECIALISATIONS

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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!

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Data for Business

The skills you will learn in our Data for Business +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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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+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 for Business 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 2025 COHORT
DATES: 19 MAY - 12 JUNE

4-week extension to the Spring CFGdegree
Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)


APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

SUMMER 2025 COHORT
DATES: 8 SEPTEMBER - 7 OCTOBER

4-week extension to the Summer CFGdegree Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)


APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY

AUTUMN 2023 COHORT
DATES: 8 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY

4-week extension to the Autumn CFGdegree Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)


APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY

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UK OPPORTUNITIES:

SPRING 2025

Applications close 1st November 2024, however we recommend getting your application in as soon as you can. The CFGdegree places are in high demand and applications may close early.

Please read all the application requirements in full before applying and apply for one opportunity only. For more help understanding the opportunities listed, please check here!

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BAE Systems is sponsoring places on the Software or Data Engineering & Data Science CFGdegree followed by places on the Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and DevOps & Cloud +Masters.

BAE Systems is partnering with Code First Girls for the Spring 2025 CFGdegree to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.

BAE Systems is sponsoring places on the Software or Data Engineering & Data Science CFGdegree followed by places on the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning & DevOps +Masters. They will be looking to place candidates into Data Engineer & DevOps Engineer roles based in Gloucester & Manchester.

The Data Engineer designs, develops, and supports data collection and integration systems, ensuring access for stakeholders and adherence to data governance. Key responsibilities include modeling data flows, managing data lifecycles, and defining metadata for unstructured data. The role also implements machine learning solutions, researches new AI techniques, and ensures compliance with ethical standards.

For more info on the Data Engineer role, check out the description HERE.

The DevOps Cloud Engineer will design, deploy, and maintain customer cloud infrastructures across various projects. Key tasks include creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, setting up VPCs, NAT gateways, and security groups, and managing custom AMIs. The role also involves deploying containers, building CI/CD pipelines, and creating cloud architectures, such as 3-tier web apps. Extensive training in AWS Cloud will be provided.

For more info on the DevOps Cloud Engineer role, check out the description HERE.

  • You must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. For more information click HERE.
  • UK nationality/citizenship is required. No dual nationals are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates must have lived in the UK for the past 10 years.
  • Candidates must have permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Open to both career switchers and graduates—no university degree required.
  • BAE cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the respective location. 

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

This role involves some travel, so having a driving licence is beneficial but not essential.

We offer a hybrid working model, with a mix of home, office, and client-based work. On average, you’ll be expected to spend 3 days per week in your base office. For convenience, candidates should ideally live within a commutable distance of the base office (preferably less than an hour’s commute).

At BAE Systems we use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations.

Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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Cognizant is sponsoring places on the Software or Data Engineering Data Science, Full Stack & Product Management CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

Cognizant is partnering with Code First Girls for the Spring 2025 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 Software or Data Engineering, Full Stack Development, Data Science & Product Management including places on our +Masters across all streams.

Candidates will be encouraged to actively seek employment in the technology industry with Code First Girls providing coaching and interview opportunities. 

This is an education and mentorship opportunity.

Cognizant cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK. 

Cognizant engage in philanthropy to help improve community resilience and promote economic opportunity and digital skilling.

Cognizant partners with grantees to rethink the pathways into and through the technology sector, grow more diverse talent pipelines and fundamentally reimagine the education and workforce systems in which they operate.

While Cognizant’s work is far from over, they are proud of the positive impact their nearly $70m of investments have made to nearly 100 leading global organizations and nonprofits helping individuals make successful career transitions into the technology sector.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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FFH Management Services is sponsoring places on the Full Stack followed by places on the DevOps & Cloud +Masters providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

FFH Management Services is partnering with Code First Girls for the Spring 2025 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 Full Stack Gdegree followed by places on the DevOps & Cloud +Masters. 

This is a 9 month internship with FFH with potential to progress to other roles within the company.

At FFH Management Services we believe in rewarding our employees with:

  • Continuous learning and development
  • Join an ambitious team reshaping the way people build digital experiences
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counselling for life’s challenges
  • Life Assurance and Disability Insurance whilst an employee of the company
  • Upon completion of probationary period, private health insurance for you, spouse and family
  • Active social committee
  • Regular (mid-morning) breakfast briefings with goodies

The Junior Software Engineer intern will support internal projects and external engagements in designing, building, testing, and deploying applications using OutSystems, as well as Microsoft Power Platform. Key duties include maintaining developed applications, troubleshooting issues, and managing team processes and system administration. The role also involves learning and supporting SaaS products offered to clients and contributing to process improvement initiatives across teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and technology-driven solutions.

For more info on the Junior Software Engineer intern role, check out the description HERE.

  • This is a 9 month internship with FFH with potential to progress to other roles within the company.
  • Hybrid working (3 days per week in office for induction, 2 days per week thereafter) .
  • Candidates must be able to be based in Dublin or the surrounding areas / commutable distance.
  • A minimum of a university degree education is required.
  • You need to have the right to work in Ireland with no restrictions – FFH are unable to sponsor or extend any visas.

FFH is primarily engaged in value investment management and is one of the largest Property and Casualty insurance company network’s globally.

There are over 25 companies which employs over 15,000 personnel. Fairfax values honesty, hard work, and humility hence Fairfax’s modest public profile.

In Dublin, FFH, engages in Fairfax strategic partnerships, focused on Fairfax subsidiary 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 office 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

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Autumn 2024

There are currently no open international opportunities for +Masters Spring 2025.

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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 for Business.

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.

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