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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.
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 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!
- Data collection methods with Excel
- Data analytics & explanatory statistics
- Data visualisation with Python
- Data report and professional presentations building
- Data project maintenance
Data for Business +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
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
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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!
- 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 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 CLOSED
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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+MASTERS OPPORTUNITIES
UK OPPORTUNITIES:
SUMMER 2025
+Masters Summer 2025 applications are now closed. Applications four Autumn cohort will open early June.
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!
- ROLE/S: Data Engineer & DevOps Engineer
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering & Data Science including +Masters in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning & DevOps & Cloud
- LOCATION/S: Gloucester & Manchester
- START DATE: July 2025
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.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before. This will increase with length of service (5/10years)
- You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
- You’ll be part of our Annual Bonus and Share scheme
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.
- ROLE/S: Education Only
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering, Data Science, Full Stack & Product Management including +Masters across all streams
- LOCATION/S: All UK
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.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Free education to kickstart your career in tech
- Additional 4-week +Masters training
- Mentorship for continuous support
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.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
SUMMER 2025
+Masters Summer 2025 applications are now closed. Applications four Autumn cohort will open late May.
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!
- ROLE/S: Junior Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: Full-Stack and +Masters in DevOps & Cloud
- LOCATION/S: Dublin
- START DATE: September 2025
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
FFH Management Services is sponsoring places on the Full-Stack CFGdegree followed by places on the DevOps & Cloud +Masters providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Opportunities for guidance, mentorship and skill development.
- Private health insurance for you, spouse and family upon completion of probationary period.
- A fair, friendly and fun environment where learning and work-life balance are prioritised.
FFH Management Services is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 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 CFGdegree followed by places on the DevOps & Cloud +Masters.
The successful candidate will gain experience in technology governance, SDLC, IT Security, Microsoft PowerApps, Pages and OutSystems.
At FFH Management Services we believe in rewarding our employees with continuous learning and development. Our ambitious team is reshaping the way people build digital experiences and we look forward to having you onboard.
Some of our benefits are:
- Life Assurance and Disability Insurance whilst an employee of the company
- Upon completion of the probationary period, private health insurance for you, spouse and family
- Active social committee
- Regular (mid-morning) breakfast briefings with goodies
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counselling for life’s challenges
The Junior Software Engineer will support internal initiatives for continuous improvement and external engagements in designing, building, testing and deploying applications using OutSystems.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintenance and support of developed applications (or successful transition to supporting team)
- Troubleshooting environmental issues & support
- Management of key team processes, including the administration of systems
- Learning and supporting the SaaS products currently offered to clients
- Support on process improvement projects and other team initiatives as required
- Supporting internal initiatives, continuous improvement, and external engagements as required/appropriate with a technology viewpoint or requirement
For more info on the Junior Software Engineer role, check out the description HERE.
- 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
- Financial check required
- You need to have the right to work in Ireland with no restrictions – FFH are unable to sponsor or extend any visas
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.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree/+Masters role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
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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 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.