TECH TASTER INTRO COURSES
Our 100% free Tech Taster intro courses are perfect for coding beginners or for anyone who fancies a little refresher or upskill moment.
- Fully-flexible learning across key tech topics
- Coding for beginners - no coding experience needed
- Self-paced learning with code-alongs, videos and quizzes
- Great CV booster across all career pathways
TECH TASTER INTRO COURSES
Our 100% free Tech Taster intro courses are perfect for coding beginners or for anyone who fancies a little refresher or upskill moment.
- Fully-flexible learning across key tech topics
- Beginner friendly, no coding experience needed
- Self-paced learning with code-alongs, videos and quizzes
- Great CV booster across all career pathways
TECH TASTER INTRO COURSES
Our 100% free Tech Taster intro courses are perfect for coding beginners or for anyone who fancies a little refresher or upskill moment.
- Fully-flexible learning across key tech topics
- Coding for beginners - no coding experience needed
- Self-paced learning with code-alongs, videos and quizzes
- Great CV booster across all career pathways
100% FREE INTRO TO CODING & TECH COURSES
INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO CORE TECH TOPICS
These tech topics will introduce you to code areas such as: coding overview, Python, Data & SQL, C# and JavaScript.
These topics provide a great starting foundation and lead on to our Coding Kickstarter Classes.
SAY HELLO TO CAREER BOOSTERS TOPICS
Our career booster topics will give you insights, tips and actions to help boost your confidence on your tech career pathway.
With a range of topics from CVs and Applications to Tech Assessments, you’ll boost your profile in no time!
Best for: those who are applying for roles in tech.
EXPLORE LOADS OF TECH CONCEPTS AND TOPICS
Our tech concepts cover a huge range of topics areas and also include our special edition themes!
Learn a new skill or freshen up on existing knowledge – these Tech Tasters provide continuous learning opportunities!
Best for: all levels and experience – beginners to those already in tech.
LEARN NEW SKILLS OR TOP-UP YOUR TECH KNOW-HOW
Access our free courses to build your own tech career pathway linked to in-demand skills and roles.
Tech Tasters are a great way for coding beginners to explore tech and gain essential skills for free.
On the flip side, many of our members also use our Tech Tasters to learn new skills or top up their existing tech knowledge!
Self-paced and flexible
Fully flexible, self-paced learning to fit around your schedule!
We know that sometimes life gets in the way of a good learning session, so our Tech Taster courses are all self-paced to learn in your own time.
This means you can watch and learn around your own schedule, in whatever time zone, accessing the video sessions, code-alongs, and quizzes at any time to complete your Tech Taster.
Plus, when you complete the course topic, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
Four learning modules
In just four sessions (our modules), you’ll learn a new tech skill and get certified. Designed to give beginners a good foundational knowledge across key tech topics including languages, problem-solving and career confidence.
Each module takes around 1-hour to complete and includes a quiz to test your knowledge and skills. Finish in one evening or spread across 4 weeks!
Great for all levels of experience
What we love most about our Tech Tasters is that they are great for all CFG members – from coding beginners to those further along their tech journey.
Tech is an ever-evolving area, and building your knowledge base is sure to continue throughout your career. Tech Tasters are great for those looking for an introduction to a tech topic, or for those who have done our classes or CFGdegree and want to gain additional knowledge and skills in a topic area.
Our Tech Tasters are available for all members globally!
Boost your CV with certification
Keeping up-to-date with tech topics and being able to showcase your passion for continuous learning in tech is a huge booster for any CV, interview, or portfolio!
Each member that takes part and completes the a Tech Taster topic will receive a certificate to confirm participation.
If you complete our special edition Tech Taster Themes, you’ll receive an additional certificate showcasing your specialised topic knowledge on the theme.
Access our free courses to build your own tech career pathway linked to in-demand skills and roles.
Our Tech Tasters provide a great starting point for those who are new to tech and are coding beginners.
On the flip side, many of our members also use our Tech Tasters to learn new skills or top up their existing tech knowledge!
Self-paced and flexible
Fully flexible, self-paced learning to fit around your schedule!
We know that sometimes life gets in the way of a good learning session, so our Tech Taster courses are all self-paced to learn in your own time.
This means you can watch and learn around your own schedule, in whatever time zone, accessing the video sessions, code-alongs, and quizzes at any time to complete your Tech Taster.
Plus, when you complete the course topic, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
Four learning modules
In just four sessions (our modules), you’ll learn a new tech skill and get certified. Designed to give beginners a good foundational knowledge across key tech topics including languages, problem-solving and career confidence.
Each module takes around 1-hour to complete and includes a quiz to test your knowledge and skills. Finish in one evening or spread across 4 weeks!
Great for all levels of experience
What we love most about our Tech Tasters is that they are great for all CFG members – from beginners to those further along their tech journey.
Tech is an ever-evolving area, and building your knowledge base is sure to continue throughout your career. Tech Tasters are great for those looking for an introduction to a tech topic, or for those who have done our classes or CFGdegree and want to gain additional knowledge and skills in a topic area.
Our Tech Tasters are available for all members globally!
Boost your CV with certification
Keeping up-to-date with tech topics and being able to showcase your passion for continuous learning in tech is a huge booster for any CV, interview, or portfolio!
Each member that takes part and completes the a Tech Taster topic will receive a certificate to confirm participation.
If you complete our special edition Tech Taster Themes, you’ll receive an additional certificate showcasing your specialised topic knowledge on the theme.
EXPLORE OUR TECH TASTER COURSES
COMING SOON!
We are excited to let you know that we are currently working on a Tech Taster glow up that will be unveiled this September!
NEW INTERACTIVE COURSES
Our new Tech Taster format will include interactive quizzes, code-alongs (where applicable) and self-paced modules with support resources.
LEARNING HUB ACCESS & FLEXIBLE LEARNING
When September arrives, all of Tech Tasters will be available on our new Learning Hub! This allows you to access the course at any time and complete the modules around your schedule and commitments.
With each Tech Taster containing four interactive modules, you can complete a Tech Taster in as little as 4-hours or take the course at your own preferred pace – the choice is yours!
*NEW* TECH TASTER THEMES
Oh hey, new product! We are excited to also announce that we are working with our company partners to bring you all-new Tech Taster Themes!
Think AI, Cyber Security, Sustainable Tech and more 🚀
These “Special Edition” themes will give you a more in-depth introduction to an exciting tech concept or area. Like all our courses, these are flexible, so you can choose to complete all three topics or they will be available as individual certified Tech Tasters too.
But the big bonus is that you’ll get an extra certification by completing all three Tech Tasters in the theme, plus all that extra knowledge and know-how!
In the meantime, we have some of our on-demand MOOC/Tech Taster courses available until the end of August 2025 for you to enjoy!
FEATURED: SPECIAL EDITION TECH TASTER SERIES
Our Tech Taster Featured Themes allow you to take part in three individual Tech Tasters that will give you a more robust knowledge and skill set across that topic. Upon completion of the three topics in the theme, you’ll receive a bonus certification recognising your achievement in completing this special edition themed topic series.
UNLOCKING TECH CYBER ESSENTIALS WITH GCHQ FOR A SAFER WORLD
GCHQ are giving you the opportunity to complete their Tech Taster series across Cyber Security to give you a well-rounded starter pack to operate safely. You can complete each session individually OR – as we recommend – complete all three for a bonus certification.
INTRO TO CYBER SECURITY
Access our free courses to build your own tech career pathway linked to in-demand skills.
INTRO TO C#
Access our free courses to build your own tech career pathway linked to in-demand skills.
INTRO TO ETHICAL HACKING
Access our free courses to build your own tech career pathway linked to in-demand skills.
ALL AVAILABLE TECH TASTER COURSES
INTRO TO CODING
SPONSORED BY:
ABOUT THE COURSE
Completely new to tech and need a place to start?! Our Intro to Coding course is the best place to start!
Learn about what coding is and why it is important, starting with the basic concepts of computer programming, data types and structures, control structures and functions and understanding errors.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll build your understanding of how code works and get a taste of writing simple programs.
- Module 1: What is coding and why is it important?
- Module 2: Different forms of Data Structures
- Module 3: Control Structures and Functions
- Module 4: Errors, Types of errors and Error Handling
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge, and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course must be completed by 26 August 2025 to be eligible for a certificate.
CAREER PATHWAYS
This is a great starting point to learn what topics or concepts you enjoy in tech. After an Intro to Coding Tech Taster, you could try our more Tech Taster topics or go on to one of our Coding Kickstarter Classes to build up your foundational knowledge.
INTRO TO AGILE & SCRUM
ABOUT THE COURSE
Agile and Scrum are reshaping how teams work, innovate, and deliver value. This Tech Taster introduces you to the mindset behind Agile and the structure of Scrum, showing how flexible, collaborative approaches can drive faster, smarter results.
You’ll get a feel for sprints, team dynamics, and real-world tools like Jira – all designed to help you confidently step into Agile ways of working.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll build your understanding of key agile and scrum concepts.
- Module 1: Introduction to Agile and Scrum
- Module 2: Sprints, teams and ceremonies
- Module 3: Jira to manage your Scrum project
- Module 4: Scrum in real life
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course is currently on-demand only, without a final certification, as our live sessions have finished.
CAREER PATHWAYS
This Agile & Scrum Tech Taster is a great starting point to explore how modern tech teams work and deliver value.
Whether you’re new to tech or already working in the industry, this session will help you understand the mindset and methods behind Agile and Scrum – skills that are in demand across roles.
After this taster, you can explore other Tech Taster topics or start building some knowledge across JavaScript as a pathway to our Product Management CFGdegree linked to project management, product ownership, or delivery-focused roles.
INTRO TO CLOUD & DEPLOYMENT
ABOUT THE COURSE
Cloud technology is a core part of how companies build, scale, and deliver digital products.
In this taster, you’ll explore the basics of cloud computing, get to know models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and gain hands-on experience with AWS tools and services.
Perfect for building practical cloud skills and discovering if cloud is the right path for you.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll build your understanding of cloud computing and one of the key cloud providers – AWS
- Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Module 2: Cloud Deployment Models and Services
- Module 3: Intro to AWS
- Module 4: AWS Services
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course is currently on-demand only, without a final certification, as our live sessions have finished.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Understanding cloud and deployment is essential across modern tech roles.
Whether you’re pursuing software development, DevOps, data engineering, or cyber security, cloud skills (especially in platforms like AWS) give you an edge.
After this taster, you can build on your knowledge with our Coding Kickstarter Classes across Python, Data, JavaScript or C# and then look to deeper training on our CFGdegree plus our DevOps and Cloud +Masters for roles across Cloud Engineering, DevOps Engineering or Platform Engineering.
INTRO TO ASSESSMENTS
ABOUT THE COURSE
Feeling unsure about an upcoming tech assessment or coding interview?
This Tech Taster walks you through what to expect, the different types of assessments used by employers, and how to prepare effectively.
You’ll also get hands-on experience with platforms like HackerRank and try out practice questions with expert guidance, so you can approach your next tech assessment with confidence.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll gain insights into the tech hiring process when it comes to assessments.
- Module 1: Intro to Assessments
- Module 2:Intro to Assessment Platforms
- Module 3: HackerRank: Completing assessments – part one
- Module 4: HackerRank: Completing assessments – part two
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course is currently on-demand only, without a final certification, as our live sessions have finished.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Technical assessments are a key step in landing any role in tech.
Whether you’re aiming for software engineering, data, cloud, or product roles, most employers use coding tasks, logic challenges, or technical interviews to assess skills.
This taster helps you build the confidence and strategies to succeed, no matter which tech path you choose next.
INTRO TO THE C-FAMILY
Sponsored by our partner GCHQ, this Tech Taster theme launching in September will allow you to master the foundations of programming with our ‘C Family’ Tech Taster series, guiding you from understanding fundamental C concepts and data manipulation to building high-performance C++ applications and modern C# solutions.
INTRO TO AI
In November, you’ll have the chance to learn all about AI, thanks to our partners, DSTL.
Unleash the power of artificial intelligence with our ‘All About AI’ Tech Taster series, guiding you from understanding foundational machine learning concepts and mastering prompt engineering, to building secure and ethical AI systems.
INTRO TO TECH ESSENTIALS
2026 will kick -off with some more exciting Tech Themes, thanks to DSTL.
In January, you’ll be able to build your essential digital toolkit with our comprehensive ‘Tech Basics’ Tech Taster series. This theme guides you from understanding the fundamental principles of coding and mastering Python programming, all the way to the essentials of data manipulation, setting you up for success in the tech world.
INTRO TO SUSTAINABLE TECH
Building upon our topics, in February, you’ll be able to explore the critical topic of Sustainable Tech!
This theme combines coding fundamentals with an emphasis on ethical, inclusive, and eco-conscious technology. Through the three themed Tech Tasters learners explore sustainable design, circular tech practices, efficient programming, and the environmental impact of software and cloud systems, gaining practical skills to build responsible digital solutions.
Keep a lookout on this page and our newsletters for more announcements 👀
Keep a lookout on this page and our newsletters for more announcements 👀
ALL AVAILABLE TECH TASTER COURSES
INTRO TO CODING
SPONSORED BY:
ABOUT THE COURSE
Completely new to tech and need a place to start?! Our Intro to Coding course is the best place to start!
Learn about what coding is and why it is important, starting with the basic concepts of computer programming, data types and structures, control structures and functions and understanding errors.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll build your understanding of how code works and get a taste of writing simple programs.
- Module 1: What is coding and why is it important?
- Module 2: Different forms of Data Structures
- Module 3: Control Structures and Functions
- Module 4: Errors, Types of errors and Error Handling
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge, and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course must be completed by 26 August 2025 to be eligible for a certificate.
CAREER PATHWAYS
This is a great starting point to learn what topics or concepts you enjoy in tech. After an Intro to Coding Tech Taster, you could try our more Tech Taster topics or go on to one of our Coding Kickstarter Classes to build up your foundational knowledge.
INTRO TO AGILE & SCRUM
ABOUT THE COURSE
Agile and Scrum are reshaping how teams work, innovate, and deliver value. This Tech Taster introduces you to the mindset behind Agile and the structure of Scrum, showing how flexible, collaborative approaches can drive faster, smarter results.
You’ll get a feel for sprints, team dynamics, and real-world tools like Jira – all designed to help you confidently step into Agile ways of working.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll build your understanding of key agile and scrum concepts.
- Module 1: Introduction to Agile and Scrum
- Module 2: Sprints, teams and ceremonies
- Module 3: Jira to manage your Scrum project
- Module 4: Scrum in real life
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course is currently on-demand only, without a final certification, as our live sessions have finished.
CAREER PATHWAYS
This Agile & Scrum Tech Taster is a great starting point to explore how modern tech teams work and deliver value.
Whether you’re new to tech or already working in the industry, this session will help you understand the mindset and methods behind Agile and Scrum – skills that are in demand across roles.
After this taster, you can explore other Tech Taster topics or start building some knowledge across JavaScript as a pathway to our Product Management CFGdegree linked to project management, product ownership, or delivery-focused roles.
INTRO TO CLOUD & DEPLOYMENT
ABOUT THE COURSE
Cloud technology is a core part of how companies build, scale, and deliver digital products.
In this taster, you’ll explore the basics of cloud computing, get to know models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and gain hands-on experience with AWS tools and services.
Perfect for building practical cloud skills and discovering if cloud is the right path for you.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll build your understanding of cloud computing and one of the key cloud providers – AWS
- Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Module 2: Cloud Deployment Models and Services
- Module 3: Intro to AWS
- Module 4: AWS Services
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course is currently on-demand only, without a final certification, as our live sessions have finished.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Understanding cloud and deployment is essential across modern tech roles.
Whether you’re pursuing software development, DevOps, data engineering, or cyber security, cloud skills (especially in platforms like AWS) give you an edge.
After this taster, you can build on your knowledge with our Coding Kickstarter Classes across Python, Data, JavaScript or C# and then look to deeper training on our CFGdegree plus our DevOps and Cloud +Masters for roles across Cloud Engineering, DevOps Engineering or Platform Engineering.
INTRO TO ASSESSMENTS
ABOUT THE COURSE
Feeling unsure about an upcoming tech assessment or coding interview?
This Tech Taster walks you through what to expect, the different types of assessments used by employers, and how to prepare effectively.
You’ll also get hands-on experience with platforms like HackerRank and try out practice questions with expert guidance, so you can approach your next tech assessment with confidence.
MODULES OVERVIEW
Through four recorded sessions, you’ll gain insights into the tech hiring process when it comes to assessments.
- Module 1: Intro to Assessments
- Module 2:Intro to Assessment Platforms
- Module 3: HackerRank: Completing assessments – part one
- Module 4: HackerRank: Completing assessments – part two
Each session comes with short quizzes to help you check your knowledge and earn a certificate once you’ve completed them all.
This course is currently on-demand only, without a final certification, as our live sessions have finished.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Technical assessments are a key step in landing any role in tech.
Whether you’re aiming for software engineering, data, cloud, or product roles, most employers use coding tasks, logic challenges, or technical interviews to assess skills.
This taster helps you build the confidence and strategies to succeed, no matter which tech path you choose next.
INTRO TO THE C-FAMILY
Sponsored by our partner GCHQ, this Tech Taster theme launching in September will allow you to master the foundations of programming with our ‘C Family’ Tech Taster series, guiding you from understanding fundamental C concepts and data manipulation to building high-performance C++ applications and modern C# solutions.
INTRO TO AI
In November, you’ll have the chance to learn all about AI, thanks to our partners, DSTL.
Unleash the power of artificial intelligence with our ‘All About AI’ Tech Taster series, guiding you from understanding foundational machine learning concepts and mastering prompt engineering, to building secure and ethical AI systems.
INTRO TO TECH ESSENTIALS
2026 will kick -off with some more exciting Tech Themes, thanks to DSTL.
In January, you’ll be able to build your essential digital toolkit with our comprehensive ‘Tech Basics’ Tech Taster series. This theme guides you from understanding the fundamental principles of coding and mastering Python programming, all the way to the essentials of data manipulation, setting you up for success in the tech world.
INTRO TO SUSTAINABLE TECH
Building upon our topics, in February, you’ll be able to explore the critical topic of Sustainable Tech!
This theme combines coding fundamentals with an emphasis on ethical, inclusive, and eco-conscious technology. Through the three themed Tech Tasters learners explore sustainable design, circular tech practices, efficient programming, and the environmental impact of software and cloud systems, gaining practical skills to build responsible digital solutions.
Keep a lookout on this page and our newsletters for more announcements 👀
HEAR FROM THE TEAM AND COMMUNITY
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT TECH TASTERS
“Tech Tasters (formerly MOOCs) provided a broad overview of the tech landscape, allowing me to explore various programming languages and technologies at my own pace. They built a foundational understanding of key concepts in computer science and software development. The flexibility of Tech Tasters enabled me to balance learning with my existing commitments, making the daunting task of acquiring new skills more manageable. ”
Heather O'Grady
Apprentice Dynamics Developer, Intellectual Property Office
“Participating in the Tech Taster (formerly MOOCs) Introduction to Agile Scrum, has provided me with valuable insights into these methodologies. Understanding Agile principles and the Scrum framework has been instrumental in my role as a SME, where it’s imperative that I contribute more effectively to projects and initiatives within my organization.”
Annie Feng Yang
Senior Tech Risk Engineer, JustEat Takeaway
“What I love about the CFG courses is the wide range of topics they cover. I work on several tech projects at a time, and one of the toughest challenges is getting up to speed with all the acronyms and processes on each new project. The Tech Tasters (formerly MOOCs) have been fantastic for helping me get to grips with the terminology and providing a solid foundation so I can walk into meetings with confidence. One of my favourite Tech Tasters was the Agile and Scrum course. The course covered everything from the basics of Agile versus Waterfall to the intricacies of Scrum, including sprints, team roles, and ceremonies. It even provided an overview of Jira, which was really interesting. The insights and skills I gained from that course have been a great addition to my project manager toolkit.”
Boo Jenkinson
Project Manager, PXC
“As someone who is working as an Engineer, the Tech Tasters (formerly MOOCs) have been amazing! Sometimes I get curious on new concepts, programming languages, and applications of code. Tech Tasters provide a really accessible way to get to know new concepts and build something new that you wouldn’t do in your career. Awhile back I did an AI Tech Taster in Python and since then it’s really helped me flourish in current projects to do with Generative AI and Machine Learning.”
Mariam Hussein
Software Engineer, Slalom Build
FAQs
Are Tech Tasters suitable for beginners?
Yes, our Tech Tasters are the perfect “coding for beginners” option. These 100% free sessions will introduce you to in-demand tech concepts, languages, and other key skills, providing a great introduction to coding.
These online courses will give you a great taste of key tech topics – from UX/UI to bug fixing, languages to CVs and applications. After each session, you complete a quick quiz on the topic to earn your certificate on completion.
Are these courses free?
Yes, all our courses are 100% free! They are a great place to start and sessions will introduce you to in-demand tech concepts, languages, and other key skills, getting you ready to explore potential career pathways in tech.
Are these courses online?
Yes! They are free and hosted by our friendly Code First Girls instructors and they are suitable for anyone over 18+ wishing to get started in tech, or brush up on their skills.
How long do these courses last?
Our Tech Tasters have four modules to complete – all fully self-paced to fit around your schedule. At the end of a module, there is a quiz to test your newfound skills and knowledge.
Each module takes about an hour to complete, and you are in full control as to when you complete each session!
You have up to four weeks to complete the course overall including all lessons and quizzes to get certified.
Our live courses (known as MOOCs) are available for a limited time only and are short coding courses with four 1-hour sessions.
Why should I do a Tech Taster?
Not only are Tech Tasters perfect for getting an introduction and learning a new tech topic, but they also put you on the path to your tech career!
After completing a Tech Taster, you can expand your knowledge with our Coding Kickstarter Classes, which will then make you eligible for our CFGdegree.
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