TECH TASTERS - coding for beginners
TECH TASTERS - coding for beginners
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LEARN NEW TECH SKILLS
The CFG Tech Tasters make the perfect coding courses for beginners or those with some tech know-how!
In just 4 lessons, you’ll learn a new tech skill and get certified with our Tech Tasters, designed to give beginners a good foundational knowledge across key tech topics including languages, problem-solving and career confidence.
FREE ONLINE COURSES
Our Tech Tasters are 100% free and will introduce you to in-demand tech concepts and languages and other key skills.
Ran by our fantastic instructors and often co-hosted by our partner companies – our online courses are available to all women across the globe!
EXPLORE OUR TECH TASTERS
EXPLORE OUR TECH TASTERS
Much like any tech role, you’ll get involved in sprints to build and ship new tech features and products. We thought the term ‘sprint’ was a fitting name for a our MOOC powerhouse learning which run across 4 sessions focused on a key topic where you will walk away with new skills and knowledge.
Not only that, after completing a MOOC Sprint, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge further by taking part in a MOOC Challenge linked to your Sprint topic.
Our MOOC Sprints are open to all CFG members globally and are 100% free for all participants.
Tech Tasters run over 4 lessons, each being 1-hour sessions going into the detail of a key topic area.
At the end of the 4 lessons, you’ll walk away with a deeper knowledge of a key topic and have the opportunity to test your knowledge with a bite-sized quiz!
There will be a range of topics from introductions to languages, problem-solving, career pathways and more!
With each Tech Taster you’ll receive a shiny certificate if completed before the deadline.
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. These online courses are great for those starting and wanting to learn more about a topic, or for those who have done our class or CFGdegree and want to gain additional knowledge and skills in a topic area.
AND, are available for all CFG members globally.
We know that sometimes life gets in the way of a good learning session, so all of our Tech Tasters are completely 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 and associated content to complete each lesson and quiz.
PLUS, when you complete the Tech Taster, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
Available for a limited time only! We’re unleashing some mini hackathon vibes with our MOOC Challenges. Our MOOC Challenges will allow members to test their knowledge in a key topic area with a project or challenge to complete.
Much like a hackathon, there will be a kick-off event, time to develop your response, and a final presentation session – with this all happening over four weeks.
Challenges and projects are a great way to not only test your knowledge but also for building a portfolio and adding to your CV!
Our MOOC Challenges are open to all CFG members globally and are 100% free for all participants. If you would love to take up the challenge but don’t think you have the skillset for it, check out our related Sprints first to get yourself challenge ready!
Each MOOC Challenge will begin with a kick-off event where the challenge statement and project will be presented.
Usually, these will be presented by our partner companies who may be seeking solutions to real-life tech challenges and looking for tech talent to show them the way!
Our MOOC Challenges are open to all CFG members globally!
It is always good to challenge yourself and put new skills (or old ones!) to the test!
Our MOOC Challenges are designed to follow our MOOC Sprint topics so that those who have participated in the Sprints can then test what they have just learnt.
These challenges are open to all participants, however, our linked Sprints are here to give you all the tools and skill sets to complete.
From the kick-off date, you will have four weeks to submit your response.
Finally, after all of your hard work, you get the opportunity to showcase your work to our partners who are your judges. Showcase all you have learned and worked on with a final presentation where one of our lucky challengers will be awarded the winner.
The final session will take place after around four weeks of free time to complete the challenge.
We are incredibly excited to have our partner companies involved and to see your solutions presented to the challenge.
Problem-solving is a key skill to have in tech and being able to showcase that you have participated in MOOC Challenges will be a great booster to any CV and portfolio.
Each member that takes part and completes the MOOC Challenge will receive a certificate to confirm participation.
You’ll also have a great project to add to your portfolio and be able to add this to your GitHub, website or other pages showcasing your work!
LIVE COURSES - LIMITED TIME ONLY
Join us live for our Sprint Intro Courses, followed by an optional Challenge! All hosted live by expert instructors, you’ll have 4 live sessions across 4 weeks and then a chance put your knowledge to good use with a challenge.
Hurry, available for a limited time only!
LIVE COURSE - LIMITED TIME ONLY
INTRO TO CODING
STARTS: TUESDAY 17TH JUNE @ 6PM BST
This 4-week introductory coding course brought to you by Bank of America, covers fundamental programming concepts, including variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, and error handling, with a focus on understanding both theory and practical application.
Session 1: What is coding and why is it important?
Live lesson: Tuesday 17 June, 6PM BST
- Intro to coding
- Compiler vs Interpreter
- Low level vs High level programming language
- Basic concepts of computer programming, such as variables
- Different types of data types – Integer, Floating points (Decimals), Booleans
Session 2: Different forms of Data Structures
Live lesson: Tuesday 24 June, 6PM BST
- Operators in programming- +,-,*,/,%,&,|, >,<,!,~, etc
- Strings
- Lists or Arrays
- Associated arrays such as Dictionary, Maps
Session 3: Control structures and Functions
Live lesson: Tuesday 1 July, 6PM BST
- Conditional Statements – If, Else if and Else
- Loops – for, while, do-while and their basic structure
- Commonly used keywords with Loops- break, continue, pass
- Functions
Session 4: Errors, Types of errors and Error Handling
Live lesson: Tuesday 8 July, 6PM BST
- Syntax errors, logic errors, runtime errors
- How to troubleshoot and debug code
- Art of Pseudocode and making flowchart
- A small taste of how to write simple programs in a programming language, such as Python
Followed by: Intro to Coding Challenge
The Intro to Coding Challenge with Bank of America is a 4-week challenge helping you develop your programming skills while gaining valuable practical experience.
Kick-off: Tuesday 22 July 6PM BST
LEARN A NEW SKILL IN 4 LESSONS WITH A TECH TASTER!
Sign up to our self-paced Tech Taster courses and learn a new skill in just 4 lessons. You’ll have 4 weeks to complete all 4 sessions and mini-quizzes to earn a certificate 🏆! From Coding and Data, to self-development, our courses are designed to fit around your schedule and are great to familiarise yourself with a new topic or as a refresher!
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
INTRO TO JAVASCRIPT
LESSONS RELEASED: 5TH MARCH @ 6PM
JavaScript is a dynamic programming language that’s used for web development, in web applications, game development, and loads more. It allows you to implement dynamic features on web pages that cannot be done with only HTML and CSS.
Our Intro to JavaScript Tech Taster will give all members an initial intro to key concepts and this is a fantastic starting point for anyone who is curious about coding and would like a few taster sessions to understand how it can work across tech and businesses.
Complete before Wednesday, 26th March 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1: Hello World
- Overview of JS
- Strings & Output
- Constants & Debugging
- Joining Strings
Session 2: Unleashing Variables and Numbers
- Data Types
- Numbers & Input
- Variables with let
- Comparison Operators
Session 3: Making Decisions
- Conditional statement
- Logical Operators
- Functions
- Data types: Undefined and Null
Session 4: Working with Data
- Arrays
- Arrays: Push and Pop
- Objects
- Loops: For
- Loops: While
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
intro to BUSINESS ANALYSIS
LESSONS RELEASED: 5TH MARCH @ 6PM
Business Analysis is crucial for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions! If you’re ready to dive into this dynamic field, our Business Analysis Tech Taster is perfect for you.
You’ll explore key aspects of business analysis, providing a solid foundation to build upon. This course covers everything from understanding the role of a Business Analyst and comparing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to mastering requirements-gathering techniques and UML. You’ll also learn to document and prioritize requirements using various methods and tools like Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Lucidchart.
Complete before Wednesday, 26th March 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1: Introduction to Business Analysis
- Intro to Business Analysis
- The role of a Business Analyst
- Introduction to Agile and Waterfall
- Business Analysis and Agile
Session 2: Understanding Users and Requirements
- Understanding Users and Stakeholders needs
- Requirements Gathering Techniques
- UML (Unified Modelling Language)
- User Stories and Use Cases
Session 3: Documenting and Prioritising Requirements
- Writing clear and concise requirements
- Functional and non-functional requirements
- Prioritising requirements
- MoSCoW method, Kano analysis, Impact/Effort matrix
Session 4: Business Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Intro to tools and software
- Jira and Confluence, Miro and Lucidchart
- What next?
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
INTRO TO PYTHON
AVAILABLE FROM: 7TH MAY @ 6PM
This Python course offers hands-on learning, building a strong foundation with basics like variables, conditions, and functions. You’ll gain practical skills by working on projects like a spelling checker, and learn key concepts like logic, libraries, and arguments. By the end, you’ll be ready to tackle real-world coding challenges and explore a variety of career paths in tech!
Complete before Wednesday, 28th May 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1:Introduction to Python
- Install Python on your machine
- Why learn Python?
- Hello World!
- Variables
- Conditions
Session 2: Operations in Python
- Assigning Values
- Comparing values
- Assessing Logic
Session 3: Functions in Python
- Lambda functions
- Local and Global Scope
- Spelling checker project
Session 4: Statements, arguments and libraries in Python
- Python Libraries
- Return Statements
- Arguments
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
INTRO TO c#
AVAILABLE FROM: 7th may @ 6PM
Are you ready to revolutionize your coding skills and dive into the world of C# programming? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced coder looking to level up, this course equips you with essential skills to master C# programming. Join us on a journey where you’ll explore foundational elements, learn core concepts, and build practical projects, all designed to elevate your coding prowess to new heights.
Complete before Wednesday, 28th May 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1:Introduction To C#
- Why C#?
- Setup
- Data Types
- Operators
- Variables
- Conditionals
Session 2: C# Fundamentals
- Functions (Methods)
- Working with user input
- Arrays
- Loops
Session 3: Core Concepts I
- Definition of Terminologies
- Classes
- Objects
Session 4: Core Concepts II
- Interfaces
- Inheritance
- Extra: Lists
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
AVAILABLE FROM: 7TH MAY @ 6PM
Career development is about empowering yourself to navigate and thrive professionally! If you’re ready to embark on this transformative journey, this class is perfect. Each lesson, you’ll get an overview of crucial aspects of career growth, from overcoming barriers and developing essential skills to making strategic career decisions and utilising powerful tools like networking and negotiation. This course could be the first step in your journey to achieving your professional goals and advancing your career!
Complete before Wednesday, 28th May 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1: Introduction to career development
- Things you should know before embarking on your career development journey
- Internal and external barriers to growth for women in the workplace
- Self-advocacy
- Brag docs – track your achievements and make them visible
Session 2: Skills development
- Progression frameworks
- How to leverage your progression framework for career growth (and what to do if you don’t have one)
- Which technical skills should you learn?
- Feedback loops
Session 3: Just keep growing
- Making decisions on when it’s time to move on
- Way to develop your career beyond promotions
- Pivoting your role
- Getting the most out of your manager
- Mentorship
Session 4: Other Awesome Career Development Tools
- Networking
- Community
- The art of negotiation
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
INTRO TO AGILE & SCRUM
AVAILABLE FROM: 4TH JUNE @ 6PM
Agile and Scrum are transforming the way teams work and deliver value! If you’re eager to understand these powerful methodologies, our Agile & Scrum Tech Taster is perfect for you. Explore different aspects of Agile and Scrum and gain a great foundation to build upon. From comparing Agile to Waterfall and understanding Scrum benefits to diving into sprints, team roles, and ceremonies, this course covers it all. You’ll also learn to manage your Scrum projects using Jira and tackle real-life Scrum challenges.
Complete before Wednesday, 25th June 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1: Introduction to Agile and Scrum
- Agile vs. Waterfall
- Different Agile Frameworks
- Benefits and features of Scrum
Session 2: Sprints, teams and ceremonies
- Team members involved in Scrum
- What is a sprint
- Scrum ‘ceremonies’
Session 3: Jira to manage your Scrum project
- Introduction to Jira
- How to create a stories & epics
- Boards, Filters & JQL
Session 4: Scrum in real life
- More Jira: Dashboards
- Common Scrum misconceptions & challenges
- Scrum master Day-to-Day
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
INTRO TO CLOUD & DEPLOYMENT
AVAILABLE FROM: 4TH JUNE @ 6PM
Cloud technology is reshaping how businesses operate! Across four sessions, you’ll learn the fundamentals of cloud computing, dive into cloud deployment models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and get hands-on experience with AWS. From understanding the AWS global infrastructure to mastering the AWS console and services, this course is your gateway to building cloud expertise. Start your journey toward becoming a cloud computing pro today!
Complete before Wednesday, 25th June 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Define cloud computing and its key characteristics
- History of Cloud
- Benefits and challenges of using the cloud
- Key cloud service providers and their services
Session 2: Cloud Deployment Models and Services
- Service Models
- Public cloud
- Private cloud
- Hybrid cloud
Session 3: Intro to AWS
- What is AWS
- AWS Global Infrastructure
- AWS High Availability Concept
- AWS Edge Locations
Session 4: AWS Services
- AWS Services Interactions
- AWS Console
- AWS CLI
- AWS SDK
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Free and open to all CFG Members
INTRO TO ASSESSMENTS
AVAILABLE FROM: 4TH JUNE @ 6PM
Have an upcoming Tech Assessment but don’t know how to go about it? Is it your first assessment and you don’t have a clue how to practice? In this Tech Taster, we’ll take you through the ins and outs of the interview process and the different types of assessments available so you are well-equipped. Gain experience in using HackerRank as our instructors guide you through the platform and try out some practice questions.
Complete before Wednesday, 25th June 2025 to get certified! 🏆
Session 1: Intro to Assessments
- Tech industry interview process
- Non-coding assessments
- Coding assessments and types
Session 2: Intro to Assessment Platforms
- LeetCode
- Codewars
- HackerRank
- HackerRank new AI features
Session 3: HackerRank: Completing assessments pt. 1
- How to use the platform for practice
- How do you get input and produce expected output
- How to work through a problem – Python, JavaScript, SQL (or instructors choice)
Session 4: HackerRank: Completing assessments pt. 2
- HackerRank for assessments
- HackerRank top tips for assessments
- Getting the most out of HackerRank
TECH TASTER
FAQS
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.
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.
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.
Fully self-paced to fit around your schedule, they can be completed in the time that works for you! All 4 lessons and quizzes must be completed in order to get certified and before the deadline stated – this is usually 4 weeks!
Other questions? Visit our knowledge base for more information.