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CFGDEGREE
Level up with our 16-week CFGdegree in either data science, software or data engineering, full-stack or product management.
Get sponsored by amazing brands and partners, linked with incredible job roles or choose your own career pathway with education-only opportunities.
DID WE MENTION IT IS 100% FREE?
No hidden costs or fees when you graduate, no IOUs, no debt. 100% free for all learners. Period.
OUR CFGDEGREE
COMPANY PARTNERS
All the companies below have or are supporting CFG members with sponsored places on our CFGdegree cohorts (with this list continually growing!). Each of these companies is playing such an important role in the education and training of women in tech, but also in providing job opportunities and work experience at the end of their CFGdegree, ultimately driving change and shifting the stats around diversity in tech.
OPEN UP NEW
CAREER PATHWAYS
We partner with a range of companies who are working with us to provide this training and potential job roles at the end of the course for certified candidates.
Your CFGdegree will train you up for a career pathway in either data science, software or data engineering, full-stack or product management with a range of roles that could be pursued.
The CFGdegree is 100% FREE for all candidates.
A one-of-a-kind learning experience and career pathway with some of the UK and Ireland’s most sought-after employers and players in tech!
The world is your oyster (literally!). Benefit from our specialised education and secure your dream job with our international partners.
Take your own career to the next level with our education-only opportunities with your chance to take on contracting roles.
CFGDEGREE
SPECIALISATIONS
Software or Data Engineering CAREER PATHWAY
The skills you will learn in our Software or Data Engineering CFGdegree will allow you to explore a software engineering career pathway, with roles including software engineer, back-end programmer, Cyber Security, cloud engineer, solutions architect, devOps and more!
- APIs and microservices
- Data structures and libraries
- Object-orientated programming
- Recursion programming and linked lists
- Debugging and algorithm design
Software or Data Engineering CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering data types, functions, standard libraries, decision-making with if logic, Python data structures, testing, file I/O, and Python APIs
Throughout this course, you’ll explore key database fundamentals including data manipulation, table creation, SELECT queries, query optimization, logical operators, constraints, relational database design, primary and foreign keys, filtering, sorting, aggregation, joins, unions, subqueries, stored procedures, user-defined functions, views, locks, and database backup techniques
During this course, you’ll engage in a variety of activities, including a mock exam, exploring exception handling and debugging techniques, practicing testing methods such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing. You’ll also undertake a Python project where you’ll build your own API connecting to a database, engage in coding practice sessions, receive career advice, and gain insights into project management strategies before the final exam.
Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.
Now that your foundation layer of learning has completed, your CFGdegree software specialisation starts to build out further with topics such as Object Orientated Programming and Python data structures, stacks and queues.
In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into complex data structures, exploring topics like linked lists, recursion programming and graphs.
The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across algorithms and algorithm design. There will also be a final assessment as part of the course certification.
Data Science CAREER PATHWAY
DATA ANALYST - SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - AI/ML - ARCHITECT & MORE
The skills you will learn in our Data Science CFGdegree will allow you to explore a data career pathway, with roles including data analyst, machine learning, data architect, data scientist, applications/data visualisation engineer, business analyst, just to name a few!
- SQL syntax, queries, and logic operators
- APIs and integrations
- Analytical libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
- Scientific data processes & machine learning
- Predictive modelling and algorithms
Data Science CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering data types, functions, standard libraries, decision-making with if logic, Python data structures, testing, file I/O, and Python APIs
Throughout this course, you’ll explore key database fundamentals including data manipulation, table creation, SELECT queries, query optimization, logical operators, constraints, relational database design, primary and foreign keys, filtering, sorting, aggregation, joins, unions, subqueries, stored procedures, user-defined functions, views, locks, and database backup techniques
During this course, you’ll engage in a variety of activities, including a mock exam, exploring exception handling and debugging techniques, practicing testing methods such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing. You’ll also undertake a Python project where you’ll build your own API connecting to a database, engage in coding practice sessions, receive career advice, and gain insights into project management strategies before the final exam.
You will also have time to test your knowledge and practise your coding in week seven.
Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.
Now that your foundation layer of learning has been completed, your CFGdegree data specialisation starts to build out further by growing your understanding of the different analytical libraries and packages including Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into scientific data processes, exploring topics like machine learning, data cleaning, and data analysis.
The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across predictive modelling, programming algorithms and evaluation. There will also be a final assessment as part of the course certification.
FULL-STACK DEVELOPER CAREER PATHWAY
The skills you will learn in our Full-Stack CFGdegree will allow you to explore all sorts of roles as a developer as you’ll learn both front-end and back-end skills, and how to connect the two. You’ll be able to take on roles like full-stack developer (obvs!), front-end developer, back-end developer, mobile app developer and loads more!
- Front-end development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
- Interface and design planning
- Navigation with Router and using TypeScript
- Back-end infrastructure including Angular, debugging, and version control
- Overview of Linux and command line
FULL-STACK CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team.
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering conditions & logic, working with data, and practical applications in Javascript, alongside an introduction to the DOM, HTML, and CSS.
During weeks 4-5 of the foundation course, you’ll learn about key areas of data management including database creation and SQL syntax, queries, logic operators, and constraints, plus a load more! You will also have a mini-break to recap your learning and revise before the first assessment.
During this course, you’ll practice debugging and testing in Javascript, and building APIs with Node.js. You’ll practice your new coding skills in sessions, and end the foundation module with an exam to demonstrate your new knowledge.
Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.
After completing your foundation layer of learning, your CFGdegree full-stack specialisation starts to build out further, kicking off with a deep dive into web dev and React. You’ll explore areas such as HTML, CSS (incl. Bootstrap), JavaScript, React and get into areas like design, interfaces, including UX/UI concepts.
In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into navigation, Router props, React hooks and progress onto TypeScript.
The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across version control, debugging, Linux, and the integration of back-end with front-end. There will also be a final assessment as part of the course certification.
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CAREER PATHWAY
The skills you will learn in our Product Management CFGdegree will allow you to explore a product management career pathway, with roles in digital product management, growth product management, and technical product manager just to name a few!
- Product management concepts
- Product vision and life cycle
- Product related research and user stories
- The development process
- Presenting and launching products
product management CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team.
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering conditions & logic, working with data, and practical applications in Javascript, alongside an introduction to the DOM, HTML, and CSS.
During weeks 4-5 of the foundation course, you’ll learn about key areas of data management including database creation and SQL syntax, queries, logic operators, and constraints, plus a load more! You will also have a mini-break to recap your learning and revise before the first assessment.
During this course you’ll practice debugging and testing in Javascript, and building APIs with Node.js. You’ll practice your new coding skills in sessions, and end the foundation module with an exam to demonstrate your new knowledge.
Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.
After completing your foundation layer of learning, your CFGdegree Product Management specialisation starts to build out further, kicking off with a deep dive into product manager role and responsibilities.
You’ll explore areas such as product vision, product lifecycle, product manager types and project work. You will gain knowledge in product initiation through market research, product mapping, prioritisation, development tools, data analysis and financials.
In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into user experience design, prototyping, user story capture, hands on workshops and building the project alongside the development team. You will learn how to weigh trade offs between product requirements, design requirements, engineering efforts and quality in the development process.
The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across managing your team and learning more about agile methodology and scrum master role. You will have a deep dive into quality assurance, testing and bug catching prioritisation, and product metrics to measure success. You will learn best practices in product documentation and iteration and develop various skills through assessment and final project presentation.
CFGDEGREE APPLICATION PROCESS
The CFGdegree application process has a few stages to ensure all candidates have the right level of knowledge and are a good fit for the company and role/s they are applying for. Our CFGdegree is an intensive course, so we want to give all candidates the best chance of being successful on the course!
1. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Submit your application online for your chosen company. You can only submit ONE application for the CFGdegree. During the application, you can also specify two backup companies to be considered for if unsuccessful in your first choice.
2. ONLINE TECH ASSESSMENT
If you meet our initial eligibility criteria, you’ll be sent a tech assessment link to complete (ideally within 7 days). You can choose between software, full-stack or data assessment. You will need to score 50% or above to pass. Scores between 40-49% will be invited to retry a second time.
3.VIDEO INTERVIEW - VIDEO Q&A
If you pass the tech assessment, you will then be invited to complete a short video interview online. It will have four questions for you to answer.
4. ASSESSMENT & INTERVIEW COACHING
Ahead of your invite to interview with a sponsor company – we will provide you with Confidence Coaching. At this stage, you may also be asked to complete a company-specific assessment.
5. INTERVIEW WITH COMPANY
The last stage is usually an interview with the company sponsoring your place and who may be offering roles to candidates at the end of the CFGdegree.
6. CONFIRMED PLACE
Yaaaasss kweeen! Once your place is confirmed, you’ll also receive loads more details via our programmes team on schedules etc.
FIVE REASONS TO
GET INVOLVED
HIGHLY REGARDED SKILL
SUPER IN DEMAND
Not only are qualifications in coding highly regarded, companies are actively looking to recruit more women to help close the gender gap across the industry.
GROWTH EACH YEAR
(AND SET TO CONTINUE)
Tech continues to grow each year, and this is predicted to continue over the next decade (and probably beyond!) Not only that, but it is growing everywhere.
INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC
AND CODING IS GLOBAL
The great thing about learning how to code is that you can work across multiple industries (and countries!) – finance to health to retail and more – so you’ll never get stuck in one place.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
LUCRATIVE CAREERS
With in-demand skills comes lucrative careers. You could start off as a developer and grow into a DevOps role or even move your way up to a CTO position. Plus, the pay is pretty good too!
HAPPIEST ROLES
JOB SATISIFICATION
Glassdoor checked, and according to their list, out of the top 25 happiest jobs, at least ten tech-linked roles made the coveted positions. Salary, flex working, and job satisfaction were ⭐️
AUTUMN 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
CFGdegree Summer 2025 applications are now closed. Applications for our Autumn cohort open mid May.
Register your interest and we’ll notify you of opportunities for our next cohort.
UK & IRELAND OPPORTUNITIES
UK & Ireland opportunities for CFGdegree Autumn 2025 applications are now open and close Friday 20th June, however may close earlier due to popular demand.
All of the opportunities below are for places sponsored by our UK & Ireland partners and are linked to a job opportunity upon successful completion of the CFGdegree.
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:Associate IOS Mobile Software Developer, Associate Android Mobile Software Developer, Associate Web Software Developer OR Associate Devops Engineer
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering OR Full-stack
- LOCATION/S: Watford
- START DATE: January 2026
Allwyn are the operator of The National Lottery, and are proud to be teaming up with Code First Girls to offer places on the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree, followed by roles to join their team at our Watford Head Office, upon successful completion.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Opportunity to work on a once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformation journey on The National Lottery
- Market-leading benefits, including enhanced maternity and generous pension contribution
- Located in the heart of Watford our brand new office has been designed with sustainability and inclusion front of mind
Join the dynamic, delivery-focused team at Allwyn and get the opportunity to work across once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformative projects!
Sponsoring places on the (Software or Data) Engineering or Full-stack CFGdegree, this is an excellent opportunity to go into one of four roles and start an exciting career in tech.
Associate Mobile Software Developer (iOS or Android)
As a Trainee Mobile Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced developers, gain hands-on experience, and develop your skills in mobile application development for both Android and iOS platforms.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Associate Web Software Developer
Join the Allwyn team as a Trainee Web Software Developer and develop your skills in web application development, working on ground-breaking technologies.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Associate DevOps Engineer
As an associate, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in key aspects of the software development
lifecycle, infrastructure management, and automation. This role is designed to provide you with the skills and
knowledge needed to progress into a full DevOps Engineer role.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must be willing to be in the Watford Office a minimum of 3 days a week.
- Successful completion of enhanced background and vetting checks is required.
- This includes: Gambling commission vetting
- Enhanced criminal record check
- Identity check
- Adverse financial check
- 3-year occupational history
- Social media check
On 1 February 2024, Allwyn UK took over as the operator of The National Lottery. Allwyn’s ambition is to offer more games, attract more players, inject more entertainment, create more winners, and raise more money for National Lottery-funded projects.
We are working on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey so that The National Lottery offers more games, attract more players, injects more entertainment, creates more winners, and raises more money for National Lottery-funded projects and National Lottery funding.
At Allwyn UK, we are on a mission to create one of the UK‘s most inclusive organisations – where talented people can bring the best of themselves, to do their greatest work, every day, for the benefit of National Lottery funding.
Our people make our business, which is why we want a dynamic, talented team that will help us grow. We make sure to invest in our people, giving them the skills, guidance and opportunities to build thriving careers.
Employee benefits include:
- 26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays)
- Annual bonus scheme
- 2 x Life Days
- 4 x Salary of Life Insurance
- Pension: we’ll match your contribution up to 8.5%
- Single Private Health Cover
- £500 Wellness Allowance
- Income Protection
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity)
- Eye Care, Dental and Cycle To Work schemes
To learn more about Allwyn click here.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S:Data Engineer, Junior Service Designer or Product Manager
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering or Product Management
- LOCATION/S: London & Birmingham
- START DATE: January 2026
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Generous civil service pension
- Flexible working avaialble
- Annual pay increase
Counter Terrorism Policing is partnering with Code First Girls on the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree!
Join the team in Birmingham as a Data Engineer, or London as Junior Service Designer or Product Manager.
Your skills could help protect the UK. With the ongoing terrorist threat, there has never been a more important time to work alongside some of the best and brightest to help keep people safe.
Junior Service Designer – London
As part of the CTP HQ Technology Service Design and Transition Team, you will assist the National CT Policing Community to develop the end-to-end journey of a service or project and develop key project artefacts.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Product Manager – London
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Data Engineer – Birmingham
For more info view the full job description HERE.
- UK nationals only
- Additional security checks
- Zero drugs tolerance policy
- Candidates must follow appearance guidelines in accordance with the organisation’s policy. Read more on the last page of the job description here
- Travel limitations affecting a small number of countries, guidance can be found here
In addition to:
Data Engineer role –
- 10 years of continuous residency in the UK
- Able to undergo and obtain DV clearance
Junior Service Desgner and Product Manager role –
- 5 years of continuous residency in the UK
- Able to undergo and obtain SC clearance
Counter Terrorism Policing is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the country we serve, so you’ll enjoy a varied and fulfilling working environment. With a variety of training and development opportunities, you’ll find a range of exciting career pathways waiting for you.
We work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. An inclusive culture enables us to do things differently, working in ways that meet individuals’ needs, flexing working patterns to ensure life-work balance is healthy so that we deliver the best for the organisation. This better equips us to make a difference, to staff wellbeing and to the success of CT Policing in keeping people safe from Terrorism.
Work with us and you will be joining a world-class Counter Terrorism Policing network. In addition to fascinating work and talented colleagues, you’ll find a range of benefits including a competitive pension, exciting career pathways, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for secondments across the CT Policing network and much more.
Some of our roles mean you will have access to the most sensitive material on a daily basis, which will require security vetting and is part of our recruitment process. Please note that this can sometimes take up to six months or longer. Information and guidance is available to support applicants during the vetting process.
Discover more about working for CT Policing and the benefits they have to offer HERE.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Cloud & Modern Workplace Specialist
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering
- LOCATION/S: London, Woking, Manchester, Birmingham & Inverness
- START DATE: February 2026
Capgemini is sponsoring places on the (Software or Data) Engineering CFGdegree with an excellent opportunity to join their team as a Cloud & Modern Workplace Specialist.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- 6 months fully paid maternity leave
- Fantastic employee network groups
- Excellent L&D pathways and certification opportunities
Be part of a team that challenges the status quo and join Capgemini as a Cloud & Modern Workplace Specialist, upon successful completion of the (Software or Data) Engineering CFGdegree!
Benefits and Rewards:
- Group Income Protection – included in total reward package
- Life Assurance – included in total reward package
- Pension – included in total reward package (6% company contribution, applicable if employee pays further 4% into Pension from their reward package)
- Access to Thrive and Peppy. Plus option to select further benefits and cost 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
- Fantastic employee network groups including; 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)
Join Capgemini’s Cloud & Edge team, who sit in the Cloud Infrastructure Services UK (CIS UK) business line. This industry-leading Cloud & Modern Workplace community are at the top of their game. Responsible for ensuring some of the world’s most demanding platforms, applications and modern workplace services are available, refusing to be constrained by the limits of today’s technology, instead developing for tomorrow’s needs.
For more info on this role, read the full job description HERE.
- Right to work in the UK
- Eligible for security clearance by being a UK national – no dual citizenship
- Must be willing to be in the office or on client site 2-3 days per week
- This role may involve some travel to sites within the UK
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: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering
- LOCATION/S: London & Birmingham
Goldman Sachs is proud to once again partner with Code First Girls and offer Software Engineering places on the CFGdegree for Autumn 2025.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Launch your coding journey, sponsored by Goldman Sachs.
- Get personalised guidance and support from a dedicated Goldman Sachs engineer throughout the CFGdegree
- Following the CFGdegree you will have the opportunity to apply to Goldman Sachs Internship or Full Time Roles
Goldman Sachs are joining forces with Code First Girls to help educate, support and mentor future software engineers through sponsored CFG degree places.
They are excited to be offering sponsored CFGdegree places across Software Engineering to support those looking to switch careers into technology. Candidates are welcome with experience from any industry, with a degree and a passion for technology.
Put your new knowledge to use. The CFGdegree will equip you with the technical skills well-suited for an engineering career at Goldman Sachs. Upon completing the CFGdegree, we encourage you to explore a Goldman Sachs Engineering internship or full-time position.
Learn more about opportunities HERE. Last year, Goldman Sachs hired several graduates of the CFGdegree.
A minimum of a university degree education is required.
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.
From software engineers to cyber security experts, they employ over 12,000 engineers worldwide who envision, build and deploy innovations for global impact at the centre of capital markets.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Digital Delivery Apprentice - DevOps Engineer, Dynamics Developer OR Front-End Developer
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering OR Full-Stack
- LOCATION/S: Newport, Wales
- START DATE: February 2026
Intellectual Property Office are partnering with Code First Girls for the CFGdegree, and are looking to welcome apprentices across DevOps, Dynamic Development or Front-End development into their team.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Flexible working hours with complete autonomy
- Generous pension scheme with up to 27.9% employer contributions
- Substantial support for career progression & development
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are thrilled to partner with Code First Girls for the third time to offer training and fixed-term job roles.
This is an exciting opportunity if you are enthusiastic about learning and want to further develop your skills, to build a career in tech. Ideal candidates will be well-organised, self-starters, and open-minded team players.
As part of the Digital, Data and Technology Department at IPO you’ll benefit from a dedicated Academy team to support your ongoing personal and career development.
Plus, exclusive benefits including:
- Access to women in tech mentoring programme
- Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
- Access to Microsoft ESI training suit
- Tutor-led training through Civil Service Learning and our training partners
- Diverse and varied job shadowing and development opportunities
Digital Delivery Apprentice DevOps Engineer
CFGdegree stream – Software Engineering
The “DevOps Enablement” team is a key player in the drive towards a DevOps culture. As a B1 Apprentice DevOps Engineer, you will either be embedded in a delivery team across the Digital Delivery functions or will be working directly within the Platform area to provide DevOps day-to-day support, shadowing another member of staff.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Digital Delivery Apprentice Dynamics Developer
CFGdegree stream – Full-Stack
As Digital Delivery Apprenctice Dynamics Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects, some including the use of AI and ML.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Digital Delivery Apprentice Front-End Developer
CFGdegree stream – Full-Stack
In this role as Digital Delivery Apprentice Front-End Developer, you will work within a multi-disciplined team using several technologies to build enterprise-grade services, with the opportunity to develop and mature your technical and soft skills.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must be willing to travel to the office in Newport, Wales, at least once per week (please note, you may be required to go in more frequently based on team needs)
- Must pass the required security clearance
Proud to have won the ‘Women in Tech – Best Public Sector award 2024’, our people truly are the heart of the IPO. IPO pride themselves on fostering an inclusive, open culture where diversity is celebrated, and differences are valued.
Their culture is built on fairness and opportunity for all, and they believe everyone has the potential to make a difference and are committed to supporting equality in the tech sector by removing barriers women face in entering STEM careers.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Data Science & Analytics Graduate, Technology Engineering Graduate
- STREAM/S: Data Science OR Full-Stack
- LOCATION/S: Leeds & Halifax, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh
- START DATE: September 2026
Lloyds Banking Group is partnering again with Code First Girls to sponsor places on the Full-stack or Data Science CFGdegree for Autumn 2025, linked to a fantastic graduate role!
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Flexible working hours & work from home opportunities
- Private medical care and early careers wellbeing hub
- 28 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
Lloyds Banking Group are offering sponsored places on the Data Science and Full Stack CFGdegree programmes, with the potential opportunity to be accelerated through the recruitment assessment journey for their 2025 Technology Engineering or Data Science & Analytics Graduate schemes, subject to successfully passing their post CFGdegree technical assessments.
Benefits of working at Lloyds include:
- Discretionary bonuses
- £5,000 settling-in payment after completion of the graduate scheme
- Industry-recognised professional qualifications available
- Discounted LBG products and services, including car insurance and current accounts
- Private medical insurance and pension
Data Science & Analytics Graduate – Bristol or Leeds & Halifax (West Yorkshire)
Kickstart your career in data and apply your exceptional data skills to explore data science, engineering, analytics and visualisation, to better serve Lloyds Banking customers.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Technology Engineering Graduate – Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh & West Yorkshire
Impact millions of lives and bring your ideas to life! Work closely on design, development, strategy, implementation, and testing to explore a career in cutting-edge technology engineering.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must be willing to work in the office at least 2 days per week
- Successful completion of financial background checks is required
- Open to graduates with a 2:2 degree in any discipline
Lloyds Banking Group are the UK’s biggest digital bank, with 20 million digitally active users. But there’s still so much more we want to achieve.
Through more than £3bn investment into our people, technology and data, we’re enhancing our resilience and security against cyber threats, simplifying our architecture and putting cloud technology at the heart of everything we do – enabling our tech and data teams to make a real, positive impact to millions of customers, business and communities, every day.
For you, that means the opportunity to apply your skills to projects that will drive widespread change, open new doors and pioneer better, faster, safer ways forward. Not only that, but you’ll have all the flexibility, the development and the resources you need to make your own journey every bit as exciting as ours.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Software Engineer - Various roles available
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering
- LOCATION/S: Stevenage, Bristol & Bolton
- START DATE: January or February 2026
An exciting opportunity to be sponsored by MBDA and go on to join their team, upon successful completion of the (Software or Data) Engineering CFGdegree.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Paid overtime and flexible annual leave
- On site gym and cafe
- Great employee networks
MBDA are sponsoring more women via the CFGdegree to help launch their career in tech! Join them for the Autumn 2025 cohort and go on to work across their locations in either Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton.
Be part of a team that deliver a safer, more protected world.
Every employee across MBDA’s vast range of teams and skillsets brings something unique to the business, so you’ll benefit from an environment that allows everyone to be themselves, work in ways that suit them, and get rewarded for their efforts.
MBDA is sponsoring a range of Software Engineer roles across the organisation. We’ll aim to match you with a position that aligns with your preferences, though final placement will depend on interview feedback. Please note that all roles are within Software Engineering.
Roles available – Stevenage
Embedded Software Engineer – view the full job description HERE.
Modelling Software Engineer – view the full job description HERE.
Software Technician – view the full job description HERE.
Roles available – Bristol
Software Engineer C++ – view the full job description HERE.
Software Engineer – Product Level Test Development- view the full job description HERE.
Software Engineer – Viper Ceptor Team – view the full job description HERE.
Software Engineer Mission Planning & Control – view the full job description HERE.
Roles available – Bolton
Software Development Engineer (Environment Simulator) – view the full job description HERE.
Software Development Engineer – view the full job description HERE.
- Must be a British national citizen
- Lived in the UK for the last 5 years
- Be eligible for SC clearance
MBDA is a leading defence manufacturer in Europe, with close to 5,000 UK employees working together to deliver products that protect our nations, people and armed forces, as well as those of our allies.
We continually strive to be an inclusive employer of choice, and as a business, we support numerous initiatives trying to grow diversity in STEM professions, and within MBDA itself.
Our Dynamic Working policies, enhanced parental leave, and other workplace benefits mean our people are trusted to work in ways that suit both their own needs and those of the organisation.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Full Stack Engineer, Data Analyst
- STREAM/S: Full-stack OR Data Science
- +MASTERS: Java OR Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- LOCATION/S: London
- START DATE: January 2026
We’re excited to be partnering to So Energy to offer places on the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree in either Full-stack or Data Science, followed by places on the +Masters, leading to exciting roles at their London office.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Fantastic career and professional development opportunities
- Employee resources groups
- Work for the fasting-growing 100% renewable energy supplier in the UK
Be sponsored by So Energy on the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree and join their team as either a Full Stack Engineer or Data Analyst at their London location!
Candidates will embark on either the Full-Stack CFGdegree, followed by the Java +Masters, or Data Sciene CFGdegree followed by the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning +Masters.
Do your values align with So Energy’s? Are you looking to start your career in tech at a company that is clear, honest, ambitious, inquisitive, caring and sustainable? This is the perfect opportunity for you!
Full-Stack Engineer
Work closely with the Customer Operations team to provide practical workarounds and new features to improve systems. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership and proactively look for improvements, proposing new implementations.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
Data Analyst
As part of the Data team, you’ll play a key role in turning data into actionable insights to improve business performance. The perfect opportunity for someone looking to apply their newly acquired skills in SQL, data analysis and reporting.
For more info view the full job description HERE.
- Mandatory DBS check required
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.
Check out just some of the perks of working at So Energy:
- 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
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
International opportunities for CFGdegree Autumn 2025 applications are now open and close Friday 20th June, however may close earlier due to popular demand.
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:Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering
- LOCATION/S: Warsaw, Poland
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Goldman Sachs is proud to once again partner with Code First Girls and offer Software Engineering places on the CFGdegree for Autumn 2025.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Launch your coding journey, sponsored by Goldman Sachs
- Get personalised guidance and support from a dedicated Goldman Sachs engineer throughout the CFGdegree
- Following the CFGdegree you will have the opportunity to apply to Goldman Sachs Internship or Full Time Roles
Goldman Sachs are joining forces with Code First Girls to help educate, support and mentor future software engineers through sponsored CFG degree places.
They are excited to be offering sponsored CFGdegree places across Software Engineering to support those looking to switch careers into technology. Candidates are welcome with experience from any industry, with a degree and a passion for technology.
Put your new knowledge to use. The CFGdegree will equip you with the technical skills well-suited for an engineering career at Goldman Sachs. Upon completing the CFGdegree, we encourage you to explore a Goldman Sachs Engineering internship or full-time position.
Learn more about opportunities HERE. Last year, Goldman Sachs hired several graduates of the CFGdegree.
- Candidates must have the right to work in Poland
- A minimum of a university degree education is required
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.
From software engineers to cyber security experts, they employ over 12,000 engineers worldwide who envision, build and deploy innovations for global impact at the centre of capital markets.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Education only
- LOCATION/S: International
- START DATE: Learning begins 1st September 2025
Join the CFGdegree on our education-only places to get job-ready and take your tech career to the next level.
Our education-only opportunities not only equip you with the training and support you need to start your tech career, but also make you eligible for future contracting opportunities with our partners!
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- 16-week education designed to kickstart your tech career
- Mentorship and support from Code First Girls
- Be eligible for future roles with our indsutry-leading partners
We’re pleased to offer places on the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree in Software Engineering, Full Stack Development, Data & Product Management and give more women the chance to break into tech and create their dream career.
Candidates will be encouraged to actively seek employment in the technology industry with Code First Girls providing coaching and interview opportunities.
Opportunities are open to International residents, however please note that all live lessons run Monday – Thursday 6:30pm to 8:30pm BST.
Candidates must be available to attend live sessions Monday – Thursday 6:30pm to 8:30pm BST and complete the course in English.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
EDUCATION-ONLY OPPORTUNITIES
Take your own career to the next level with our education-only opportunities!
Education-only opportunities for CFGdegree Autumn 2025 applications are now open and close Friday 20th June, however may close earlier due to popular demand.
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: Education Only
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering OR Data Science
- +MASTERS: Cyber Security
- LOCATION/S: All UK
- START DATE: Learning begins 1st September 2025
Dstl is sponsoring education-only places on the (Software or Data) Engineering and Data Science CFGdegree Autumn 2025, followed by the +Masters in Cyber Security, to support you on your tech career and explore the exciting world of cyber defence!
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Opportunity to apply to recruitment campaigns when live
- Free education to kickstart your career in tech
- Mentorship to support with group projects and create support network
Dstl is partnering with Code First Girls for the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree and +Masters to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Candidates will need to apply for a CFGdegree space, followed by +Masters.
Candidates will be eligible to apply for future roles with Dstl and also encouraged to actively seek employment in the technology industry with coaching and interview opportunities from Code First Girls.
- This is an education and mentorship opportunity
- Candidates must be of UK nationality
- Dstl or Code First Girls cannot extend or sponsor any visas
- Candiates will need to apply for a CFGdegree space, followed by +Masters
Do you have an inquisitive mind?
Do you like to understand how something works?
Are you interested in using your skills on classified projects you can’t see anywhere else?
Can you work in a team of world-class scientists and engineers?
Then join Dstl!*
Who are Dstl?
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science, technology and engineering arm of the UK’s Ministry of Defence. Dstl has set out a bold new vision as the government agency that provides the science inside UK defence and security.
To make this a reality, we are looking for motivated individuals who are inquisitive and have a desire to understand how technology and systems fundamentally operate, who can bring their developing technical experience into play to ensure that Dstl can meet the constantly evolving challenges of the digital age.
At Dstl, we harness science and technology to protect our nation and aims to attract the best talent. We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We are taking positive action to actively encourage under-represented people. We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl.
It’s not the stuff that we can say that makes this an exciting opportunity….it’s the stuff we can’t – we offer hands-on work like no other, with unique capabilities, facilities and colleagues
We are looking for someone who has:
A passion for engineering and technology, and who is looking for more than just a job – a career. You will work on a variety of interesting and challenging problems that owing to their sensitivity cannot be done elsewhere, and you will be driven by a desire to ensure that the United Kingdom’s armed forces have the best information and equipment possible.
In addition to your technical skills, you will develop an ability to think systematically, logically and creatively. You will have curiosity to understand how things work and why they perform as they do, and you will be able to communicate effectively at all levels with customers and stakeholders.
*Please note: this opportunity is not linked to a job role with Dstl
Please note: only apply for ONE +Masters place. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Education only
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering
- +MASTERS: Cyber Security & Vulnerability Research
- LOCATION/S: All UK
- START DATE: Learning begins 1st September 2025
GCHQ is sponsoring education-only places on the (Software or Data) Engineering CFGdegree, plus Cyber Security & Vulnerability Research +Masters to help more women upskill and start their journey into tech.
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Free 26-week education sponsored by GCHQ
- Plus, become a specialist in Cyber security
- Opportunity to apply for permanent roles at GCHQ
GCHQ is partnering with Code First Girls for the Autumn 2025 CFGdegree to offer education-only places on the (Software or Data) Engineering CFGdegree, followed by the Cyber Security and Vulnerability Research +Masters.
Please note: This opportunity is not linked to a direct role, but upon completion of the (Software or Data) Engineering CFGdegree, Cyber Security +Masters and Vulnerability Research specialisation, there may be opportunities to apply for a permanent role within GCHQ, where you will enjoy the following benefits:
- 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
- Flexible working patterns
- Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Excellent pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
- Opportunities for remote/hybrid working (dependent on role)
…to name just a few!
Candidates will need to apply for a CFGdegree space, followed by +Masters.
- Minimum of 2 GCSES or equivalent
- Commitment to completing full 26 weeks of training
If candidates go on to apply for a permanent opportunity at GCHQ:
- Disclosure and barring security check. More info HERE.
- British nationality only
GCHQ are the Government Communications Headquarters.
At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data and communications to keep the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online.
Tasked by the UK government, we are a world-leading intelligence, cyber and security agency.
Working closely with Government partners, we protect the UK from threats including serious organised crime, terrorism, and cyber-attacks.
A role in GCHQ means you’ll have varied and fascinating work in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork
We’re really proud of our purpose – and our people. Join us to be a part of it all.
To find out more about GCHQ and our recruitment opportunities, click HERE.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. Candidates will need to apply for the CFGdegree in addition to the +Masters.
- ROLE/S:Education only
- STREAM/S: (Software or Data) Engineering, Product Management OR Data Science
- LOCATION/S:All UK
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Skyscanner is sponsoring education-only places on the (Software or Data) Engineering, Product Management or Data Science CFGdegree for Autumn 2025!
- TOP THREE REASONS TO APPLY:
- Free 16-week education sponsored by Skyscanner
- Access to mentorship from Skyscanner employee to help you on your journey
- Eligible for future contracting opportunities via Code First Girls
Skyscanner are joining forces with Code First Girls to help educate, support and mentor the future aces of the tech industry through sponsored CFG degree places, to pave the way into the wider industry.
They are excited to be offering Sponsored CFGdegree places across (Software or Data) Engineering, Product Management or Data Science to support those looking to switch careers into technology. Candidates are welcome with experience from any industry, you don’t have to have a degree to apply – just a passion for making the world a more awesome place through tech.
Skyscanner are especially keen to sponsor people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the tech industry who are looking to make the jump into a new career.
They’re looking forward to supporting you throughout the degree, giving you the confidence to pursue the next phase of your career.
Candidates must be available to attend live sessions Monday – Thursday 6:30pm to 8:30pm BST.
Open to all candidates and Skyscanner are particularly keen to hear from career switchers.
Skyscanner is a global leader in travel, helping travellers plan and book their trip with ease and confidence. Every month, Skyscanner connects over 160 million travellers in 52 countries and 30 languages to more than 1200 trusted travel partners so they can find the best flight, hotel or car hire options.
Making use of the latest technology, Skyscanner simplifies the complexity of travel and provides honest and transparent solutions, searching more than 100 billion prices everyday so travellers can be sure they’ve seen the best possible options, all in one place.
Founded in 2003, Skyscanner has offices worldwide, in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America where traveller-first innovations are developed, powered by data and insights.
Skyscanner is committed to helping shape a more responsible future for travel in collaboration with our partners, so that every traveller can explore our world effortlessly for generations to come.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
UNLOCK FREE LEARNING WITH THE CFGDEGREE
Our CFG Scholars share their experience of their education-only CFGdegree journey and how it opened the door to their career in tech.
Can’t find the right fit? We’d still love to hear from you! Apply for an open opportunity or register your interest and we’ll notify you of opportunities for our next cohort.
AVAILABLE COURSE DATES
Each candidate will complete an eight-week foundation layer followed by six weeks in their specialisation area. We also have a couple of weeks dedicated to coding practice and a break week over this time. Candidates who successfully pass the CFGdegree will receive a certification.
The CFGdegree runs Monday – Thursday 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
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SPECIALISED EXTENSION WITH OUR +MASTERS
Some of our places include a +Masters specialisation. This specialisation will eqip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to start a specialist role across cyber security, AI/ML, Java, Data Analysis or DevOps and Cloud.
To take part in the +Masters, you will need to apply for a role at a company that is sponsoring both CFGdegree and +Masters.
The +Masters course is 4-week in duration and runs Monday – Thursday 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Candidates who successfully pass the CFGdegree and +Masters will receive a certification.
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FAQS
Yes, if you are offered a place linked to a job-role. As part of accepting a place on the CFGdegree, you will be asked to sign an agreement stating that you will accept a job offer from the sponsoring company if this is specified in the application.
Once the agreement is signed, receipt of your course certificate depends on the acceptance of the job offer and completion of any related interviews within the sponsor company.
We offer places linked to entry-level job roles in tech, but also offer education-only places to suit those not looking to go directly into a role.
No. Any position you are offered will start upon completion of the CFGdegree. If your application is successful you will find out further details about the role, including salary closer to the time. Note that this will vary depending on the company.
The roles available are dependent on the sponsoring company. This can vary between an internship, fixed-term contracts and full-time, permanent roles. Please read the job specification for each role before applying to see if it is suitable for you.
Please note, not all of our places are linked to job roles.
We don’t require any previous tech experience to apply, but we do require a level of tech knowledge to pass our tech assessment.
Yes, we have the mid-level accelerator course which aims to help more women drive their tech careers forward and create future tech leaders across multiple industries. It is pretty grim when it comes to gender diversity in mid- and senior-level roles in tech.
Check out our open Mid-Level Accelerator opportunities now!
Other questions? Visit our knowledge base for more information.