ESSENTIAL TECH SKILLS TRAINING
Upskill all employees with essential and action-focused low code/no code tech skills to future-proof your workforce.
- Boost AI or data capabilities across departments
- Improve data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making
- Increase efficiencies, productivity and performance
- No prior coding or tech experience needed
ESSENTIAL TECH SKILLS TRAINING
Upskill all employees with essential and action-focused low code/no code tech skills to future-proof your workforce.
- Boost AI or data capabilities across departments
- Improve data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making
- Increase efficiencies, productivity and performance
- No prior coding or tech experience needed

ESSENTIAL TECH SKILLS TRAINING
Upskill all employees with essential and action-focused low code/no code tech skills to future-proof your workforce.
- Boost AI or data capabilities across departments
- Improve data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making
- Increase efficiencies, productivity and performance
- No prior coding or tech experience needed
FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WORKFORCE
73%
of business leaders say AI adoption is slowed by a lack of employee skills.
40%
productivity boost with AI-literate employees who leverage automation and tools to improve efficiencies.
19X
more profitable when data-driven decision-making is embraced by the business (vs. businesses that do not).
5X
average ROI for those companies that invest in AI upskillingBoosted efficiency, better decision-making, and reduced costs as outputs.
* Sources: Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey, World Economic Forum
UPSKILL EMPLOYEES WITH ESSENTIAL TECH SKILLS

DATA FOR BUSINESS
- Practical data analytics, visualization, and project management for business decisions—no coding needed.
- Designed to empower professionals with actionable, non-technical data skills.
- Focused on immediate, real-world application to use data effectively in their roles and workplace.

AI FOR BUSINESS
- Understand and apply AI in business using no-code/low-code tools.
- Learn to integrate AI into strategies, make data-driven decisions, and optimize processes.
- Focus on practical, non-technical applications of AI tools and platforms in a business context.
EMPOWER YOUR EMPLOYEES TO DRIVE RESULTS
BUILD ESSENTIAL SKILLS
A low/no-code intervention for non-technical or tech-adjacent employees to learn high-value and future-proof skills that they can apply daily to add business value.
BOOST PERFORMANCE
Employees can leverage the skills learnt and apply to their current non-tech or tech-adjacent role, enhancing insights, decision-making and productivity.
FAST AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING
All courses are designed to be taken alongside full-time work and are led by master instructors. Our cohort delivery timelines can be tailored to your business needs.
DRIVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS
WHERE AI OR DATA HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT IN BUSINESS

- AI and data skills are no longer limited to technical departments.
- AI and data insights provide significant value across a variety of functions.
- Drive growth and innovation by equipping teams with the right tools and knowledge.
THE IMPACT OF AI AND DATA ACROSS BUSINESS FUNCTIONS
FINANCE
AI SKILLS
AI in finance can automate routine tasks such as financial reporting, fraud detection, and invoice processing, which saves time and reduces human error. It also improves forecasting accuracy by leveraging AI-driven predictive analytics to analyze market trends.
DATA SKILLS
For data skills, employees with strong data capabilities can enhance financial modeling, budget forecasting, and risk assessment. By analyzing past performance, they can identify cost-saving opportunities and make more accurate, data-driven financial decisions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
AI SKILLS
AI enhances customer service by automating responses through AI chatbots and virtual assistants, helping businesses provide quicker and more efficient support. It can also analyze customer sentiment, identifying potential issues before they escalate, and predict customer needs to offer proactive solutions.
DATA SKILLS
With strong data skills, customer service teams can analyze customer feedback and behavior patterns, personalizing interactions and optimizing workflows to improve response times and service quality. Data analysis allows teams to better understand customer pain points and make strategic improvements based on real insights.
OPERATIONS
AI SKILLS
AI can revolutionize operations by streamlining supply chain management with predictive analytics, automating routine processes, and enhancing resource allocation for better efficiency. By predicting potential delays or shortages, AI helps organizations stay agile and reduce operational bottlenecks.
DATA SKILLS
Data skills empower operational teams to forecast demand more accurately, optimize inventory, and monitor operational performance to spot areas for improvement. Through data-driven decision-making, businesses can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure smoother day-to-day operations.
LEGAL
AI SKILLS
AI in legal departments automates time-consuming tasks such as contract review and document management, which significantly reduces turnaround time and increases accuracy. AI also supports compliance tracking and risk management by quickly analyzing case law and regulatory changes.
DATA SKILLS
Employees with data skills can leverage analytics to track legal trends, assess the outcomes of past cases, and improve contract management processes. Data-driven insights can also help monitor ongoing legal compliance, ensuring businesses adhere to evolving regulations.
MARKETING
AI SKILLS
AI-powered tools in marketing allow businesses to personalize campaigns by segmenting audiences based on behavioral data, driving better engagement and ROI. AI also automates content creation and optimizes ad spend through precise targeting.
DATA SKILLS
Marketers with strong data skills can analyze customer behavior, monitor campaign performance, and refine strategies in real-time for maximum impact. With data-driven insights, they can also identify emerging market trends, allowing the company to stay ahead of the competition and make smarter decisions on where to focus their marketing efforts.
HR
AI SKILLS
AI in HR can streamline recruitment by automating resume screening, candidate matching, and employee engagement analysis. AI-powered tools can even predict employee turnover risks, enabling HR teams to take proactive retention measures.
DATA SKILLS
Data skills are equally important in HR, where data-driven insights can optimize workforce planning, improve diversity metrics, and track employee performance. By analyzing data, HR teams can make more informed decisions about hiring, employee development, and retention, ensuring that the workforce remains motivated, engaged, and aligned with business goals.
OUR CLIENT AND COMMUNITY SUCCESS STORIES
Hear what our clients and community are saying.

“To help free the world of cyber disruption, we must make organisations more resilient in the face of growing, complex threats, accelerated by the increasing adoption of AI by bad actors. Talent is key to making this a reality. Diverse people and perspectives will help us find solutions to the challenges we will face today and tomorrow, so it is vital that we share our expertise and insight to build the next generation of technologists. That’s why we’re excited to partner with Code First Girls to help more women access the skills and opportunities to succeed in this pivotal time for the cybersecurity industry.”
Hanah-Marie Darley
Head of Threat Research, Darktrace

“Completing the Data course has significantly boosted my confidence in handling data-related tasks. The course equipped me with practical skills and knowledge in querying databases, manipulating data, and extracting valuable insights. I feel more capable and prepared to tackle data-related challenges in my role!”
Annie Feng Yang
Senior Tech Risk Engineer, JustEat Takeaway

“Those of us already working in tech know what an exciting, varied and rewarding environment it is. We also know it requires a diversity of thought to thrive. So we must all play our part to remove the blockers faced by those seeking to enter this sector and actively create an environment that champions diversity.”
John Mangelaars
CEO, Skyscanner

“Participating in CFG courses has had a profound impact on both my role and career trajectory. The courses not only equipped me with valuable technical skills but also instilled in me a newfound confidence to explore and embrace new technologies and subjects. This enhanced curiosity and adaptability have been instrumental in fostering stronger relationships with my teams and stakeholders at work, allowing me to demonstrate leadership by making informed decisions and actively contributing to discussions, particularly in the dynamic environment of a technology business like AWS.”
Soraya Tavakol
Go-to-Market Manager, AWS

“With advancements in technology and GenAI, this is an exciting time to be part of our industry and we’re proud to be on this journey with Code First Girls. Both as an employer and a technology innovator, we want to redress the balance, supporting women with free education, and bolster their confidence so they feel they can make a difference in our organisation. We look forward to growing our partnership in future years and inspiring women in the technology field.”
Ben Burdsall
Chief Technology Officier, Dunnhumby
FAQs
Data and AI skills are continuing to build in critical importance across businesses. Empowering employees with the skills to engage with AI tools and utilise data in their day-to-day roles, not only helps them understand their applications and how they can be used effectively, but also assists with mitigating fears of obsolescence.
With the digital skills gaps and diversity skills gaps, business can look within to build up technical knowledge and create a dynamic and adaptable workforce. These skills provide all employees essential knowledge and processes to optimise their own efficiencies, the businesses performance and ultimately drive organisational success.
Code First Teams offers employee training programs tailored to your business’s unique needs. We cover a broad spectrum of tech skills training and professional development to ensure your workforce remains competitive.
With our Business Essentials courses, we provide training for all employees to upskill them with critical skills across AI or data (or both!) and be able to put these skills into practical use inside your business.
Yes, Code First Teams offers inclusive employee training programs for all members of your organisation.
Additionally, through our Code First Girls programme, we continue to focus on providing education and career opportunities in tech for women and non-binary individuals.
Overall, this programme is great for:
- Employees who want to use data and AI-driven insights in their roles.
- Individuals in business areas that would benefit from making data and AI-informed decisions.
- Business professionals, managers, and decision-makers with no prior coding experience.
Our Business Essentials training focuses on upskilling employees with essential and action-focused low-code or no-code tech skills to increase data or AI proficiency across your business.
The training is recommended for those who are non-technical or tech-adjacent employees, whereby employees can leverage the skills learnt and apply them to their current non-tech or tech-adjacent role.
Employees taking part in the training would build up these critical skills, but would not be redeployed into technical roles. We can provide additional training with our Reskill and Redeploy programme so that non-tech employees can be trained up to move into tech roles and we also provide upskilling for existing tech teams with our Tech Accelerator programme.
The typical learning time is 12 hours per week over 4-weeks. However, cohort delivery times & duration can be tailored to your organisational needs. For example, this course could be compressed or extended to increase or decrease the number of learning hours in a working week.
Yes, the course is designed to be taken outside of working hours and with our blended learning approach, employees can complete parts of the course self-paced and around their own schedules.
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Contact us to learn how our programs can help you upskill your employees with essential tech skills.
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Contact us to learn how our programs can help you upskill your employees with essential tech skills.
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Contact us to learn how our programs can help you upskill your employees with essential tech skills.