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Introduction to Code First Girls - Free Data Courses for Women

21 November 2023, 11:00 am–12:00 pm

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Sign up to learn tech skills by obtaining the ability to code.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Organiser

Ella Mossop

*THIS EVENT IS FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS AND RESEARCH STAFF ONLY*

Ever fancied learning to code? Make the most of your time in academia by learning tech skills for free with Code First Girls.

Code First Girls has taught more than 140,000 women to learn to code for free while also placing them in their first tech roles at over 130 companies globally including Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Nike, EDF, and NatWest.

Whether you want to learn something new or are considering a career in the fast-growing tech sector, there has never been a better time to check out Code First Girls. Join this introduction call to learn more about how CFG is upskilling and futureproofing fellow students in London (while also placing them in top tech jobs) and how you can make the most of their free classes.

This session will cover:

  • Introduction to Code First Girls and courses available
  • Why you should learn how to code, their real-life applications and where this can take you in your career
  • A breakdown of the most in-demand programming languages 
  • Interactive exercises / mini taster introducing you to coding 
  • Q&A

Open to all UCL Researchers - we highly encourage those who identify as a woman and non-binary to attend!