This opportunity is perfect for:
- Anyone who has done a CFG Kickstarter Class
- Your computing grads or those with existing coding skills
- Recent graduates looking for an entry-level role in tech
Learning for our Autumn cohort kicks off this September with the majority of roles beginning January 2026.
If your students don’t yet have the foundational tech skills to pass our tech assessment, share our Coding Kickstarter Classes to get them prepped for our next cohort!
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.
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
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
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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.
🌸 SPRING COHORT
20TH JANUARY - 9TH MAY
APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER
☀️ SUMMER COHORT
12TH MAY - 29TH AUGUST
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
🍁 AUTUMN COHORT
1ST SEPTEMBER - 18TH DECEMBER
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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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