Being able to code is such a valuable skill to have, no matter what your field of study is. Tech touches every industry, from building websites, to understanding data, to developing technology that helps solve real-world problems like climate change and disease prevention.
The University of Westminster and the Careers and Employability Service in partnership with Code First Girls will be offering free courses in Web Development, Python & Apps and Data & SQL running throughout the year.
These are free courses designed to fit around your full-time studies where you’ll combine content, action and community to learn the skills you need to break into the technology industry.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
• be a current student OR have graduated from a university within the past 12 months
• identify as a woman or non-binary
The Courses
The courses are designed around your schedule so it is easy to attend (or tune in). Our classes are held in the evening for one night (usually a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday).
You are required to commit and attend all sessions.
If a course you wish to attend becomes full, you will be put on a waiting list and informed when the next one begins.
- Introduction to Web Development
An introduction to web development for budding coders, and those who need somewhere to get started! Learn the fundamental skills of front-end web dev, including three dedicated sessions on JavaScript. By the end of the course, you will be able to build a website from scratch!
- Python & Apps
A beginner-friendly course to help students learn the fundamentals of programming through problem-solving in Python. Build and deploy your first web application with us using this high-level programming language! You’ll be well equipped to start work on apps and back-end coding at the course end.
- Data & SQL
Data and SQL are two of the most sought-after skills by hiring employers in the tech world. Learn the fundamentals of Data and SQL with us – you can access and work with more data, faster! At the end of the 8 week-long course, you will be able to build, deploy and maintain a Database.
