CFGdegree — Course / Training

CFGdegree is Code First Girls’ part-time training programme for people seeking an entry-level technology career. Its 16-week curriculum combines a nine-week foundation track, a break week and a six-week specialisation in software and data engineering, data science, full-stack development or product management.

Teaching is delivered through live instructor-led sessions, with employer-sponsored roles, consultant placements and education-only pathways varying by cohort. Applications are currently closed; the official schedule says the next cycle’s applications are expected in November 2026.

Benefits & funding

The programme is free to learners, with no completion payment or debt.
Learners receive eight hours of live teaching per week and complete about four additional hours of assignments, group work and revision.
Depending on the place, successful learners may progress to a permanent employer role, opt into consultant placements or complete an education-only pathway.
Some sponsor places add a four-week +Masters specialisation after CFGdegree.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 18 when they apply and meet Code First Girls’ female-sex eligibility requirement.
No previous technology work experience or STEM background is required, but applicants need foundational coding knowledge sufficient for the technical assessment.
Applicants must be able to commit to the full 16-week programme.
Anyone who has previously studied CFGdegree or the Mid-Level Accelerator is ineligible.
Sponsor-specific routes may add location, right-to-work, education, security-clearance or availability requirements; applicants must meet the listing for their chosen route.

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Gender requirement
Female
Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs

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Application process

1
Review the current sponsor and education-only listings, choose one primary sponsor route and submit the form with a CV.
2
Pass the eligibility review and score at least 50% in a Python, Data or JavaScript technical assessment.
3
Complete a short self-recorded video interview about motivation and fit.
4
Attend confidence coaching and, where required, interview or complete an additional assessment with the sponsoring company.
5
If selected, accept the place and complete onboarding; a linked role remains conditional on completing the course.

Program timeline

Applications opened for the most recent published cycle.
Jul 7, 2026
Applications closed at the published end-of-August deadline.
Aug 31, 2026
The most recent published course cycle starts.
October 2026
Applications are expected for the next published cycle.
November 2026
The next published course cycle is expected to start.
March 2027