Mid-Level Accelerator — Course / Training

Code First Girls runs the Mid-Level Accelerator as a part-time, 16-week programme for people already working in technology. It combines independent study, virtual live labs, technical coaching and group work across the software-development lifecycle.

The currently open education-only route is UK-based and prepares participants for mid-level progression through Python, Java or JavaScript pathways. It may lead to future consultant placements with partner companies, but a placement is not guaranteed.

Benefits & funding

The course is 100% free, with no course-material fees, repayment or debt.
Successful participants receive a Code First Girls certificate after the 16-week programme.
The curriculum covers specialist technical development, agility and automation, DevSecOps, architecture, microservices, product discovery, teamwork, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
The expected commitment is about 12 hours each week across independent learning, virtual live labs, assessments, revision and group-project work.

Eligibility

Applicants must be female, be at least 18 when applying and have at least 18 months of experience in a technology role.
Applicants need recent experience with Python, Java or JavaScript within the programme page’s stated 1.5–5-year range.
No CFGdegree is required; people already working at mid-level may also apply.
The open education-only route is based in the United Kingdom, does not offer visa sponsorship and requires applicants to be open to new roles and future consultant placements.
Applicants must be committed to progressing their technical career and willing to learn.

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Gender requirement
Female
Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs

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Application process

1
Check the general criteria and the requirements for the open education-only route.
2
Submit the online application form and upload an up-to-date CV.
3
If eligible, complete the technical assessment in Python, Java or JavaScript within seven days of receiving it.
4
Candidates who pass complete a short self-recorded online interview.
5
Successful candidates receive next-step details; later stages may include confidence coaching and a company interview.

Program timeline

Applications
The education-only route is open now; the official page publishes no deadline.
Cohorts
Code First Girls runs Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter cohorts each year.
Course dates
The open education-only route’s start and end dates are not published.