CYF Course Descriptions

CYF Course Descriptions

Below you will find very short, short and longer descriptions to share with you customers or community. In addition, you'll find a digital flyer at the bottom of the page to share. 

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SHORTEST DESCRIPTION
 
Curious about starting a career in tech but don't know where to begin? CodeYourFuture offers free tech training and job support to adults on a low income - no experience required.
 
Start with the free Intro to Digital course opening April 1st, and take your first step toward a career in software development, cloud engineering, business analysis, and more.
 
 
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NOTE: If you have a unique sign-up link, like https://codeyourfuture.link/yourname, please use that instead. If you would like a custom sign-up link, please let us know!

MEDIUM DESCRIPTION (Should be suited to most purposes)
 
Curious about a tech career but not sure where to start?
Join CodeYourFuture's free programme with employment support - designed for people who want to explore a tech career.
 
The first course on your journey into tech starts with their Intro to Digital course:
 
  • Learn practical skills: AI, coding, websites, and more.
  • Get 1:1 support from tech professionals.
  • Attend in-person workshops on Saturdays.
  • Next course opens April 1st
No experience needed, self-paced and can be completed online. Completing this course gives you access to CodeYourFuture's more advanced programming training, with extra financial support - for childcare, transport to class and more. 
 
All our courses are free. You must be over 18, on a low income, have reasonable English and have access to a computer.
 
The majority of CodeYourFuture graduates go on to secure tech jobs - in roles like software development, business analysis, and cloud engineering - at companies including Google, the BBC, Capgemini, and Slack. And it all started with the Intro to Digital course.
 
To learn more about CYF's full programme and sign up, visit: https://codeyourfuture.io/become-a-student/
 
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NOTE: If you have a unique sign-up link, like https://codeyourfuture.link/yourname, please use that instead. If you would like a custom sign-up link, please let us know!

LONGER DESCRIPTION
 
CodeYourFuture: Free training and support to get a job in tech
 
CodeYourFuture (CYF) is a nonprofit offering free tech training and job support to adults on a low income. If you're curious about a career in tech, CodeYourFuture could be the right place for you. 
 
The majority of CYF graduates secure tech jobs at companies such as Google, Slack, Capgemini, and the BBC - in roles including software development, cloud engineering, and business analysis.
 
Your first step into tech: The Intro to Digital course
 
The next free Intro to Digital course opens on April 1st. This course is designed as your first step into a tech career.
 
  • No experience is needed to join.
  • You must be over 18, on a low income, and have an intermediate level of English.
About the Intro to Digital course
The Intro to Digital course covers practical tech skills, including GenAI, data analysis, coding, and deploying websites - with 1:1 support from industry professionals.
 
Intro to Digital is an online course that takes approximately 20–40 hours to complete and requires access to a computer.
 
We recommend attending in-person or online workshops to get extra help and connect with the CYF community of trainees and trainers.
 
Completing Intro to Digital is your application to the next stage: Intro to Programming.
 
Extra support and registration info
 
All CYF courses are completely free, and we're committed to supporting you until you find a job in tech. From Intro to Programming onwards, CYF also provides support for travel costs, childcare, internet access, and you can apply for a laptop loan.
 
CYF doesn't offer formal certifications - the tech industry values demonstrated ability. At CYF, we help you build the skills that get you through job interviews and into thriving careers.
 
Curious if a tech career is for you? Learn more and sign up here: https://codeyourfuture.io/become-a-student/
 
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NOTE: If you have a unique sign-up link, like https://codeyourfuture.link/yourname, please use that instead. If you would like a custom sign-up link, please let us know!

2Mb Flyer to download is below. To download: On desktop - Right click and 'Save Image As'. On mobile, use a 'long-press' (2MB).

Flyer for CYF's April Intro to Digital course