What is Coding Careers for Women?

Coding Careers for Women* is a joint initiative between Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum. This programme is fully-funded and offers women a pathway into a career in the tech industry. It combines a 52-week online Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development with an online Hackathon and local industry employer event at the end of the programme.

If online learning is a new concept, you will be reassured by the supports that you will receive. You’ll have access to live tutor support 24/7, a personal mentor to guide you through, a learner community and career services to help you gain employment in the sector.

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Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development

ONLINE PROGRAMME
Credit-rated by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS)

This 52-week online programme, delivered by Code Institute, will prepare you for working as an associate software developer by providing you with practical software development skills to meet current industry needs. You will develop skills to design, create, test, and project manage a Full-Stack web-based software application.

Progression / Employment Opportunities

On successful completion, you will receive a Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development, which is credit-rated by the University of the West of Scotland and aligned to a QQI Level 6 Major Award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Code Institute’s careers team coach students to assist with job applications for roles as junior developers, technical support or software testing roles.

Entry Requirements and Next Steps

There are some entry requirements to ensure this is the right programme for you, such as completing a 5-step coding challenge and an interview. Applications for the next instance of this programme commencing in June 2024 are now open.

Click here to take the first step in your application.

*This joint initiative is intended to be a stepping stone to a career in the technology sector, where less than 25% of tech roles in Ireland are currently filled by women. If you do not identify with this gender, or the initiative does not apply to you, please click here to be directed to the next instance of the equivalent Diploma in Software Development.
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