What is a Tech Taster? How do I apply?

Tech Tasters (formely known as MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)) are free online coding courses, great for all levels. They are self-paced lessons available across a range of topics and available for anybody who wishes to sign up!

Eligibility
How does a Tech Taster Work?
What equipment do I need?
Where can I go for support?
Is there a Slack channel? 
Where can I find the materials?
The instructor mentioned some materials which would be shared in Slack, where can I find these? 
How do I achieve a certificate?
Can I do more than one Tech Taster?

Am I eligible?

If you are aged 18+ then you are eligible. It's that simple! Our Tech Tasters are open to everyone in our community and are particularly great for beginners. 

How does a Tech Taster work? 

Once you sign up for your Tech Taster, we’ll send you everything you need to dive right in. The Tech Taster consists of four 1-hour lessons, which you can watch at your own pace. After each lesson, you'll take a short quiz to test your knowledge. You'll need a 100% score to pass, but don’t worry—you have unlimited attempts!

When you've completed all four lessons, you'll be eligible for a certificate. You’ll have up to four weeks to finish your Tech Taster, so whether you want to power through all the lessons in one evening or spread them out over the full four weeks, the choice is yours.

What equipment do I need?

For a comprehensive guide on equipment needed, please check here.

Where can I go for support?

Everything you need to complete the course will be shared with you via email. As the Tech Tasters are of an independent study style, we encourage you to use all of the materials provided. Conducting your own research is a really important skill to have within the tech industry; we encourage you to practise this skill in areas you want to expand your knowledge further. If you are having trouble accessing any of the materials provided, please email:moocs@codefirstgirls.com. 

How do I achieve a certificate?

To achieve a certificate, you must pass all four quizzes with full marks within the deadline (usually four weeks after the start date). You will have multiple attempts at each quiz and can always refer back to your course material! Certificates are issued up to two weeks after the deadline so please be patient with us while we send these out.

If two weeks have elapsed and you believe your certificate is missing, please reach out to our support team.

Is there a Slack channel? 

If you’ve taken our classes, MOOCs or the CFGdegree previously, you may be familiar with having a Slack channel. This new style of course is designed to be self-paced and there will be no Slack support available. We encourage you to refer back to your emails which will contain all of the materials you need to complete the Tech Taster. 

Where can I find the materials?

The YouTube links, quiz links, and any additional resources will be sent to you via email.

The instructor mentioned some materials which would be shared in Slack, where can I find these? 

The recordings for the Tech Tasters have been taken from previous runs of CFG MOOCs. Any CFG materials shared in the session will be sent to you via email. We’re unable to share any additional reference materials which the instructor has referred to. Conducting your own research is an important skill to have within the tech industry; we encourage you to practise this skill in areas where you want to expand your knowledge further.

Can I sign up for more than one Tech Taster?

Absolutely! The great thing about Tech Tasters is that they are flexible and can work around your own schedule. There are various topics to choose from ranging from core tech concepts to career development, so are a great way to introduce yourself to a new subject.

Remember, if you’d like to achieve a certificate for your Tech Taster, you will need to complete all lessons and quizzes within the four-week timeframe.