What is a Tech Taster? How do I apply?

Tech Tasters are free online coding courses, great for all levels. They are self-paced lessons available across a range of topics and are 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? 
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 contact us here

How do I achieve a certificate?

To achieve a certificate, you must pass all four quizzes with full marks within the deadline (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. 

Can I sign up for more than one Tech Taster?

While we encourage you to complete as many courses as you'd like, you can only apply for ONE Tech Taster at a time. There are various topics to choose from ranging from core tech concepts to career development, so taking them one by one is a great way to introduce yourself to a new subject without getting overwhelmed.

To ensure everything runs smoothly with your enrolment, please keep the following in mind:

• Complete your active course: You must finish your current Tech Taster before you can apply for another one.
• Allow a 20-minute window: Please wait 20 minutes between completing a Tech Taster and applying for a new one. This allows time for your records to update in our system before you register again.

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.