SheCodes Online Coding Workshops for Women

What is SheCodes?

SheCodes provides online coding education tailored for busy women aiming to enter or advance within the technology sector. Its mission focuses on addressing the gender gap in coding jobs by equipping women with relevant, in-demand skills through a unique learning methodology. The platform emphasizes flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace while adhering to weekly deadlines that can be extended if necessary. Learning combines engaging video lessons with practical, hands-on challenges and real-world projects designed to build a professional portfolio.

The curriculum covers a range of technologies from fundamental web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to more advanced topics like APIs, GitHub, React, Python, data manipulation, and AI integration, depending on the chosen workshop package. Students benefit from continuous support, including access to technical assistants via chat for homework reviews and questions, alongside an AI Coding Assistant, Athena AI, for instant help. Upon successful completion of each workshop, participants receive verified certificates to showcase their skills on resumes and professional profiles like LinkedIn, supported by a vibrant global community of fellow learners.

Features

Flexible Learning Schedule: Complete workshops at your own pace with extendable weekly deadlines.
Hands-on Learning Methodology: Engage with short lesson videos, practical coding challenges, and weekly homework.
Real-World Project Portfolio: Build practical projects in each workshop to showcase skills to employers.
Live Technical Assistance: Access support from professional developers via chat.
AI Coding Assistant (Athena AI): Get instant coding help and answers to questions.
Verified Certificates: Receive shareable certificates upon workshop completion.
Global Community Access: Connect with a large online community of women learners.
Multiple Workshop Tiers: Choose from various packages (Basics, Plus, Python, Bootcamp) catering to different goals.
Career Development Support: Bootcamp package includes a career workshop and priority support.

Use Cases

Learning foundational coding skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Acquiring front-end development expertise (React, APIs, GitHub).
Learning back-end development with Python (Data Structures, OOP, Data Manipulation, AI).
Transitioning into a technology career as a professional developer.
Upskilling for tech-adjacent roles like Product Managers, Designers, or Recruiters.
Building a professional coding portfolio with real-life projects.
Understanding and implementing AI concepts within coding projects.
Joining a supportive community for women in technology.

FAQs

Which SheCodes workshop is right for me?

It depends on your goals: SheCodes Basics is for exploring coding. SheCodes Plus is suited for professionals in tech-adjacent roles. SheCodes Front-End prepares you for front-end development. The SheCodes Bootcamp offers comprehensive training for becoming a professional developer, including Python.
What does a self-paced schedule mean at SheCodes?

You can plan your learning throughout the week and progress at your own speed using bite-sized lessons and challenges. While there are weekly deadlines to maintain motivation, they can be easily extended if needed.
Can I upgrade to a more advanced SheCodes package later?

Yes, you can upgrade to any of the more advanced workshops at any time. However, purchasing a longer program initially might be more cost-effective.
Are there any requirements to join the SheCodes workshops, like age?

No, there are no specific requirements other than needing a laptop or PC, a stable internet connection, and motivation. There is no age restriction; students as young as 9 have participated.
Why are SheCodes workshops only for women?

SheCodes aims to help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry by providing an encouraging and supportive learning platform specifically for women, addressing potential intimidation or discouragement reported in other learning environments.