Introducing

She Codes Plus

The Plus course is a collaboration between She Codes and BHP to provide an alternate pathway for women to enter tech careers. Plus is offered on a part-time basis, outside of business hours. Participants will undertake four unique projects focussed on building an enterprise web application using HTML/CSS, Python, Django and React JS. No prior experience is necessary. Round 1 of Plus is currently underway, with another cohort of 25 committed for Perth, as well as a cohort of 20 for Brisbane in 2020.

What Will I Learn?

The course is structured around four projects which you will complete across the period of the program. We focus around six technologies which will prepare you for careers with our industry partners.

HTML/CSS

Develop your own personal portfolio page to host your work using HTML and CSS.

Python

Use Python programming to create a machine learning program to predict the weather.

Django

Create an interactive web application in Python using Django, open-source web framework.

Cloud Deployment

Deploy your projects with cloud computing services.

Git

Store your code online to make changing it and collaborating on it simple!

React js

Add interactive functionality to your web app with React, a popular JavaScript library.

Powered By

Thanks to the support of BHP and Spacecubed, this program is completely free.

Key Course Dates

Applications will be open in February with the course starting in April for Perth and a May start date for Brisbane. Participants will be required to attend two half days per week, outside of business hours, to accommodate working professionals. For full program information please check out the FAQ section.

FAQ

Where will this be held?

The course is a blend of online and in person content. Perth is based at Riff 45 St Georges Tce. Brisbane location with be TBC

What does this cost?

Do I have to be based in Perth or Brisbane?

What are the minimum requirements?

You will need to provide your own laptop, preferably one you have access to outside of business hours, and have admin rights for.
You will also need to be available Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings for the duration August -September. If you miss a week here or there that is ok - just let us know in your application which weeks you are missing.
You need to identify as female or non-binary

That's it! We are not looking for any kind of previous experience, we are most interested in your passion for tech.

Do I have to be there every week?

Why is it just for women?

What experience do I need to have?

What do I get at the end of it?

She Codes is not a registered training organisation, so you won’t receive a certificate like university or TAFE, however you will receive mentoring and support from the best of the industry in Perth, and have the tangible skills needed to get a career in tech.

She Codes Plus combines in-person and virtual mentoring to furnish participants with the essentials required to pursue or complement their existing careers in technology-focussed roles.

I am already a programmer can I help?

Applications will be open soon

If you are interested in supporting Plus or staying involved, please fill in a contact form using the link below.