• Be over 18 years of age when the next Intro to Digital Course starts in your region
• Live within 90 minutes of a Code Your Future city.
• Refugees or Asylum Seekers
• Single Parents with low income
• Those diagnosed with mental health, learning or physical difficulties
• Those who live in a household with total income below 19.5k per year (UK) or R350k (South Africa)
• Or, anyone else experiencing problems getting the education needed to find meaningful work, through discrimination or otherwise. For example - women, minorities, ex-offenders, being homeless, long-term unemployed, etc.

If you are uncertain about your eligibility,  we suggest you start the course and email us at contact@codeyourfuture.io. We try to help everyone facing barriers to learning the skills they need to get a good job.

The Fundamentals module takes place before the Software Development Course. The Fundamentals module introduces some basic programming concepts such as variables, loops and functions. We also learn the best ways to learn remotely. During this module we will observe you and how you manage the content. We are also interested in seeing how you work with the other students as a team.  

Unfortunately, not all students will progress to the Software Development course. We will  assess you on how you work as a team, how committed you are and how you adapt to JavaScript which might be new to you. You can find the graduation criteria here.

You can read more about the Fundamentals on our syllabus pages

You don't need any coding experience to join CodeYourFuture. Many of our graduates who had never coded before now have great jobs in tech. Our first course, the Intro to Coding, is designed for people who have never coded. 

If you finish the Intro to Digital Course, you can apply for the Software Development course.

You can see the start dates on the Intro to Digital page

The best way to get help with the Intro to Digital coursework is to attend a workshop - there you will receive guidance from CYF trainees and professionals from the tech industry.

You can join a workshop after you register.  

Is it possible to complete the The Intro to Digital while on benefits, if you follow benefits guidance. Please check with your Benefits officer before you proceed.

For the Programming Fundamentals and Software Developement Courses, please check with your benefits officer.

• Use a computer in a local library. All UK public libraries have computers for public use. In England and Wales: Book internet access in your local library (This is popular, so you should book in advance.).
• For Scotland: Find your local library
• Use another free computer centre. The Digital Inclusion Project is a network of online centres that are free for everyone to use.1. Consider borrowing a computer from a friend or a relative.
• You can buy a computer in the UK at prices starting from around £200. You can find the specifications for a suitable laptop or computer for CodeYourFuture ITD here.
• Use a CodeYourFuture laptop during a drop-in session. Please note: you might still need to use a laptop or computer from another source during the week.

A good level of English reading and speaking is required. We can help you improve your English on the full 8-month course

• We will pay for transport and childcare on class days once they start in person again - if you live within approx. 90 mins of a CodeYourFuture city.
• After the pandemic, we will loan you a laptop if you don't have one - once you have completed Step 1 using your mobile phone. Ask about this at a workshop. 
• We can pay for internet costs, please ask about this at a workshop.