The Institute of Coding (IoC) is partnering with web developer Rifke Sadleir to host a virtual coding club – the IoCoding Club – which will run live on 15th-17th April.

Aimed at anyone with a passion for coding, the organisers say it will be suitable for all levels and will include video tutorials. It will be hosted on Instagram and is free of charge.

The IoC is an initiative set up to encourage diversity within digital and tech spaces.

The organisers write:

With many people now working and learning from home, the IoCoding Club, along with the IoC’s 60+ online courses, provides an easy-to-access route for people to develop and learn new digital skills. The club will include video tutorials and how-tos, drawing on Sadleir’s recent experience working for brands such as Converse. The club’s tutorials will be accessible for anyone with a passion for coding and are suitable for all levels.
Speaking about the event, Rifke Sadleir (pictured) said:

“I’m really excited to share and teach coding skills to young people across the country. I believe that anyone can be a coder, especially if you’re into problem-solving. I think it’s time we show people that digital skills are not out of reach. The IoCoding Club tutorials are open to all, from beginners to experts, so I really hope this encourages people from all backgrounds to get involved.”

CTRL Your Future

As part of a wider “CTRL Your Future” campaign, the IoC has also launched 404 Not Found – a series that explores three issues within the digital industry – AI, digital fashion and gaming fields. The presenters share their experiences of “working to reboot the digital sector”.

Contributors include Stacey Rebecca, a Twitch streamer who also refers to herself as a “fibro warrior” and champions accessibility for all in the gaming industry; Charlene Prempeh, founder of A Vibe Called Tech which explores the intersection of technology, race and creative expression; and Karinna Nobbs, who is behind A Hot Second, the world’s first digital fashion, circular economy concept, which trades physical goods for virtual experiences.

The 404 Not Found episodes include:

• Episode one: How Do We Address Bias In AI?
• Episode two: Is Gaming Accessible?
• Episode three: How Can Digital Tech Make Fashion More Sustainable?