What's on at the Evening Standard and Google Digital Garage's coding event tomorrow

Evening Standard readers are preparing for our first coding event in Victoria tomorrow in partnership with Google Digital Garage.

If you’re curious about how coding works, or want to learn the difference between HTML, CSS and JavaScript, there is still a chance to book on to the free event, although places are limited.

Google Trainers will be on hand throughout the day to guide you through the basics and answer any questions you may have.

And for those looking to polish their CVs or gain a better understanding of social media are also welcome to book places at the other free workshops and one-to-one sessions running alongside the coding event on the day.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Schedule:

9-5pm

Introduction to coding - a crash course

This all-day course will teach you the basics of coding, including what it is, how it works and common terminology, as well as different career options and online resources for further learning.

You will also have the chance to get some first-hand experience, so make sure you bring along your laptop to follow along. Or you can join the following sessions, all places subject to availability:

9-10am

Social media strategy

Do you know your hashtags from your retweets? Learn how to create a social media strategy based on your business goals, and which platforms will work best for you.

10-11am

Digital marketing plan

Covering everything from email marketing to paid for adverts, an introduction to the marketing channels you need to know for your business.

11am-12pm

Answer questions with data

What is data and what can it do for your business? Insights to help your audience grow.

2-3pm

Make your business visible on Google

How do you get your business to the top of search results?

3-4pm

Self promotion skills in partnership with #IamRemarkable

Understand the importance of self-promotion in the workplace.

9am-5pm

One-to-one mentoring

A chance to receive some 1-1 coaching during the day

The Details:

What: Learn to Code

Where: Google Academy, 123 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, SW1W 9SR

When: Tuesday, July 16 2019

Time: 9-5pm

How do I sign up?

Click here. Places subject to availability