Have you ever wondered how the magic behind your favourite apps works?
You’ve never written a single line of code? Perfect!
At Discovery Piscine for women, we take that first step together – full of curiosity and energy, and in the best of company.
👉 Free
👉 No prior knowledge required
👉 24–28 August 2026
No prior knowledge required 🐣
We’re starting from scratch. Whether you’ve never used a keyboard before or have already had a bit of a go at coding – you’re welcome to join us.
Active exploration 🏕️
We dive straight into practical projects. You’ll learn by trying things out, experimenting and tackling exciting challenges – just like in real life.
Better Together 👩❤️👩
Learn from and with others. We discuss, share ideas and celebrate every little success together.
In addition, mentors are on hand to offer guidance and support.
Important information
When & Where?
- 24–28 August 2026
- Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
(come and go as you please, in true 42 Zürich style 😄) - On the campus in Zurich-Oerlikon
Free of charge
Technology should be accessible to everyone. That’s why Discovery Piscine, just like our course, is completely free of charge and comes with no obligations.
Requirements
- Curiosity and the desire to learn new things.
- You are a woman and at least 18 years old.
- A laptop is welcome (we’ll sort something out if you don’t have one with you).
Learn how to build websites
Shell & Command Line:
You’ll learn how to interact with your computer, manage files and automate tasks – all without a mouse.
HTML & CSS
You’ll design your first website, giving it structure, colour and style.
Your first project
On the very first day, you’ll create your first file and type your first ‘Z’ – a small but proud sign of your new skill.
An Introduction to JavaScript
You’ll learn how to make websites interactive and engaging.
You don’t understand a word of what’s written there? Never mind! Sign up 🙂
Your journey into a new world
By the end of this week, you’ll have more than just technical knowledge: you’ll have a newfound confidence, a network of like-minded women, and the certainty that you understand the world of technology and can help shape it.
Are you ready to take the first step? Sign up now and let’s get started together.
We look forward to meeting you!
You don’t need any prior knowledge of maths or programming. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to make mistakes in order to learn.
Contact & Enquiries
Do you have any questions beforehand? Email us at info@42zurich.ch or pop along to one of our information sessions.