What CodeGrils does

CodeGirls is a women-only vocational IT and business skills bootcamp operated by ConsulNet Corporation and co-founded in 2018 with United Global Initiative (a US 501c3) and WomenInTechPK. The program delivers a three-phase curriculum beginning with 110 hours of web development fundamentals (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery), followed by 72 hours of advanced tracks spanning Python, MERN Stack, Flutter, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics Power Platform, NodeJS, PHP, WordPress, advanced UX, and SQA, then culminating in 50 hours of freelancing preparation covering Upwork and Fiverr profile building, pricing, and intercultural competence. Core skills workshops on entrepreneurship, communication, financial literacy, work readiness, and workplace safety are layered across all phases. Supplementary offerings include a Data Science Bootcamp with QuickStart, a blockchain program with CryptoChicks/BlockGeeks, an EQUALS Tech4Girls mobile app workshop series with ITU/GSMA/W4.org, a Freelance Accelerator with CaterpillHERs, and advanced tracks in accounting tools (QuickBooks, Xero) via eGB.

The program is delivered free to participants and is funded through a sponsorship model with tiered pricing of $200 per phase, $250 for Phase 3, $650 for all three phases, and $650 for laptop sponsorships for top graduates. Named recurring sponsors include the Jaffer Family Foundation, Contour Software, 10Pearls, and Genetech Solutions; Genetech Solutions is also a co-founder entity via COO Shamim Rajani, who founded CodeGirls alongside Dr. Hasnain Walji (United Global Initiative) and Faiza Yousuf (WomenInTechPK). Hiring partners such as Contour Software, 10Pearls, Genetech Solutions, Afiniti, ClickChain, iPlexSoft, 11 Values, ArturoLabs, SadaPay, eGB, Trisoft Digital, and K2-technologies provide direct recruitment pipelines that produce a reported 65-70% placement rate and average graduate salaries of 51K-53K+ PKR per month.

Operations span three locations: Karachi (primary campus since 2018), Skardu (since 2019 in partnership with Software Technology Park Skardu), and Cape Town, South Africa (since 2023). The organization has trained 1,400-1,928+ women, holds a registered trademark on the CodeGirls name and logo, and has earned the P@SHA National ICT Merit Award (CSR category, 2023), WomenTech Network Gold Award (Community Initiative of the Year, non-corporate, 2024), and ASEI institutional accreditation (2025). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on school visits, newspaper ads, word-of-mouth, alumni referrals, and tech events rather than paid digital acquisition.

Name

CodeGrils

Legal name

CodeGirls

Website

https://codegirls.consulnet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CodeGirls is a women-only coding and business skills bootcamp, founded in 2018 and operated by ConsulNet Corporation, that delivers free three-phase training (web development, advanced tech tracks, freelancing) to women in Karachi, Skardu, and Cape Town, funded by corporate sponsors and foundation donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational IT Training (Women Coding Bootcamp)

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coding & Programming Learning Platforms (EDAFANAA), Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Front-End/Back-End) (EDAMACAC), Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB), Introductory Coding (Block-Based & Beginner) (EDAMACAA), Basic Coding & Computational Thinking (EDAAAIAN), Career Training & Bootcamp Financing (ISA & Installment) (FSAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Women coding bootcamp
• Vocational IT training
• Web development training
• Freelancing skills program
• Women-in-tech education

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships and Donations: CodeGirls is primarily funded through sponsorships and donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals. Sponsors can fund a girl's education for specific phases ($200 for Phase 1 or 2, $250 for Phase 3, $650 for all three phases) or donate laptops ($650) for top graduates. The program has received support from companies like Contour Software, Genetech Solutions, Jaffer Family Foundation, and various other organizations.
2. Hiring Company Partnerships: Companies pay to access CodeGirls graduates for recruitment and placement. Companies like Contour Software, Genetech Solutions, 10Pearls, Afiniti, ClickChain, and others hire graduates directly from the program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CodeGirls is an exclusively women-only coding and business skills bootcamp delivered in three phases: Phase 1 (110 hours) covers foundational web development (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery); Phase 2 (72 hours) offers advanced tech tracks including Python, MERN Stack, Flutter, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics Power Platform, NodeJS, PHP, WordPress, UX/UI, and SQA; Phase 3 (50 hours) prepares graduates for freelancing careers on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. The program is provided free to participants and funded entirely through corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and individual donations.

Product overview

CodeGirls operates as a three-phase women-only coding and business skills bootcamp. Phase 1 provides foundational web development training (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript), Phase 2 offers specialized tech tracks (Python, MERN, Flutter, Salesforce, WordPress, UX/UI, SQA), and Phase 3 prepares graduates for freelancing careers. Core Skills Workshops run alongside technical training covering communication, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. The program extends through supplementary offerings including Data Science Boot Camps (partnered with QuickStart), Blockchain Education (partnered with CryptoChicks/BlockGeeks), EQUALS Tech4Girls mobile app workshops, Freelance Accelerator Program (with CaterpillHERs), and TechFest annual competitions. Add-on modules like accounting tools training (QuickBooks, Xero) expand career pathways. All offerings target women from diverse backgrounds seeking to enter Pakistan's technology workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase 1: Introduction to Web Development Foundational web development training covering HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery over 110 hours of technology classes, combined with 23 hours of core skills workshops including entrepreneurial skills, communication, financial literacy, work readiness, and workplace safety. Designed for women with no prior tech education seeking to enter the technology industry.
• Phase 2: Advanced Tech Tracks Specialized technology tracks allowing students to choose from Python, MERN Stack, Flutter, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics Power Platform, NodeJS, PHP, WordPress, Advanced UX, or Software Quality Assurance. Includes 72 hours of technology classes and 16 hours of core skills workshops covering design thinking, software development processes, business communication, freelancing skills, internet safety, and AI for Developers.
• Phase 3: Freelancing Training Professional freelancing career preparation program covering Upwork and Fiverr profile building, proposal writing, client communication, pricing, payment systems, taxation, and intercultural competence over 50 hours of training. Designed to enable graduates to earn income as remote freelancers globally.
• Data Science Boot Camp 8-month intensive data science program powered by QuickStart, teaching Python, data analysis, forecasting models, and machine learning concepts. Includes capstone project presentation judged by industry experts. Designed for CodeGirls graduates seeking to specialize in data science careers.
• Blockchain Education Program 6-month blockchain technology training offered in partnership with CryptoChicks Pakistan and BlockGeeks platform, covering blockchain fundamentals, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Ethereum, DApps, smart contracts, and decentralized systems. Designed for women seeking entry into blockchain and Web3 careers.
• EQUALS Tech4Girls Workshops Mobile application development workshops hosted in partnership with GSMA, ITU, W4.org, and EQUALS Her Digital Skills initiative, using Thunkable platform to train women in app development and e-commerce entrepreneurship. Designed to reach women nationwide through accessible mobile-first training.
• Freelance Accelerator Program 14-week intensive program developed in partnership with CaterpillHERs offering skill-building sessions, networking with industry professionals, personalized mentorship, and group coaching calls to help women grow their freelancing careers. Fully funded for CodeGirls alumni with subsidized seats for others.
• CodeGirls TechFest Annual technology festival featuring competitions in web development, software testing, UX/UI, mobile app development, and startup hackathon. Provides platform for students and alumni to showcase tech talent and business acumen with prize giveaways.
• Accounting Tools Training (QuickBooks & Xero) Advanced accounting software training offered through partnership with eGB as knowledge partner, designed to enhance graduates' employability in finance-related tech roles. Covers QuickBooks and Xero tools.
• Core Skills Workshops Complementary professional development curriculum including entrepreneurial skills, effective communication, financial literacy, work readiness, workplace safety, and mental wellbeing support, designed to make graduates workforce-ready and capable of starting their own enterprises. Delivered alongside technical training across all three phases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% placement rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional, minor and global.

• ConsulNet CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and co-founder of CodeGirls. ConsulNet Corporation founded and operates the CodeGirls program with its partners. ConsulNet provides organizational infrastructure, funding mechanisms, and operational support for the bootcamp.
• United Global InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA community development 501c3 foundation dedicated to improvement of health and wellbeing, support of education, encouragement of cultural identities and alleviation of poverty. Co-founded the program and provides US-based funding channels.
• WomenInTechPKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit initiative to help tech women from Pakistan grow and attain equal opportunities in the tech industry. Co-founder and co-developer of the CodeGirls program, providing community outreach and industry connections.
• Genetech SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning software development company. COO Shamim Rajani founded CodeGirls. Genetech provides hiring opportunities for graduates and contributes to program development.
• 10PearlsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring company and sponsor. Provides internship and employment opportunities for CodeGirls graduates. Hosted graduation ceremonies at 10Pearls University.
• Contour SoftwaremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. Major hiring partner recruiting CodeGirls graduates for SQA, development, and technical roles. Has doubled sponsorship contributions.
• DPAK ITregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLed by Mr. Arif Rabbani, DPAK IT provided on-ground facilitation for the Skardu Chapter program, helping establish operations in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Software Technology Park SkarduregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided premises and infrastructure for core skills workshops in Skardu, enabling the establishment of the CodeGirls Skardu Chapter.
• K2-technologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLed by Arif Rabbani, K2-technologies has promised jobs and internship opportunities for successful CodeGirls Skardu graduates.
• Koi.workminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRemote work platform offering employment opportunities for CodeGirls graduates to work remotely for their companies.
• EQUALS Her Digital Skills / Tech4GirlsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partnership hosting Tech4Girls workshops series for mobile app development and eCommerce. Partners include Ministry of IT&T Pakistan, GSMA, ITU, W4.org.
• Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication PakistanregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner supporting Tech4Girls workshops and promoting women's participation in tech through policy and program support.
• GSMAglobalGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal association supporting Tech4Girls workshops focused on mobile app development for women, contributing to program reach and credibility.
• ITU (International Telecommunication Union)globalGTM or Marketing PartnerUN agency supporting Tech4Girls workshops and providing international recognition to CodeGirls' efforts in digital skills training.
• W4.orgglobalGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational organization supporting Tech4Girls workshops and featuring CodeGirls graduates as role models in STEM across South Asia.
• CryptoChicks PakistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for blockchain education program providing subsidized access to BlockGeeks platform for 6 months at 5,000 PKR.
• National Incubation Center KarachiregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for CodeGirls 7th Karachi Graduation Ceremony, providing auditorium facilities for program milestones.
• Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew collaboration creating job opportunities for CodeGirls graduates in the Skardu region, strengthening local employment initiatives.
• eGBregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner for CodeGirls Skardu offering advanced training in accounting tools (QuickBooks, Xero) to enhance employability in finance-related tech roles.
• QuickStartmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Data Science Boot Camp - an 8-month intensive program with capstone projects judged by field experts. QuickStart provides certification and job opportunities for graduates.
• CaterpillHERsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership launching Freelance Accelerator Program - a 14-week program offering skill-building, networking, mentorship, and coaching for CodeGirls graduates to grow freelancing careers.
• IBA CED (Institute of Business Administration)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for new Entrepreneurship Program. Jaffer Family Foundation sponsors $250 participation fee for all CodeGirls participants.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah University KarachiregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademic partner hosting CodeGirls TechFest 2022 event. Provided facilities and academic credibility for the tech competitions and hackathon.
• University of BaltistanregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted CodeGirls Skardu Cohort 3 graduation ceremony, showcasing graduate projects and supporting regional education initiatives.
• P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade body partner where Shamim Rajani serves as Vice-Chairperson. Hosted ProWomen directory collaboration and provides industry network support.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girls Who Code: US-based nonprofit running coding programs for girls and young women, including summer immersion and club programs. Comparable mission and free/sponsored training model, though focused on school-age girls rather than adult workforce placement.
• Holberton School: Software engineering school with project-based, employer-aligned curriculum in multiple countries. Comparable as a full-stack coding bootcamp serving diverse learners, though tuition-based rather than free.
• Women Who Code: Global nonprofit focused on women in technology with local chapters, training programs, and hiring partner network. Direct peer in the women-in-tech education and community-building space, with comparable mission and employer-engagement model.
• Black Girls CODE: Nonprofit providing technology education to girls of color with coding bootcamps, hackathons, and tech workshops. Comparable as a women-of-color-focused coding bootcamp operator with sponsor-supported free training and industry partnerships.
• Generation: Global nonprofit operating employer-driven bootcamps for unemployed/underemployed adults across 17+ countries. Closest comparable in mission (employment-focused reskilling), funding model (sponsor-funded, free to learners), curriculum structure, and employer-hiring flywheel.

Broad incumbents

• Andela: Africa-based technology training and outsourcing company that develops software engineering talent for global employers. Comparable in training emerging-market talent for international tech employers, but operates a commercial/vetted talent marketplace rather than free nonprofit bootcamps.

Others

• WomenLift Health: Global nonprofit running leadership and capacity-building programs for women in technology-adjacent fields with corporate/foundation sponsorship. Comparable nonprofit/grant-funded women-empowerment training model, though focused on health/leadership rather than coding.
• QuickStart (partner): Technology training and staffing company that co-runs CodeGirls' Data Science Boot Camp. Listed as a peer because it operates adjacent IT/tech training programs with employer-aligned curricula; included for ecosystem reference rather than direct competition.

Regional players

• Africa Code Week: Initiative bringing free coding workshops to African youth with corporate and government partners. Comparable as a donor/sponsor-funded digital skills training program targeting underserved populations, though focused on awareness/workshops rather than full bootcamps.

Emerging players

• Tech4Dev: Nonprofit running tech skills training programs for underserved groups across Africa, with employer partnerships and free training models. Comparable mission, sponsor-funded structure, and women-in-tech focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CodeGirlsKhi
• Facebookfacebook.com/CodeGirlsbyConsulNetCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/codegirlskhi

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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