BML successfully concludes coding program for girls

Bank of Maldives (BML) has successfully concluded the coding and engineering program held as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations to promote gender equality in the field of innovation and technology.

The program was targeted for girls between the ages of 12 to 14 years.

A total of 24 participants successfully completed the program.

The 16-day program was conducted by ForLoop Coding Academy and included content such as game development with Visual Blocks, developing apps using Python and building Bluetooth controlled robots.

ForLoop Coding Academy’s co-founder and CEO, Ismail Riyaz said the main purpose of the program was to teach girls the basics of computing.

He said the program is usually a 10-month program, providing students with in-depth knowledge of computing.

“We offer different levels of programs; from Level 1 to Level 6. By the time they reach Level 3, students will know how to create their own website or mobile app. By the time they complete Level 4 or 5, they will know how to program drones and stuff by themselves,” he said.