Build an App with AI and Python
Ever had an idea for a web app but weren’t sure how to build it? In this hands-on, project-based course, you’ll turn your idea into a working web application using the power of Python and your own intelligent coding assistant.
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- Start Date: 22 Oct 2025End Date: 26 Nov 2025Wed (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30In PersonFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 16 Feb 2026End Date: 23 Mar 2026Mon (Evening): 18:15 - 20:15In PersonFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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What is the course about?
In this short course you will:
- Define your own project from the start—no cookie-cutter tutorials. This will be more like an art class than a traditional programming course..
- You’ll work in Replit, so there’s no setup or downloads—just code, anywhere, anytime.
- AI isn’t just a topic—it’s your collaborator.
- Come with an idea. Leave with an app - This is your chance to combine human creativity and artificial intelligence—and see what you’re capable of.
What will we cover?
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a budding developer, this course empowers you to bring your unique ideas to life. You’ll learn how to apply Python code, design interactive web interfaces, and integrate AI tools to accelerate your development process. Using Replit’s cloud-based development environment and its built-in AI agent, you’ll never code alone.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Python for Web Development: The essentials of Python programming in a web context
- Frontend + Backend Skills: How to connect a user interface with Python logic
- AI-Assisted Coding: Use an intelligent agent to write, debug, and explain code
- Project Design & Delivery: Plan, build, and launch a working prototype of your own web app
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
There is one prerequisite: Intro to Python. This course is perfect for aspiring developers, creative thinkers, and anyone who wants to understand how to harness the power of AI and learn by building something real.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Instruction will be done through lectures and in-class exercises. Homework assignments will be optional, for those who wish to dive deeper.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
City Lit tuition is the only cost and there’s nothing you need to bring.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
To view our Programming and Maths courses please click here
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software
This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Marc is an American software engineer based in London. His mission is building tools, tutorials, and online courses to help make computing, mathematics, and data science more accessible and more inclusive. Marc holds a Master of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Rutgers University. He has over 40 years of experience as a professional software developer and engineering manager at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, and Google. Marc is a regular conference speaker and has taught, as an instructor or guest lecturer, at the University of Washington, University College London, Oxford University, London School of Economics, Howard University, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, and University of Surrey, among other institutions. Marc holds three patents and co-authored an O'Reilly book on Google Compute Engine. Marc's primary interests are Python Programming, Applied Mathematics, Web Development, Machine Learning/AI, Data Science, and Cloud Computing.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.