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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Hands working at a laptop. Graphic rendering of icons representing education and AI floating in mid air
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    This is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  2. Excel: advanced
    Excel teacher points to whiteboard with an Excel table on the screen
    Course start date:  Wed 21 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Aurica Jalba
    Learn advanced features of Excel: linking, advanced sorting, filtering, advanced formulae, scenarios, data validation and audit spreadsheet, pivot tables and macros to create and work with complex spreadsheets. This course is suitable for anyone who is involved in Data Analysis using Excel.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  3. Understanding Ethics in AI
    Ai Ethics Artificial Intelligence Ethics Conceptual Illustration
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 24 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    This is a short introduction to Ethics in AI for non-technical beginners who aspire to drive responsible AI design and use. This course will enable you to strike a balance between the potential benefits and risks of AI technology.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  4. Introduction to Python
    Programming Language Python Conceptual Banner Education Coding Computer Language Python Technology of Software Develop Writing Code Learning Artificial Intelligence Ai Computer Neural Networks
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 21 Sep 2025 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Muhammad Khan
    Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  5. Online marketing: a detailed introduction
    Marketing on a Digital Platform Increasing Sales By Bringing Social Media As a Helper To Achieve Goals Concept of Digital Marketing
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Julian Holden
    A popular course that provides an in-depth look at the tools and techniques you can use to market your business on the internet. Examine Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), web advertising with Google AdWords and social media marketing among other topics, along with the management tools needed to measure success.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  6. Data Analytics with Python: introduction
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 27 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Muhammad Khan
    Data analysis involves examining, cleaning, and interpreting data to make informed decisions. Python offers the best toolkit for professionals, providing ease and efficiency. Data Analytics with Python: introduction course teaches you to automate tasks, analyze data, and make smarter decisions.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  7. Introduction to artificial intelligence
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Kathryn Coldham
    Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk say it's humanity's biggest threat, but you use it every day. Learn what artificial intelligence is, what it will become, and how it works.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  8. Excel: tables and charts
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Aurica Jalba
    Learn how to create effective Excel tables and to chart your data on this short course.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  9. User experience and interface (UX/UI) : introduction
    Mobile Apps Creation of a Mobile Application Web Page Created From Separate Blocks User Experience User Interface Layouts of The Mobile Application By Layers Modern Vector Illustration
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 27 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Itai Bercovier
    An introduction to the fundamentals of user experience (UX). Learn about the theory and tools used in the industry to analyse a website/app interface and its interaction.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  10. Pivot Tables: the Basics and Beyond
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Abbott Katz
    In this course you will learn the essentials of pivot table construction and all additional features that will enhance the user’s pivot table competence.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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