Technology, Science & Business Courses in London and Online
Excited by new technology, scientific breakthroughs or business success? Want to improve your digital skills for the workplace or personal use? Or perhaps you'd like to delve deeper into nature, conservation or astronomy?
We have a huge range of courses to support you in your learning in programming and coding, help you understand new developments in technology with AI, machine learning, data analysis with Python and statistics, give you the tools to succeed in business and digital marketing, or enable you to explore more of the world around you with our science and nature courses.
Our tutors are highly qualified industry professionals, and will help you reach your personal goals whether you are a complete beginner or are building on existing experience.
Learning with us is flexible, with part-time courses available online in daytime, evening and weekend formats. For more information about our tutor-led interactive online courses please see our guide to online learning.
Our business and technology courses are designed to help you enter employment, advance or reskill in career or start your own business. Currently they are free if you are a) on a Low Wage or b) on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit).
Browse technology, business and science courses below and enrol today!
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LinkedIn: a detailed introduction
Course Date: Sat 31 Oct 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineIn this longer, in-depth course, we will look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £45.00 -
Introduction to R programming
Course Date: Sat 31 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineProgramming is the cornerstone of keeping up with business and technology. Learn the immensely popular language
R to boost your skills and widen your horizons.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £115.00 -
Customising a WordPress website
Course Date: Sun 1 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThe course will teach you the necessary CSS skills to further customise a WordPress website. You will use this knowledge together with the WordPress post types to create a sleek and modern website.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £115.00 -
Linear algebra and optimisation for machine learning
Course Date: Sun 1 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineGet to grips with the language of vectors and matrices, part of the basic foundations of machine learning as well as physics, computer graphics and more.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £115.00 -
Social media apps, tips and tricks
Course Date: Mon 2 Nov 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineEnhance your social media strategy by learning third party apps, tips and tricks for everyday use.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Developing a successful business plan
Course Date: Mon 2 Nov 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineWhether you want to start-up a business or expand one that you are already running, this course will give you the skills to prepare a compelling and practical business plan to achieve your goals.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £50.00 -
Exploring the science of climate change
Course Date: Mon 2 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineIn this course we will examine the science of climate change, what, in scientific terms, we mean by climate change, the evidence that such change is occurring, how we can assess the extent to which human activity is causing this change, and how science may help us both to mitigate and perhaps even reverse the effects of climate change.
The course will be taught by Dr. Gary Retallick who teaches physics and mathematics at both Birkbeck College and the Open University, runs several courses at City Lit (incl. Cornish) and has previously also taught philosophy.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £44.00 -
Social media for business: introduction
Course Date: Tue 3 Nov 2020 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineThis practical course is aimed at beginners who are looking to develop their social media skills for personal use or to promote their business. Learn how social media can be used to communicate with your target audience.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £100.00 -
Outlook 2016 for the workplace: managing your emails, tasks and priorities (intermediate)
Course Date: Tue 3 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineAre you working in an office or in administration? Learn how to maximise the features of Outlook 2016 so you can become more efficient, prioritise and reduce your work load and make the most of this complex program. Learn how to: organise and manage your emails using message rules, create an efficient folder system, use categories to filter your emails, contacts and calendar, create reminders, organise follow up actions via tags, keep track of your tasks via email and calendar, create multiple signatures including with images or logos, create, enable and customise the out-of-office notice, share calendars, create recurring appointments, and mail merge using your Outlook contacts.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £75.00 -
Build a website with WordPress in three sessions
Course Date: Tue 3 Nov 2020 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, short course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £50.00 -
Making sense of Windows 10
Course Date: Wed 4 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineNew to Windows 10? Unsure about Edge and Cortana? Join this course and get to grips with this new operating system. This friendly introduction will open doors to the main elements of the software, as well as some of its less accessible applications and tools.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £71.00Concession: £45.00 -
Stay safe online
Course Date: Thu 5 Nov 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat does identify theft entail? What risks do you run? Learn how to protect yourself from identify theft on this course.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £25.00 -
IT skills for the office: an introduction
Course Date: Thu 5 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineDo you want to start working in an office but lack confidence or skills in IT? On this course you will learn the most essential computer skills – word processing, use of spreadsheets, emailing and creating presentations. You will learn the main parts of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint which you will need in order to write letters and documents, organise data, send and receive emails and create presentations.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £87.00Concession: £55.00 -
City Lit Pro: start a career in digital marketing
Course Date: Thu 5 Nov 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineThis course will introduce you to the key digital marketing specialisms, from social media marketing to PPC marketing and SEO. City Lit Pro courses provide accelerated learning for busy people who need specific skills for the workplace.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £549.00Senior fee: £549.00Concession: £275.00
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