Technology, Science & Business Courses in London and Online
Excited by new technology, scientific breakthroughs or business success? Or perhaps you'd like to delve deeper into nature, conservation or astronomy?
We have a huge range of courses which help you to get your head around modern technology, give you the tools to succeed in business, or enable you to explore more of the world around you.
Our courses take place in the evenings, daytimes and at weekends, and are held in Covent Garden.
Many of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
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City Lit gift vouchers- the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.From: £10.00 -
Introduction to Facebook
Course Date: Tue 11 Aug 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineLearn more about Facebook, the social networking site that allows you to find and communicate with friends and common interest groups. Keep in touch with family and friends or get in touch with long lost relations or school friends.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
Copywriting: a taster
Course Date: Tue 11 Aug 2020
Location on this date: OnlineGood copywriting skills are increasingly important, whether you want to write your own website or your company’s sales literature, or hope to work in advertising or marketing. We'll cover the core elements of copywriting using examples and practical exercises.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
The Physics of time
Course Date: Sat 15 Aug 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineWe will explore the various different conceptions of time within modern physics. The absolute time of Newtonian mechanics is contrasted with the relativistic time of Einsteinian gravity. The possibility that time is quantized, made up of discrete moments, is seen to emerge in some of the most cutting edge theories of physics, such as loop quantum gravity and string theory. The emergence of time in the big bang, the direction of time, and the possibility of time travel are all explored.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Build a website with WordPress in two sessions
Course Date: Sat 15 Aug 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, one-day course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
LinkedIn: a detailed introduction
Course Date: Sun 16 Aug 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineIn this longer, in-depth course, take a look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £89.00 -
Bird identification by sound and sight
Course Date: Sat 22 Aug 2020
Location on this date: OnlineSometimes we hear birds before we see them. Find out more about identifying birds by sound and refresh your knowledge of the natural history of birds and what to look for to distinguish different species by sight and behaviour.
Verity Miles, MSc, is a Zoologist and environmental campaigner, with a background in ecology, conservation and ornithology. Since studying and teaching in the Biological Sciences department of the University of Bristol, she has been working for an environmental campaigning organisation in London and managing nature reserves with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in her spare time. She is passionate about conservation and has a particular interest in birds. As a bird ringer, Verity has experienced identifying and handling many different species and is an advocate for urban birding and engaging with wildlife in the City.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £23.00Concession: £15.00 -
Artificial intelligence
Course Date: Sat 29 Aug 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThis overview course will look at the history, science and philosophical questions behind the rapid and astonishing
developments in the field of artificial intelligence. From chatbots to medical diagnosis machines, what challenges and
promises does this technology offer to society?
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Instagram: a short introduction
Course Date: Tue 1 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineGet started with using Instagram, the visually based social media site. You will learn to share photos and connect with people for business and/or personal fun.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Social media content strategy
Course Date: Thu 3 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineIn order to successfully use social media for business, it is essential to have a clear strategy and create good content to encourage audience engagement. You'll learn both in this short course.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Introduction to programming
Course Date: Sat 5 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineThis is a beginner's course designed for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the exciting world of programming and see what all the fuss is about. Perfect if you want to make your first step in learning any of the programming languages at City Lit.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Introduction to Python
Course Date: Sun 6 Sep 2020 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineWant to learn more about how computers work or what computer programmers do? Get started in computer programming using the most popular and easy-to-use computer programming language Python.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £229.00 -
Build a website with WordPress in three sessions
Course Date: Sun 6 Sep 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 will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
LinkedIn: a short introduction
Course Date: Mon 7 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineGet started with LinkedIn with this short introductory course through learning the basics of this important business platform.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)
Course Date: Mon 7 Sep 2020 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineLearn the formatting languages used to create web pages and construct a website in which various pages are linked together using HTML5, the latest standard for HTML & CSS. This course is also suitable for people who want to update the content on an existing website.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00
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