Programming Courses Online & in London
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started with Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world and move to Machine learning and /or Data analysis with Python. Perhaps you’d like to learn how to use SQL and Microsoft SQL Server to develop or administer databases. Here at City Lit we have a wide range of expert-led programming courses for you.
Our tutors have a wealth of industry and academic programming experience. Learn from consultants with over 20 years’ experience, highly skilled start-up and investment bank programmers or theoretical astrophysicist.
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- Learn NumPy: a short introduction
Course start date: Sat 31 May 2025Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanIn this introductory course on NumPy you will learn Python's most powerful library for numerical operations. Crafted for beginners, this course aims to build a robust foundation for mastering numerical computations using Python.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Automating Excel with Python Course start date: Sat 7 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanAutomating Excel with Python revolutionizes your workflow. This course teaches key Python techniques to automate, manipulate, and enhance Excel tasks, enabling you to create dynamic reports and streamline data processing.Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00 - Intermediate Python Course start date: Tue 10 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Roden DerveniTake your Python coding skills to the next level. Extend your programming skills by learning how to create secure and reusable code using sub-routines and modules, use advanced lists and dictionaries to create more complex programs that solve real world problems, use inbuilt libraries to boost the functionality of your programs and learn how to build graphical interfaces to your code that work on Windows, Mac and Linux systems.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Build an App with AI and Python Course start date: Wed 22 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Marc CohenThis is a new course and we are currently preparing the course outline.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Level 3 Certificate in Software Development, Gateway Qualifications Course start date: Tue 28 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Sathish Boini, Kathryn ColdhamThis Level 3 accredited course is designed for learners wishing to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries within Software Development.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here
The course fee is £2699.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £1645.00. The remaining fee of £1054.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Business & Technology on 020 7492 2515. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £2,699.00 Senior fee £2,699.00 Concession £2,699.00 - Data Science: introduction Course start date: Sun 2 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanBridge data analysis and machine learning with Python. Master data handling, create insights with modern visualization, and build predictive models using state-of-the-art AutoML techniques. Gain practical, industry-relevant skills.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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