Technology, science & business

Technology, Science & Business
Courses in London & Online

Excited by new technology, scientific breakthroughs or business success? Want to improve your digital skills for the workplace or for 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 Generative AI, machine learning, data analysis with Python and web design, 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. In addition, we have launched a new area in Financial Technologies (FinTech), in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and Cybersecurity for business. Also acknowledging the decision-making elements in AI, we are offering short courses in Understanding Ethics in AI and Business sustainability and AI.

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.

Staff training and employee development

We also offer corporate training for your employees. This can be customised to your company’s training needs and the areas we cover are Programming, Web development, Adobe Creative cloud, Advanced MS Office, digital marketing, social media, podcasting, Generative AI and Ethics in AI, Financial Technologies (FinTech) and cybersecurity for business. We have been successfully delivering ad hoc workplace training courses for over two decades to companies in London. In recent years we have also been offering staff skills training courses online or in hybrid format to provide more flexibility to employees looking to develop their skills. For more information on employee development courses please contact our department computing@citylit.ac.uk 

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

Browse technology, business and science courses below and enrol today!

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  1. Podcasting: introduction
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Do you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
    Rating:
    91% of 100
  2. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 9 other dates)

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

    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    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.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. Introduction to Python
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 24 Jun 2024 (and 7 other dates)

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

    Tutors:  Timothy Marley
    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.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  4. Build a website with WordPress
    Course start date:  Mon 21 Oct 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Swati Pandit
    WordPress 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.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
  5. Presenting on the spot
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Lunn
    Learn key vocal techniques and public speaking strategies that will support you when you need to give a memorable impromptu presentation or speech with gravitas and confidence. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
    Rating:
    87% of 100
  6. Video blogging with YouTube: introduction
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolanda De Los Bueis Unanua
    Learn how to create a video blog (vlog) in your own YouTube channel. Use YouTube full capabilities as social network, video editor and publisher. Edit and enhance your videos with effects and music using open source software Shotcut. Share and connect your channel with other channels and social networks.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  7. Developing and managing your brand
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Julian Holden
    A brand defines how people see, relate and interact to your business, products and services; it’s what distinguish your business from your competitors. A well-developed brand strategy and identity makes your brand recognizable, relatable and your business more successful and valuable. In this intensive course you will have a hands on overview on how professionals develop a brand identity and what is needed to navigate your brand through a crowded market without getting lost in the mist.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  8. Staying safe online with your Apple Mac
    Course start date:  Mon 17 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Harding
    Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. Find out how to protect yourself, your Apple Mac and your most sensitive data in this short course.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
  9. Using Apple Mac OS: a detailed introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 24 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Harding
    Discover how an Apple Mac computer works, the common functions and their applications. For Apple Mac users with little or no previous experience.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Understanding Ethics in AI
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 18 Nov 2024 (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.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
  11. Web development: introduction to JavaScript
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Jul 2024

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

    Tutors:  Raymond Snare
    Learn JavaScript to add dynamic effects and validate your web pages. Previous knowledge or experience of HTML and CSS at intermediate level is required.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  12. Using hashtags effectively
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Aug 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Hashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Threads. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
    Rating:
    92% of 100
  13. WordPress: introduction
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

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

    Tutors:  Andrea Marzano
    Learn the essential skills required to create a website and/or blog using the world's most popular content management system - WordPress.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
  14. Choosing the Right Career Path for you
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 30 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lila Veltze
    The search for work that can bring you happiness and fulfilment is an important endeavour as it can contribute greatly to your sense of wellbeing. Come and explore how to identify the right career path for you.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
  15. City Lit Pro: Start a career in Web design
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 21 Oct 2024

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

    Tutors:  Raymond Snare, George Stickney
    This course will prepare you to start a career in Web Design. You will learn three essential coding languages HTML5,CSS and JavaScript and create a web site with a responsive layout and interactive features. This course will prepare you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems and collaborate more effectively with web developers.







    Break weeks: 16th, 23rd and 30th December 2024 and 10th and 17th February 2025.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £949.00 Senior fee £949.00 Concession £617.00
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