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- WordPress: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 12 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenTake your basic WordPress skills to the next level by using plugins and widgets to add new functionality, and by editing and creating theme files to customise the look of your site.
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 - We are Stardust: an introductory lecture on stars and our connection to their lives by Professor Raman PrinjaCourse start date: Wed 19 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Where do we come from? There can be no more profound question for science to ask and at the dawn of the 21st century we have made much progress in answering this.Using striking images, Prof. Raman Prinja will describe our profound connection to the life-cycle of stars, including the building and dispersal of life-giving chemical elements.
Join City Lit guest speaker Professor Raman Prinja to learn more.
Raman Prinja is Professor of Astrophysics and Head of the Physics and Astronomy Department at University College London. His main research interests are in the studies of the evolution and properties of the most massive stars in our Galaxy. Beyond research and teaching, Prof. Prinja is keen to promote astronomy to wider audiences, and has written more than 20 successful outreach-level books, including the award winning titles 'Science Crazy', 'Night Sky Watcher' and 'Planetarium'. His latest books for 9+ ages are 'The Future of the Universe' and 'Wonders of the Night Sky'. Professor Prinja has been awarded the Pol and Christiane Swings research prize by the Belgian Royal Academy; the UCL Education Award; American Institute of Physics Science Education Award (2019); Royal Society Young People's Book Prize (2019). In Sept. 2021 Prof Raman Prinja was a recipient of the UCL Leadership Award and the Institute of Physics 2021 Lise Meitner Medal and Prize.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Learning to use your smartphone (Android)Course start date: Wed 19 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Does your smartphone confuse you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? Understanding and navigating your way round a smartphone is now as important as being able to use a regular computer. This short course will help you understand your Android smartphone, troubleshoot problems and use some of the most popular apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here - Build a website with WixCourse start date: Wed 9 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gal SapirWix is an easy to use website builder and you can create a high quality website without the need of coding. This course will introduce you to the Wix platform and then guide you to build a website from start to finish.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Becoming confident on Excel 365 (beginner)Course start date: Wed 26 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Excel? Have you used Excel a little but lack confidence? Are you unsure about what you use Excel for? On this course, you will learn the key basic functions of Excel so you can begin your journey towards handling, analysing and presenting data effectively. You will learn the main functions of Excel and associated terminology. You will focus on how to create simple worksheets, enter data, present it in a logical and functioning way with formatting that makes it easy to read. You will work on using Excel in place of your calculator to make basic calculations and you will practise turning this data into simple charts and graphs. By the end of this course, you will confident enough to create your own weekly budget calculator. To do this course you'll need to be able to use a mouse, keyboard and basic computer functions.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here - Excel: expert
Course start date: Wed 26 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Abbott KatzThis course is ideal if you want to master you Excel skills for data analysis. You will learn how to create dialogue boxes,combo boxes,spinners,drop down lists,user forms and macros.You should have attended our 'Excel: advanced' course, or have equivalent knowledge or experience.
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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Social media for business: introductionCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenThis practical course is aimed at people who would like to use social media marketing to promote their business. This class is ideal for those with some familiarity with social media. You will learn how social media can be used to communicate with your target audience.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Grow in confidence with networking - for work and businessCourse start date: Wed 16 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lila VeltzeAre you one of the estimated 90% of people who find networking daunting and difficult? If so, discover the easy way to network, and reap the benefits in your work or business life.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Excel: tricks and tips for productivityCourse start date: Wed 10 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Aurica JalbaDo you have some familiarity with Excel? Would you like to learn methods that will make your use of the software easier and more efficient? The focus of the day will be to look at different features of Excel as well as adjusting settings and other shortcuts to improve your experience and productivity. - Data Analytics with Python: introductionCourse start date: Wed 16 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Arda BalkirPython is the most popular programming language in the field of data analytics. Building on the skills you have learnt on one of our Introduction to Python courses (or equivalent) you will learn the basics of importing data into Python, analysing it and presenting your findings in a graphical format.
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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Advanced PythonCourse start date: Wed 17 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Timothy MarleyObject Oriented programming underpins modern software development. On this course, you will learn both the theory of OO programming and its implementation in Python. We will also explore the functional programming components of this language. - Social media content strategyCourse start date: Wed 24 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn 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 class.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Using hashtags effectivelyCourse start date: Wed 7 Aug 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeHashtags 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 - Copywriting
Course start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Deborah MartinOn this practical course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create great copy and content for websites, social media and print.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £135.00 - AI tools and applications for business: a short introductionCourse start date: Wed 16 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouUnlock the potential of AI in business! Join our 6-hour interactive course to demystify artificial intelligence, explore real-world applications and stay ahead in the evolving landscape.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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