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. 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
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    96% of 100
  2. Communicating effectively at work
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 31 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jonathan Mulquin
    How skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  3. Build a website with Wix
    Course start date:  Wed 9 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gal Sapir
    Wix 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
  4. Grow in confidence with networking - for work and business
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lila Veltze
    Are 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
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  5. Understanding Ethics in AI
    Course start date:  Fri 25 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    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.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
  6. Using hashtags effectively
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
    Rating:
    92% of 100
  7. AI tools and applications for business: a short introduction
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Unlock 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
  8. City Lit Pro: Managing Conflict at Work
    Course start date:  Fri 18 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ketan Varia
    Does conflict at work impact your well-being and does it stop you from being effective?
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
  9. 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
  10. Introduction to email marketing with MailChimp
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Learn to use the power of email to communicate with your customers and prospects, with this popular email platform.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  11. Level 3 Certificate in Social Media for E-Commerce, Gateway Qualifications
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  Julian Holden, Lyndon Ives, Kate Scott
    This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of marketing practices using social media to promote and support online businesses. On completion of the certificate, you should be able to apply for internships or junior positions in the digital and creative industries within Social Media for E-Commerce, or progress onto higher education.



    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 £1645, plus an upfront fee of £454 payable at the time of your enrolment.



    If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans



    If you are unable to pay the upfront fee, 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 (telephone temporarily unavailable) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk



    For more information, please call Business & Technology on (telephone temporarily unavailable).



    This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £2,099.00 Senior fee £2,099.00 Concession £2,099.00
  12. City Lit Pro: Generative AI strategy and governance
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    The Generative AI Strategy and Governance course will explore the strategic and ethical implications of generative AI adoption, focusing on responsible governance and effective strategies.
    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £269.00
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