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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Stay safe online
Course Date: Tue 22 Sep 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineWhat does identify theft entail? What risks do you run? Learn how to protect yourself from identify theft on this course.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Excel 2016: the essentials
Course Date: Tue 22 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineDo you need to use Excel for work, in the office, or to keep track of your finances? Learn the key parts of creating spreadsheets: entering text and numbers, formulae, formatting, modifying and linking sheets and creating charts. Knowledge required: basic computer skills and the ability to use a mouse and keyboard.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit)
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This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £90.00 -
Copywriting
Course Date: Wed 23 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineGood copywriting skills are increasingly important, whether you want to write your own website, your company’s sales literature or are seeking work in advertising or marketing.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £60.00 -
Level 1 ECDL award in IT user skills
Course Date: Wed 23 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineAre you new or returning to word processing, spreadsheets and presentations? Join this course and learn how to use the most important basic features of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This course will give you the confidence to use the programs independently as well as pursue your studies to a higher level.
For courses with an exam, you will need to complete a pre-course assessment. Click on the Start Assessment button. Or call our administrator on 0207 492 2511 or email universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk to arrange an assessment with one of our course advisors.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit)
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This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £150.00 -
An introduction to Word 2016
Course Date: Wed 23 Sep 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetNew to Word and word processing? Do you want to learn how to create and organise letters and short documents? Then this course is ideal for you. Learn all of the basic functions of creating documents: adding, copying, moving and formatting text, practise inserting pictures and creating tables, Spelling and grammar checking, changing the page layout and printing different documents accurately. All you need is enthusiasm, and confidence using a mouse and basic keyboard functions.
This course is FREE if a) You are on a Low Wage or b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit)
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This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £40.00 -
Essential digital skills for work (Level 1)
Course Date: Wed 23 Sep 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre you new to computing? Do you have some digital skills but lack confidence to use them? Would you like to gain the most essential digital skills needed for today's workplace? If you need to develop the foundational digital skills for today's job market, this is the course for you. The course will give you the confidence to use digital devices and tools to collaborate and communicate efficiently with work colleagues, to create documents and presentations, and make simple spreadsheets. You will learn the transferable digital skills you need to progress, participate and express yourself in the workplace. You will also gain a qualification. 53% of UK employees do not have the digital skills needed for work. You don't need to one of them.
You need to complete a pre-course assessment to make sure you are on the right course. Click on the Start Assessment button. Or call our administrator on 0207 492 2511 or email universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk to arrange an assessment with one of our course advisors and start your journey.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Business skills for creative businesses
Course Date: Sun 27 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThis introduction to financial modelling, business planning and marketing for new businesses in the creative industries will cover: market research, marketing, innovation, incorporation, intellectual property, management structure, financial projections, pitches and presentations.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £349.00Concession: £213.00 -
Blogging: write your own blog using WordPress
Course Date: Sun 27 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineLearn to create your own blog with this beginner’s course using WordPress and raise your online profile.
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 -
Build a website in a day with WordPress
Course Date: Sun 27 Sep 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWordPress 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 takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Algorithms in Python
Course Date: Mon 28 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineLearn about common coding “recipes” and tricks of the trade that programmers use again and again and develop your coding skills by implementing them in Python.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
TikTok: a short introduction
Course Date: Mon 28 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThis course is aimed at people who want to use TikTok. The course provides a general overview including the basics of the platform, safety and how to set up an account.
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 -
Search engine optimisation (SEO)
Course Date: Tue 29 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineWould you like your website to appear higher up in search results, in Google or other search engines? Learn the basics of ethical optimisation and how to set up site structure and website copy for optimum search engine coverage.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £129.00 -
Instagram for business: introduction
Course Date: Wed 30 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineLearn how to use Instagram, the visual social media site, to market your business and communicate with your customers.
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 -
Communicate with confidence through voice and body language
Course Date: Wed 30 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineDiscover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills include establishing rapport, assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy, projecting an effective personal style, sensitive listening and communicating with care and conviction. This course will be delivered online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Excel: advanced
Course Date: Thu 1 Oct 2020 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineLearn advanced features of Excel 2016: linking, advanced sorting, filtering, formulae associated with logical, statistical, financial and mathematical operations, scenarios, data validation and audit spreadsheet, pivot tables and macros to create and work with complex spreadsheets. This course follows on from 'Excel: essentials' or Excel 2016 for the workplace, or it is suitable for students with equivalent knowledge and experience.
This course will be delivered online. For more information please see our guide to online learning.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00
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