Technology, Science & Business Courses in London and Online
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- Becoming confident on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: for complete beginnersCourse start date: Mon 23 May 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Too nervous to face Facebook? Is tweeting something birds do? Have you heard of Instagram but never used it? Then this is the course for you. Improve your digital communication in a supportive environment and learn the different ways you can connect to friends, family and the wider world.
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 want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00 - Build a website in a day with WordPressCourse start date: Sat 28 May 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Itai BercovierWordPress 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 £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Trees in summerCourse start date: Sat 28 May 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Letta JonesTwo tree identification walks in Regent’s Park looking at common trees while focussing on bark, twigs, leaves, outline, seeds and fruits aiming to give you the confidence to get to know trees better.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £30.00 - A short introduction to financial reporting analysisCourse start date: Tue 31 May 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anis MokademThe introduction to financial reporting analysis course provides an insight into reading and interpreting results published by companies regarding their financial performance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Becoming confident on the cloud: a new way of sharing and collaborating (One Drive)Course start date: Fri 3 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
The digital world is moving from emails to shared files. The days of attaching files, sending them, downloading them, working on them, saving them, re-attaching and re-sending them are almost over. Don't be like an email and get left behind! With cloud computing, we can share and collaborate on files either at the same time or separately without any downloading. Join this course and learn how to make the most of the cloud. What is it? How can it be used for home life and in business? What does it mean to share a file rather than email an attachment? You will focus on One Drive, how to share and collaborate on documents, keep track of changes, control access and editing rights and how to manage your files. You will also learn about Microsoft forms and how to use these. You will also learn about syncing. Learners must be confident on the Internet.
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 want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00 - City Lit Pro: search engine marketingCourse start date: Sat 4 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Salvatore MaioranoSearch engine marketing (SEM) grow year on year, so it’s key to manage the planning, management and execution of such a successful channel.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Bird identification by sight and songCourse start date: Sun 5 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Verity MilesSometimes we hear birds before we see them. Find out more about identifying birds by sound and refresh your knowledge of the natural history of birds and what to look for to distinguish different species by sight and behaviour.
Verity Miles, MSc, is a Zoologist and environmental campaigner, with a background in ecology, conservation and ornithology. Since studying and teaching in the Biological Sciences department of the University of Bristol, she has been working for an environmental campaigning organisation in London and managing nature reserves with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in her spare time. She is passionate about conservation and has a particular interest in birds. As a bird ringer, Verity has experienced identifying and handling many different species and is an advocate for urban birding and engaging with wildlife in the City.
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 £30.00 - Video blogging with YouTube: intermediateCourse start date: Mon 6 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolanda De Los Bueis UnanuaLearn how to enhance your 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. Learn YouTube promotional features.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - How to be an administrator: the online paperless officeCourse start date: Tue 7 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Are you working as an administrator? Does your job involve a lot of administration work? Have you recently moved to online working? The days of paper files and folders are vanishing. This course will help you transition and learn about how you can convert your paper-based office into an online one without a physical folder in sight. You will work on how to change your mind-set, how to create an online data management system, how to take advantage of cloud-based applications to collaborate and co-edit files and how Outlook can be used as a planning tool alongside OneNote.
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 want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Instagram for business: introductionCourse start date: Wed 8 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeLearn how to use Instagram, the visual social media site, to market your business and communicate with your customers.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Google AdWords: introductionCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenLearn how to use Google AdWords to reach potential customers. Get an overview of keyword research, conversion tracking and campaign optimisation.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Social media introduction: stage 2Course start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeKnow social media by starting at the very beginning. This course offers a full orientation of the platform and tips for everyday use.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Fri 10 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George StickneyLearn to create your own blog with this beginners course and raise your online profile.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Wild West London nature walksCourse start date: Fri 10 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brenna BoyleWest London has much to offer a nature walker. Join us as we explore woodland, parkland, riverside, wetland and heathland habitats on three guided walks. Find out more about local trees, wildflowers, invertebrates, water-life and birds.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £39.00 - Game design: a short introductionCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex GregoryLearn how to make computer games with no coding skills. An exciting one-day introduction.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00
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