Courses to boost your CV
At City Lit, we understand the importance of a great CV and the skills needed to stand out to employers. Our courses aim to help give you an advantage in securing employment and also provide you with the skills required to succeed in industry.
With courses in public speaking, business writing, computer skills and more, we know we have something that will help you achieve your professional goals, whether that is to make a career change, climb the professional ladder or kick-start your own business.
Many of our courses are taught online, allowing you the flexibility to join from anywhere in the world. For more information on studying online, please read our guide to online learning. We also have courses that take place at our site, conveniently located in Covent Garden in central London.
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- Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Sat 11 May 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Timothy MarleyWant 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.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Online marketing: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Fri 7 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenA popular three-day course that provides an in-depth look at the tools and techniques you can use to market your business on the internet. Examine Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), web advertising with Google AdWords and social media marketing among other topics, along with the management tools needed to measure success.
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 - Data Analytics with Python: introductionCourse start date: Tue 16 Jul 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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)Course start date: Sun 21 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Voula PapadopoulosHTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Directing theatre: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon BowenDiscover the practical elements of directing for the theatre, working on text analysis and beginning to build your director’s toolkit. Learn to motivate actors and create believable, engaging performances as you explore a range of modern texts. - Chinese beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangLearn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the language and culture, this course will equip you with the essential skills to communicate confidently in Mandarin.
Our emphasis on speaking ensures that you'll be able to engage in meaningful conversations from the very first lesson. You'll learn useful phrases, expressions, and idioms, enabling you to communicate effectively in various social and everyday situations.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Introduction to business accountingCourse start date: Thu 10 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Every business needs to know if it is making a profit or loss and the worth of the business. This course addresses these issues.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Data analysis with Power BI: introductionCourse start date: Tue 29 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Anis MokademPower BI is a Microsoft Product that is free to download and use, it allows to connect, transform, and visualize data.This can be done in Microsoft Power BI Desktop application or in Excel using Power Query and Power Pivot. The formulae language used in Power BI is called DAX: Data Analysis Expressions. Learning the basics of this language is crucial to be able to create dynamic reports. In this course, you will discover the world of Power Query and Power Pivots by learning the most basic but crucial functionalities of these environments including basic DAX functions.
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 £152.00 Concession £162.00 - Adobe Illustrator: stage 1Course start date: Thu 31 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnExplore basic design and illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator – the key high-end graphics software used to create logos and icons. Discover what you can achieve using paths, pens, colour, and type as you learn about infographics and designing with vectors.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Publish your first book onlineCourse start date: Thu 7 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christine RobertsonLearn how to publish your first book electronically on the Amazon Kindle and other e-book devices using an existing Word document. You will need good internet and file management skills and experience of using Microsoft Word.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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