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.
- 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 - City Lit Pro: Adobe Illustrator intensiveCourse start date: Tue 30 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnA comprehensive introduction to creating vector graphics using Illustrator. Learn how to use the pen tool, shapes, brushes, patterns, live trace and effects and gain experience in techniques and strategies useful to graphic designers and illustrators. - 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 - WordPress: introductionCourse start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoLearn the essential skills required to create a website and/or blog using the world's most popular content management system - WordPress.
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 - LinkedIn: a short introductionCourse start date: Sun 15 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeGet started with LinkedIn with this short introductory course through learning the basics of this important business platform. - Debating: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyDebating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. We will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout. This course will be taught in the college.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - 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. - Search engine optimisation (SEO)Course start date: Sun 13 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottWould 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 or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Developing a successful business planCourse start date: Sat 19 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenWhether you want to start-up a business or expand one that you are already running, this course will give you the skills to prepare a compelling and practical business plan to achieve your goals.
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 £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Introduction to email marketing with MailChimpCourse start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeLearn 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. - 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 - A short introduction to Apple PhotosCourse start date: Thu 7 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use Apple’s built in Photos programme to improve your skills in repairing, improving and organising your photographs.
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