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- Advanced Python
Course start date: Tue 15 Jul 2025Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanObject Oriented programming underpins modern software development. On this course, you will learn both the theory of OO programming and its implementation in Python. We will also explore the functional programming components of this language. - HTML5 & CSS3: advanced (stage 3) Course start date: Sat 19 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: George StickneyThis course will teach you all the necessary skills needed to create a sleek and modern responsive website that looks good on all devices: PC, laptop, tablet, and mobile. You will learn how to use advance CSS (with an emphasis on positioning) to allow you to create the look you want for your web page. You will need to have basic knowledge of HTML/CSS.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - City Lit Pro: Machine learning for Financial Trading Course start date: Sat 19 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanMachine learning is transforming financial trading. This course builds on your Python skills to teach the fundamentals of applying machine learning in finance. You'll analyze data, develop predictive models, and automate trading strategies through hands-on projects.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £549.00 Concession £549.00 - Excel: analysing your spreadsheet with pivot tablesCourse start date: Thu 24 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaLearn how to create and edit pivot tables to analyse large lists of data with multiple views and calculated fields using drag and drop. You should have a good understanding of Excel.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1) Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
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 £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - User experience and interface (UX/UI) : introduction Course start date: Sun 27 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Itai BercovierAn introduction to the fundamentals of user experience (UX). Learn about the theory and tools used in the industry to analyse a website/app interface and its interaction.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Create and promote your brand using CanvaCourse start date: Sat 8 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 6-hour workshop, master Canva to create and promote a standout brand identity. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or personal branding, you’ll learn to design impactful marketing materials and social media content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Pivot Tables: the Basics and BeyondCourse start date: Wed 17 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Abbott KatzIn this course you will learn the essentials of pivot table construction and all additional features that will enhance the user’s pivot table competence.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Finance Innovation: The Power of Blockchain and Financial TechnologyCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouUnlock the future of finance! Join our 6-hour course to explore blockchain technology, fintech and Insurtech. Understand core features, discover real-world applications and navigate regulatory challenges. By the end, you will confidently discuss the impact of innovation on financial services.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Introduction to C++ Course start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanC++ is a powerful language for efficient software development. This course teaches C++ fundamentals through hands-on coding, enabling you to write, compile, and debug programs effectively, equipping you with essential programming skills.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Stay safe online Course start date: Fri 17 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Terry MyersWhat does identify theft entail? What risks do you run? Learn how to protect yourself from identify theft on this course.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - City Lit Pro: Start a career in Web design Course start date: Mon 20 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Raymond Snare, George StickneyThis 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.Full fee £1,399.00 Senior fee £1,119.00 Concession £909.00 - Introduction to business accounting Course start date: Thu 23 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Tariq HassanEvery business needs to know if it is making a profit or loss and the worth of the business.This course provides a solid introduction of accounting for small business owners or any individuals who would like to gain knowledge on accounting topics and principles for business. - Deep Learning: Computer Vision Course start date: Fri 24 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanImagine teaching machines to see as humans do! Dive into computer vision, the exciting AI field that enables robots, self-driving cars, and smartphones to interpret images, recognize faces, and make visual decisions intelligently.
Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Tools for Effective Project Management Course start date: Sun 26 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottAn introduction to popular tools for effective project management.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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