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All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.
We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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- Excel: advancedCourse start date: Wed 22 Jun 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Dual Mode (Online or In Person) (other locations are available)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaLearn advanced features of Excel: linking, advanced sorting, filtering, advanced formulae, scenarios, data validation and audit spreadsheet, pivot tables and macros to create and work with complex spreadsheets.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy 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 or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £95.00 - Intermediate PythonCourse start date: Wed 1 Jun 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Roden DerveniTake your Python coding skills to the next level. Extend your programming skills by learning how to create secure and reusable code using sub-routines and modules, use advanced lists and dictionaries to create more complex programs that solve real world problems, use inbuilt libraries to boost the functionality of your programs and learn how to build graphical interfaces to your code that work on Windows, Mac and Linux systems.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £100.00 - Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Sat 18 Jun 2022 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Rich CochraneWant to learn more about how computers work or what computer programmers do? Get started in computer programming using the most popular and easy-to-use computer programming language Python.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £100.00 - Drawing from plants and flowersCourse start date: Mon 27 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore a variety of artists’ approaches for painting flowers from observation. Discover the rich history of this genre while getting inspiration from contemporary artists who use flowers as their starting point in painting.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Introduction to BSLCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Marios CostiInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Picture book writing: advancedCourse start date: Wed 8 Jun 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Would you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone their skills and improve their own stories.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00 - PC maintenance: an introductionCourse start date: Fri 24 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Terry MyersLearn how to troubleshoot and solve common computer hardware problems. Discover what is inside a computer, how it works and how to upgrade computer components.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - An introduction to project managementCourse start date: Sat 18 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ayo AlegbeleyeWant to learn about project management? You will learn techniques to ensure that controlled management of a project is obtained from start to finish.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Drawing and mindfulnessCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyAn opportunity to explore the beauty and simplicity of the ancient practice of mindfulness in the context of drawing. Through a range of traditional and experimental approaches to drawing, be inspired by new ways of seeing and approaching drawing. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing or a way for you to further integrate mindfulness into your drawing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Screen acting: improversCourse start date: Wed 8 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephen BillingtonBuild your confidence and strengthen your camera technique in this improvers class. Work towards creating more truthful performances on camera. You must have completed 'Screen acting: beginners' or an equivalent course elsewhere.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Digital skills for the workplace: analysing, handling and presenting data with Excel (intermediate)Course start date: Wed 8 Jun 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Knowing how to handle large amounts of data, analyse it effectively and then present the findings are essential workplace skills. A recent study of employers found that 88% want employees with data analysis skills. This intermediate Excel course will help you develop these skills by focusing on common workplace tasks and problems that require some of the more complex Excel functions. You will focus on how to handle large amounts of data and convert it into usable, valuable information. You will develop your skills so you can work with different formulae and functions to create for example automated budgets that take into account variable conditions. You will learn how to link data across spreadsheets and also calculate and present trends. You will work with pivot tables and learn why you use them. By the end of the course you will confidence you have the skills and insight to handle, analyse and present data for a range of circumstances.
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 £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £90.00 - Mixing and music production techniquesCourse start date: Tue 28 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaIdeal if you know the basics but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices. Examples will be given in a variety of software on Mac computers, although the course is equally suitable for users of other systems.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: improversCourse start date: Wed 8 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonExplore microphone techniques and demands across different areas of acting work on radio. For those who have completed a beginners’ course or have previous relevant industry experience. This course will be delivered in our media studio.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Craft focus: novel plotting workshop (advanced)Course start date: Sun 5 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesIf you have made a start on your novel, but need help getting it into shape, this course provides a flexible template that will help you to overcome the obstacles ahead.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: advancedCourse start date: Sun 19 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonSeeking work in Radio Drama? Explore microphone techniques and acting skills for radio at a higher level. For those who have completed Acting for Radio Beginners and/or Improvers courses or have previous relevant industry experience. This course will be taught in our media studio.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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