Top Courses in London United Kingdom 2019/2020

The one-week introductory trading programme is ideal for those who are interested in taking their first steps towards a career in financial markets.

This fully online trading course requires no prior knowledge of trading or financial markets, building up your understanding of the subject starting with the fundamental principles. You will also get acquainted with the day-to-day activities undertaken by traders and dig deeper into the fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and evaluations of macroeconomic data releases. After completing our trading course for beginners, you will gain real-world exposure to financial markets as well as the fundamental skills and understanding needed to launch a career in the finance industry. The course is taught by LAT’s expert lecturers, who have the knowledge and vast experience in the trading sector necessary to prepare you for the reality of the finance world.... [-]

The Winter Business School is ideal for undergraduates and those who have recently graduated. Through the Winter School, you will gain key skills in management, finance, and marketing to provide a boost to your current degree knowledge.

LSBF’s Executive Education winter programme consists of three courses. Each course targets a specific area of business and runs for one week. Company visits are included in the course.

If you are unable to attend the full programme, you can opt to attend just one or two of the courses available.

Generate and develop a viable business idea, then take it from concept to complete business plan and investor-ready pitch. Bring a business problem you’d like to solve or we will provide one from a real company – then tackle it and pitch your solutions. Polish your CV and earn a valuable certificate while you get a taste of start-up culture, hone essential skills, and gain an international edge.

Your week will consist of a mix of activities to maximize your experiential learning experience including day sessions and group work, guest talks and discussions, coaching and fireside chats.... [-]

General English classes develop all aspects of the English language including speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, listening, reading, and writing. The focus is on improving your ability to communicate clearly and effectively in everyday situations.

You will be required to participate as much as possible. You will work individually, in pairs, groups, and as a whole class. Your teacher will correct your spoken and written language so you become more accurate and progress quickly. Each week you will be given homework and at the end of the week, you will be given the opportunity to review what you have learnt.

Learning General English in London is a great way to boost your confidence in speaking English as well as to improve your grammar and vocabulary.... [-]

It has been designed to rapidly improve English language levels in just 5 weeks.

The Glion Summer Experience offers a first-class introduction to the world of luxury hospitality and a taste of the bachelor degree program with a choice of three holiday courses.

London – one-week course. Learn what it takes to manage an international business through workshops and field trips to world famous hospitality companies including a visit to a luxury establishment and a tour of a premier sports arena.

Glion – one-week course. You will arrive in the birthplace of hospitality – Switzerland. Here you will learn hands-on hospitality skills in kitchen, service and rooms division, visit local attractions, and see first-hand how Swiss chocolate is made.... [-]

The Business of Beauty Course is an intensive one-week programme designed to give students a detailed introduction to the inner workings of the beauty industry. This course is suitable for anyone interested in beauty who would like to find out more about how this booming sector works.

During the course, students will learn about the inner workings of the beauty industry, touching on everything from beauty editorial, beauty blogging, beauty retail, beauty advertising, beauty brands, beauty trends, beauty PR & marketing, and beauty business.

20 - 24 April 2020

21 - 25 September 2020

There are 30 places available on this course, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that your place on the course is not reserved until we have received the full tuition fee, which must be paid in full and upfront. ... [-]

Our Earn As You Learn Course has been specifically designed for those who don't have so much time in a week to spend hours learning how to trade. It is a short sharp training course that will bring you up to speed with all the fundamentals of trading and know your way around a trading platform. This is FX training around your job and its aim is to create a second income for you.

The course is six weeks long with one live interactive training session per week with our head trader on a group webinar. Its aim is to teach you how to safely place trades using three simple systems and make money from them with only a small amount of time per day needed.

Here is a brief outline of the course but you can download the full curriculum below:... [-]

Docklands Academy London provides English Courses all year round and students can start classes any day except for weekends and Bank Holidays when we are closed.

English Courses are provided under three main headings:

Our General English classes are popular with students looking for an English course for their needs in all areas of English including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.

You will be given as much homework as you like and a test every Monday so you can see your progress.

We also have our own leisure activity co-ordinator, Paul, who organises regular weekly trips around London landmarks.

There are five General English levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced. After completing a course successfully, students can progress to the next level. Students may leave and new students may join the course at any time. ... [-]

Our 5-day PRINCE2® Combined Foundation & Practitioner training course is designed to provide you with a detailed and practical understanding of the PRINCE2® structured Project Management method to a level where you can use it to manage a project and pass the PRINCE2® Foundatdion and PRINCE2® Practitioner examinations.

Our PRINCE2® Combined Foundation & Practitioner course will introduce you to the principles of the PRINCE2® Project Management method, including the components, process, controls and roles, and also how it can be employed to achieve business-related objectives in different environments.

PRINCE2® is a registered trademark of AXELOS Limited.... [-]

Young Filmmakers’ Academy is aimed at 13 to 17-year olds and is the perfect way to introduce young people to practical filmmaking.

These exciting one- and two-week courses are held during school holidays (Easter programme & Summer programmes) and are designed to give young filmmakers hands-on experience of making a film.

They experience a variety of filmmaking roles, from scriptwriting and visual storytelling to directing actors and using professional editing software and everything in-between.

This is an intensive but fun-filled introduction to the realities of working in film and TV and provides students with the grounding they need to start working on their own films and making informed decisions about further training or even a future career.... [-]

Ideal for marketers with several years of marketing management experience, currently working at a strategic level. This Masters level marketing qualification may also enable the move into strategic marketing management.

If you are looking to become a more effective 'Leader of Change' then this new programme at Master's level is for you. The programme has been developed by business leaders, academics and senior marketers and includes topics that have been identified as 'must haves' for senior marketers and business leaders of the future.

This CIM Academy Marketing Leadership Programme has been developed to include an initial 3-day Workshop that facilitates the exploration of significant issues that have an impact on your business. These include 'The role of marketing in value creation', 'Competing for advantage', 'Culture, leadership and change', and 'Brand equity and reputation'.It also includes intensive Workshops that give the opportunity to network with other delegates as well as Executive Coaching that will be focused on areas that you want to develop.... [-]

The Global Energy and Climate Policy course offers an introduction to the theoretical and practical understanding of how energy and climate change policies are designed, shaped, advocated and implemented. As energy markets go truly global, domestic energy policies are becoming more and more entangled with wider issues of international governance. Concurrently, the urgent need to mitigate and adapt to climate change and transition to a low-carbon future is adding a further layer of complexity.

The course is aimed broadly at people interested in learning more about interconnected issues in energy and climate policy globally. It assumes a level of interest but no necessary previous knowledge. However, the course also offers sufficient up to date research and new critical perspectives to be of interest to people with expertise in or academic familiarity with the topic as well. ... [-]

Find your niche in the exciting and booming sports industry by representing sports people and making sure they get the best opportunities.

A job is usually a means to an end; a way to earn money so that you can live the life you want. But, what if your job was the life you wanted and not just a paycheck? The sports industry is constantly growing, and everyday people are making a living in a career that they love.

If you are interested in becoming one of many people who are finding job satisfaction in an industry that they love, then our online Sports Agent course is all you need to get you started. Everyday, players are getting signed to new contracts by teams and sponsors, and the need for sports agents to represent them and get them the best contract possibly is constantly increasing.... [-]

William Shakespeare said it best when he wrote: “All the world’s a stage” — where better to study theater than the home of Shakespeare and so many other brilliant playwrights and performers?

Engage in Britain’s rich historical and contemporary theatrical tradition through theater and drama courses. In your core curriculum, you analyze the artistic, financial, and professional structures that influence theater in Britain, with an emphasis on London. You also examine key texts and performances within the relevant historical and cultural context and delve into theater criticism, reception theory, dramaturgy, and stage design.

London will be your classroom. Imagine all the shows you’ll see—at least nine with IES Abroad alone—as you witness performances at small fringe theater venues and companies, as well as larger performances to learn first-hand about the London theater industry. Expand your artistry by taking a creative workshop in playwriting. Intern as a theater assistant at a local venue to get an inside look at the London theater scene. London and all it has to offer will be part of your learning experience.... [-]