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Introduction to Coding & Logic 4-Day Course
Curious about how software and apps actually work? Join this four-evening Introduction to Coding & Logic course, running across Tuesday 12, Thursday 14, Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 May 2026 at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will explore essential concepts like logic, problem-solving, and simple algorithms in a practical way, with no prior technical knowledge required. The course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, but residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Advertising and Marketing with InDesign 2-Day Course
Learn how to create eye-catching marketing materials with this practical InDesign course on Friday 17 and Friday 24 April at Platform Training in Shoreditch. Over two days, you will master professional layout techniques, typography, and page design to produce your own adverts, brochures, flyers, and social media graphics. This programme is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, but residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Creative Computing 2-Day Course
Explore the intersection of technology and imagination with this engaging two-day course on Saturday 18 and Saturday 25 April at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will discover new tools and techniques for digital creativity, combining core computing skills with design, media, and interactive ideas. This course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK and is ideal for beginners who want to experiment with technology in a fresh, creative way. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, though residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Social Media for Networking 2-Day Course
Learn how to turn your social media presence into a powerful networking tool with this practical two-day course on Friday 8 and Friday 15 May at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will discover how to master LinkedIn, build a strong personal brand, and develop effective strategies for connecting with employers, clients, and collaborators online. This course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK and is ideal for job seekers, freelancers, or anyone looking to boost their professional profile. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, but residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Observer Journalism School
Curious about journalism and want to learn how stories are found, shaped, and shared? Join the Observer for a week-long intensive, practical training experience where students will take part in discussions, presentations and assignments led by Observer editors and journalists. The programme is designed to give you practical skills, insider insight, and a behind-the-scenes look at the newsroom in action. Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 April at 5pm.
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What is Motion Design?
Whether it’s an ad, film or interactive website you’ve seen recently, motion design very likely played a big part in bringing it to life. But what exactly do motion designers do, and how do you get started in this field? The next What is...? event is here to break it down, giving you the inside scoop from industry pros who’ve been there and done it. Join online as the expert panel unpacks what it means to be a motion designer. They'll share practical tips, honest insights and first-hand experiences to help you understand what motion design is really all about.
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City Shaper Programme
The City Shaper programme, a new initiative from LIFT and the School of Building, creates a career pathway for underrepresented communities into the built environment through an 8-week training course focused on core industry skills and real briefs. Following the training, successful participants gain interviews for a 10-week, paid, full-time internship opportunity with local businesses in varied fields, including architecture, development, planning, and engineering. Closing date for applications is Sunday 10 May.
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How Personal Projects Kickstart Your Creative Career Event
Join this two-part event series with the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship to explore how self-initiated work can be the most impactful part of your portfolio. Designer Samuel Vigus and illustrator An Chen will discuss how personal projects help you experiment, develop your visual voice and perspective, stay motivated, and open up new opportunities, including how to share your work via Behance and Adobe.
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Common Matters: Uniting the Creative Community Event
Common Matters is an event designed for those who love design, uniting the creative community through talks on design leadership, culture, vision, and future-defining creativity. Speakers include Jessica Bong-Woon and Fia Townshend, discussing creative codependence: why writing and design need each other; Creative director Paul Hewitt, offering a different perspective on embracing imposter syndrome as a positive driver for creativity; and Freddie Öst of SNASK, sharing insights on eye-popping design and breaking conventions.