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Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

Courses in London & Online

Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!

Whether you want to try something new, revive your passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!

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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  1. Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Suliman Hoque
    Do you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in Emergency First Aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.







    Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.







    Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. French 5: Jeux d’écritures : écriture créative en français
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Ce cours vous invite à jouer... à jouer avec les mots et avec la langue française afin de répondre à vos aspirations créatives tout en utilisant vos talents linguistiques et en les développant davantage. Son concept repose sur l’utilisation de vos compétences orales et écrites en dehors de la routine structurée d’une classe traditionnelle, en vous permettant non seulement de contourner les difficultés du français, mais aussi en explorant ses sonorités, ses rythmes, ses ambiguïtés, ses effets comiques ou dramatiques.







    Son but est donc de vous inspirer, de vous donner les moyens d’exprimer votre inspiration et, ultimement de vous donner la liberté de créer vos propres textes.



    This course will be delivered online. 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
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  3. US history for beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Dafydd Townley
    This online course offers a brief examination of, and introduction to, the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of the United States, 1608 - 2001.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  4. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Black activism in Britain
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Join Jamila Thompson to learn more about contemporary Black activism in Britain and how it builds on earlier forms.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  6. Homes, houses and art in Europe: 1900-1960
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Emma Rose Barber
    Knock on the door of artists’ houses and studios from 1900-1960 to experience exciting and visually dazzling spaces created over the course of their careers. At a time when artists were beginning to forge their own brave new visual worlds, this course considers what the homes might tell us about the artists and how they wanted their homes to be seen. This is the second part of a series on Homes and Houses; it can also be taken without having done the previous course.



    This course will be delivered online. 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
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  7. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
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  8. Hell, Heaven and Purgatory in the Middle Ages
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Emma Rose Barber
    Why were images to do with the afterlife so prevalent in the Middle Ages? Come, face your eternal destinies and look at images such as the Last Judgement, skeletons, filthy flesh, worms, ghosts and Hell mouths.



    This course will be delivered online. 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
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  9. Exploring American cinema
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jon Wisbey
    American, or 'Hollywood' cinema, remains the dominant form of popular film and filmmaking, seen and enjoyed by millions of cinemagoers around the world. Explore its history, from the earliest days of the industry to its 'golden age' and its contemporary incarnation in popular culture, and the ways in which it has continually transformed itself in order to retain its position as the popular cinema.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  10. German advanced: small group conversation
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vera Messarius
    Dieser Kurs bietet von allem etwas: Lesetexte zu aktuellen Themen sowie aus der modernen Literatur, Videoausschnitte, Deutschland heute, andere deutschsprachige Länder und Diskussion. Grammatik nur nach Bedarf! This course is at C2 level.



    This course will be delivered online. 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
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  11. The art of negotiating
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Negotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. The course will be taught in the college.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
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  12. Russian Through Art
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eugeniya Clark
    Learn Russian through culturally immersive language with the focus on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  13. Writing for magazines
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Susan Grossman
    Get inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  14. ACT for people who stammer
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Carolyn Cheasman, Rachel Everard
    This is a powerful approach to therapy. You'll learn to work more effectively with negative thoughts and feelings through acceptance and mindfulness work. You'll also learn how to identify, and move towards, valued goals and directions in your life.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £90.00 Concession £26.00
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  15. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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