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.
Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- French 5: Zola : une vie, une œuvreCourse start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronEst-il encore besoin de présenter Émile Zola ? C’est un des romanciers français les plus populaires, les plus publiés, traduits, commentés au monde et adaptés au petit et grand écran.Il est principalement connu pour sa fresque romanesque Les Rougon-Macquart en vingt volumes dépeignant la société française sous le Second empire. Les dernières années de sa vie sont marquées par son engagement dans l'affaire Dreyfus.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Audition readyCourse start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon DarwenLearn how an audition panel sees you in order to maximise your chances of success. Work on your audition speeches in this workshop so your pieces are solid. Ideal if you applying for drama school or preparing for industry castings. - London's smaller galleries: Leighton House
Course start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowA Palace of Art built for the Olympian Giant of the Victorian art world but also a place to live and work. This short course provides a fascinating exploration of Leighton’s world. - Instagram for business: advanced Course start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeThis is a follow-on course from 'Instagram for business’ and ‘Instagram intermediate’ which is designed to expand your skills in using Instagram for business even further.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Working with adults who stammer: a course for speech and language therapists Course start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolyn Cheasman, Vivien Grant-Jones, Jenny YeatmanDesigned for speech and language therapists, this four-day interactive workshop will cover assessment and selection, stammering modification, interiorised stammering, cluttering, acquired stammering and an introduction to mindfulness. Opportunity to practise teaching techniques to clients included.
Note: this course runs in person on these days: March 19-21; and a final online follow-up day on October 6.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £549.00 Concession £549.00 - Cities and waste in the global economy Course start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Caglar EzikogluExplore the relationship between urban development and waste management in a global context, examining sustainability challenges and innovative solutions.
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 £119.00 - Textiles at the V&A: 1650 to the presentCourse start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Elizabeth EyresThis session takes place in the V&A’s remarkable collection. You will see a wide range of woven, printed, painted and embroidered cloth from around the globe and explore the roles these have played in the world’s material culture from about 1650 to the present.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Holistic massage: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 25 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsInterested in massage but don't know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction to massage! Learn about the many benefits of massage, as well as basic massage techniques to use on friends and family.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Spanish 3/4: focus on accents - ArgentinaCourse start date: Wed 26 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneHow do you cope with different Spanish accents? Do you find some easier to understand than others? This series of short courses will help you understand the specificities and intricacies of a variety of Spanish and South American accents, so you can spot their speakers more easily and understand them better to keep the conversation going.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Spanish 2/3: cultura andina y el españolCourse start date: Wed 26 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Natalia Fajardo IlajaCome and explore the life style of the ancient Andean civilizations. You will learn about their traditions, music, arts and the main groups that inhabited this wonderful area of South America.
Please note that this course will be taught in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language (at least an A2 level).Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - German for opera lovers workshop (intermediate and advanced)Course start date: Wed 2 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katja ParmarCome to this one off German for German opera lovers in the heart of London. This is an intermediate to advanced German language course.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Great works: Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilègesCourse start date: Wed 2 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish ShawThe fantastical opera L'Enfant et les sortileges, by Maurice Ravel, was first performed in March 1925 at the Monte Carlo Opera. Come and explore this delightful work, with plot and libretto by the novelist Collete, and its magical characters and even more magical music.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Lunchtime lecture: Lee Miller's surrealist eyeCourse start date: Wed 2 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayExplore the photography of Lee Miller, emphasising its relationship to the surrealist movement. Understand why Miller was affiliated with the movement and how it impacted her art and photojournalism.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £7.00 - 50 drawings in a day Course start date: Thu 3 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charles ChambersA high energy programme of directed and self-directed drawing projects, with rapid shifts in materials, scale, subject and focus. Strictly no discards - come ready to play, risk, invent and discuss. For those with some drawing experience.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Gateway to maths GCSE Course start date: Fri 4 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Unlock your potential with our comprehensive "Gateway to GCSE Maths" course, designed to prepare you for the Maths GCSE exam in May 2026. This course offers:
• In-Depth Lessons: Covering key topics and concepts needed for the exam.
• Interactive Practice: Engage with a variety of exercises and past paper questions to build confidence and ability.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced tutors who provide clear explanations and personalized support.
• Flipped Learning: Access materials online at your own pace on Google classroom and join your tutor for live sessions on a weekly basis.
Join us and take the first step towards achieving your Maths GCSE goals with confidence and ease!
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £15.00
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