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?
- Introduction to actingCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyA fun one day intensive encounter with the acting process. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Introduction to jewellery makingCourse start date: Fri 9 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Thu 20 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giles AbbottImprove the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - The economics of infrastructure in a globalized worldCourse start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Caglar EzikogluExplore the economic dynamics of global infrastructure development, addressing challenges and strategies for sustainable growth in our interconnected world.
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 - Spanish 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 lower' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 3 Plus, (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Create promotional materials using CanvaCourse start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 6-hour hands-on course, you’ll learn to create visually appealing promotional materials using Canva, a versatile and user-friendly graphic design tool. Whether you’re a small business owner, marketer, or simply interested in building your design skills, this course will guide you through the essentials of designing engaging content for various platforms. From posters to social media graphics and brochures, you’ll gain the confidence to create professional-quality materials that represent your brand effectively.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Photography studio lightingCourse start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Matthew WardLearn about photographic studio practice and lighting. An introduction to using studio flash, 'hot' (tungsten) and ‘cold’ (fluorescent & LED) lights to enhance your portrait and still life photography.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00 - Friday lates: Pacific portraits - British artists, Pacific sitters and their impact on 18th century portraitureCourse start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ben PollittFrom Joshua Reynold's portrait of Omai to portraits made during the voyages of Captain James Cook, discover how encounters with Pacific Islanders changed the course of British eighteenth-century.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Japanese festivalsCourse start date: Fri 21 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenJapan is a land of many festivals. Some have religious significance and others celebrate the seasons. You will be introduced to what the Japanese people celebrate and how they go about it! You will make some paper crafts relating to the celebration as well as gaining cultural knowledge.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Catriona GrayAlways wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Looking at contemporary artCourse start date: Fri 28 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Chantal CondronExplore and discuss contemporary art on show in London. Each week we’ll visit 1-2 commercial galleries or a public gallery and examine specific exhibitions of contemporary art across a range of media including painting, works on paper, photography, new media and sculpture. - Creating your own portfolio careerCourse start date: Fri 28 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lila VeltzeThe impact of the Covid pandemic has resulted in many people having to rethink the way they work. In this climate the Portfolio Career has emerged as one of the fastest growing work models in the UK, providing not only the financial security of multiple income streams but enabling people to experiment with self-employment in a low risk way, as well as give expression to their diverse interests and talents.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Introduction to musicalsCourse start date: Fri 28 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pauline GreeneFrom Showboat to Hamilton, this course surveys key examples from the history of the modern musical and examines the way different styles of music, dance and words work on stage.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Design a Mediterranean style gardenCourse start date: Fri 28 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alison WorsterInspired by the informal gardens of the Mediterranean, this style of planting is low maintenance and drought tolerant. Discover how to achieve this relaxed look for your garden on this short, informed course.
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 £116.00
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