Workplace Communication & Employment Skills
Courses Online & In London
Communication is one of the common skills most demanded by employers along with problem-solving, analysing, influencing, negotiating, decision-making, being organised, collaborating and seeing the bigger picture. Whatever your job or level within a business, these are in-demand skills.
Our courses will help you develop these skills and behaviours for all types of work so you can be confident either in your current job or when looking for new employment. You can combine these courses with our Workplace Digital Skills programme.
What is the best course for me?
You need to do a pre-course assessment. You can also do it online, but a face-to-face assessment is best.
- Online assessment - click ‘Start Assessment’ on the course page
- Or book a face-to-face assessment - call 0204 582 0423 or contact us by email at universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk for an appointment.
The courses are FREE to most learners if you earn less than £21,547.50 a year or are on Universal Credit, JSA or ESA (WRAG). They are either in the City Lit building or are live online interactive classes. For online courses, you will need a computer with a microphone, a camera and the internet.
- English language for confident speakers ( Reading and Writing)
Course start date: Tue 28 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course will support you to develop your English reading and writing skills. You will learn how to read short texts, understand the main ideas, and find important details. You will also develop your writing by making clear sentences, using correct punctuation, and spelling common words. The course helps you write emails, notes, and letters for everyday life.
You will build confidence by learning new words and grammar, and by practising in a friendly and helpful classroom. The course is good for people who want to feel surer when using English at home, at work, or in the community.
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 £199.00
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