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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

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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  1. Assertiveness
    A group of people sitting and having a discussion
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Debora Collister
    Would you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.







    This course takes place in person.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  2. Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training (NVC)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 5 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Tracy Seed
    Nonviolent Communication Skills (NVC) helps people communicate with respect, compassion and honesty. It leads to people being heard and understood, finding increased clarity in communication, and feeling connected to self and others.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
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  3. Group facilitation
    Business Event
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 26 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Dennis Carney
    Learn how to lead groups and develop your facilitation skills through an exploration of group roles, hidden dynamics, facilitator styles, methods of intervention and stages of group development. This course is both experiential and theory based.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  4. Reiki 2 Certificate
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 16 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Oge Okoh
    Learn how to use Reiki symbols for distance healing. To be eligible for this intensive workshop you need to be familiar with all the hand positions learned on 'Certificate in Reiki: stage 1' and have practised Reiki regularly on yourself.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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  5. Craft focus: introduction to novel plotting
    Open book with fanned pages, and a teacup out of focus in the background
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Explore different approaches to novel plotting and learn how to plot your own novel successfully in this short course suitable for those who have begun writing a novel.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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