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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?
- Film studies taster
Course start date: Sat 4 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyExplore some of the themes you can expect to encounter on City Lit film classes. This taster of forthcoming classes offers you the chance to decide which course to take while discussing the value and impact of film study.
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 £10.00 - Counselling as a careerCourse start date: Mon 6 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Delrose BowesThinking of becoming a counsellor? Wondering about gaining a counselling qualification? In this short workshop, you will find out about training and jobs in this field and gain a clearer idea of whether counselling training is for you.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sun 19 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 25 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Steven FaerberDo 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 - Screenprinting in a day Course start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthIn this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Introduction to acting Course start date: Sat 14 Dec 2024 (and 5 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 £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Create social media content using CanvaCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 3-hour interactive course, you’ll learn to create captivating social media content using Canva. This workshop is designed for those who want to elevate their social media presence through professional-quality graphics, whether for personal branding, small business marketing, or creative projects. You’ll explore Canva’s user-friendly features to produce engaging visuals that stand out on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Generative AI tools for programming Course start date: Mon 10 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Muhammad KhanGenerative AI is transforming programming. This course builds on your Python skills, teaching you to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to generate, debug, and optimize code. Hands-on projects will enhance your coding efficiency and creativity.
This course will be delivered online or in person. 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 - A day at the V&A: an introduction to the collections Course start date: Mon 19 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Elizabeth EyresSpend a fascinating day at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum exploring a range of galleries. We shall be looking at the decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and design from across the world and across the centuries in this remarkable museum.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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