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?
- Create and promote your brand using CanvaCourse start date: Sun 2 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 6-hour workshop, master Canva to create and promote a standout brand identity. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or personal branding, you’ll learn to design impactful marketing materials and social media content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Strategic planning and decision-making: introductionCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Nick BrownBuild your career confidence by learning basic strategic management practices and procedures that will help you implement your company's strategic plans.
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 - Build a website with WixCourse start date: Thu 13 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gal SapirWix is an easy to use website builder and you can create a high quality website without the need of coding. This course will introduce you to the Wix platform and then guide you to build a website from start to finish.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
- Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 15 Mar 2025 (and 4 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 - Overcoming procrastinationCourse start date: Sat 22 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Debora CollisterDo you constantly put things off? Do you put aside small tasks, like paying a bill, or big life choices, like ending a relationship? Explore why you procrastinate and learn techniques to help make decisions. - Creative arts for bookbinding II: leather dyeing techniquesCourse start date: Sat 22 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue DoggettSpend a day experimenting with leather dye and dyeing techniques. You will be introduced to methods of applying dye and a range of creative techniques such as resist, crackle and speckling, to use on bookbinding and other leather projects. Suitable for beginners. - Strategic planning and decision-making: intermediateCourse start date: Sat 22 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Nick BrownFurther build your career confidence by learning intermediate strategic management practices and procedures to help implement your company’s strategic plans.
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 - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Sun 23 Mar 2025 (and 4 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 - Excel: tricks and tips for productivityCourse start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaDo you have some familiarity with Excel? Would you like to learn methods that will make your use of the software easier and more efficient? The focus of the day will be to look at different features of Excel as well as adjusting settings and other shortcuts to improve your experience and productivity.
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 - 50 drawings in a dayCourse start date: Thu 3 Apr 2025 (and 3 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 - Massage: workshopCourse start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohDiscover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Cyanotype printmaking in a dayCourse start date: Thu 10 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rolina Elsje BlokCyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Try it out: bookbindingCourse start date: Sat 12 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate RochesterDip your fingers into bookbinding. Learn a little about the materials and craft of bookbinding while making an attractive binding to take home. A chance to discuss further study in bookbinding at City Lit.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Try it out: basketryCourse start date: Sat 26 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageMake a small basket using the interesting basketry technique of Plaiting which is used throughout the world.
Be amazed by the potential of plaited basketry which will leave you wanting to learn more.
This course is ideal for beginners, or students wishing to refresh basic bias plaited basketry techniques.
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