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?
- Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditLearn to create your own blog with this beginner’s course using WordPress and raise your online profile.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Screen printing in a dayCourse 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 - Art and creative thinking with Rod JudkinsCourse start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rod JudkinsArt is fundamentally about communicating ideas. If the idea is strong, the work of art is memorable.
This exciting, one day workshop, led by Rod Judkins (artist, tutor and author of ‘The art of Creative thinking’ and ‘Ideas are your only currency’) will explore methods to create ideas and concepts and combine them with the process of making. You will receive a signed copy of Art and Creative Thinking when you attend this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Psychology of ResilienceCourse start date: Sun 23 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Jacqueline GreenleesA brief introduction to the increasingly relevant topic of Resilience, in both life and the work. Much is heard about resilience and the ability to “bounce back”, but what do the Psychologists say about the subject? - 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 - Pregnancy massageCourse start date: Sun 2 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Farrah IdrisPregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. In this professional one-day training course learn how, as a massage therapist, you can support a woman through the variety of transitions she experiences. Safety in giving the treatment, along with appropriate adaptations and suitable review of anatomy and physiology are all covered in the session. - 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 - Build a website with WordPressCourse start date: Wed 26 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, one-day course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website.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 - Costume jewellery 1800 to nowCourse start date: Sun 13 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Judith Crowe, Derek JhinnooCostume jewellery tends to be viewed as the poor cousin of fine jewellery but the reality is far from that. This is a one day course that looks at the history of costume jewellery from 1600 and how the advances in materials and technology made it so popular. Tutor: Judith Crowe. - Introduction to using the sewing machineCourse start date: Sun 13 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyIdeal for beginners, you will learn how to use a sewing machine, its different components, how to troubleshoot and look after your machine. You will also learn different sewing techniques to complement your journey into the world of sewing. - Manual lymphatic drainage workshop: detox for face and neckCourse start date: Sun 11 May 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadLearn to give a detox facial massage based on the lymphatic system. This aims to eliminate toxins, relieve fluid retention and improve the skin's appearance by boosting the immune system. You will learn to treat the face and head with specific techniques, covering after effects and contra indications.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Excel: analysing data (stage 1)Course start date: Sun 1 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Nick BrownDevelop essential skills to tackle complex data sets & create conclusions and recommendations for non-data minded stakeholders in your organisation. Focus on pivot tables, formatting and perfecting your commentary skills. Some familiarity with using Excel is required.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Jewellery: understanding rubies, sapphires and emeraldsCourse start date: Sun 8 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Judith Crowe, Derek JhinnooJoin this fascinating one day course for a valuable insight into the trade of rubies, sapphires and emeralds, different types of these precious stones on the market, and how to assess them. Learn about how the beautiful stones are mined, cut, graded and priced, as well as exploring common simulants. No previous experience necessary.
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