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

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  1. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  3. Becoming confident with digital skills and AI chat: on your computer and online (beginner)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 11 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Are you new to computers and the Internet? Do you need to increase your confidence with digital skills? This course will ensure you have a solid foundation in using computers and being online. You will learn the essential features of creating, saving, storing different types of files and documents, including photos and letters in Word. You will develop your internet skills to find information quickly and efficiently, and learn how to transfer this information to different documents and people. You will also learn the basics of how of how to use Zoom to host meetings and communicate effectively online. Finally, you do all of this while learning how to remain safe online and to keep your files secure.



    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 £149.00 Senior fee £104.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. How to read a film: a beginners' guide to cinema
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paul Sutton
    This course will develop your critical appreciation of the cinema by teaching you how to read and understand film texts. We will look at the elements that underpin film form – narrative, mise en scène, cinematography, editing and sound – alongside its historical development. We will consider film style by exploring classical, post-classical and art cinema and we will examine influential critical modes of analysis, such as genre, authorship and spectatorship.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  6. Picture book writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 26 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lou Kuenzler
    Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  7. Introduction to journalism
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Susan Grossman
    On this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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  8. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  9. Improve your speaking voice
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giles Abbott
    Improve the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  10. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  12. Using your voice for audio books and talking newspapers
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 24 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giles Abbott
    Would you like to narrate audio books? Are you interested in community work such as talking newspapers for the blind? Explore vocal skills and techniques required in these areas and identify what style works for you. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  13. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  14. Return to Spanish (advanced)
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Paula Riofrio
    If you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your advanced Spanish. You wil review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 4 or 5 course in April.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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