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?
- Gateway to maths GCSE
Course start date: Fri 4 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Unlock your potential with our comprehensive "Gateway to GCSE Maths" course, designed to prepare you for the Maths GCSE exam in May 2026. This course offers:
• In-Depth Lessons: Covering key topics and concepts needed for the exam.
• Interactive Practice: Engage with a variety of exercises and past paper questions to build confidence and ability.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced tutors who provide clear explanations and personalized support.
• Flipped Learning: Access materials online at your own pace on Google classroom and join your tutor for live sessions on a weekly basis.
Join us and take the first step towards achieving your Maths GCSE goals with confidence and ease!
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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £105.00 - English for deaf people: Word classes (entry 2 - entry 3) Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
The aim of the course is to help you to develop your language awareness and knowledge of English grammar in terms of word classes and their functions. You will learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, determiners, prepositions and connectives. You will be signposted to online sources of information and practical exercises which can be used to refine and revise your knowledge throughout the course and after the course has concluded. This course has no exams.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Basic DS skills for deaf people: Getting started with online learning (pre-entry - entry 1) - part 3 Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This complete course for beginners will help to become a confident user of your computer from setting it up to understanding and using basic digital skills functions.
This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here
Full fee £0.00 - Creative maths: making models and discovering maths (L1-L2)Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 £0.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced) Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Katja ParmarThis is a German language course for lovers of German operas. Discuss the world of German opera in these fun sessions while improving your German language skills. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Maths skills for life and work - getting ready for functional skills (pathway 1)Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 £0.00 - English for deaf people: Develop your reading skills (Level 1)Course start date: Tue 16 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
This course will help you develop your reading skills. On the course you will learn about the different types of texts
and the main points of a text and develop your comprehension skills. This course has no exams.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 - English Entry 2 for deaf people - part 2Course start date: Tue 7 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course will help you to get confident in reading, writing and communication. You will learn to read pieces of texts, write sentences, spell correctly and use punctuation. This course has no exams.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
Full fee £0.00 - English for deaf people: King Henry VIII and his wives (Level 1)Course start date: Tue 13 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
The course will focus on Henry VIII, King of England and his six wives. Learners will explore the key facts about King Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Kateryn Parr.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 - English and Maths for deaf people: Managing your personal finances (Level 1)Course start date: Tue 14 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Learning how to handle money is very important in life. It doesn't matter how old you are - it's always a good time to get better at it. During this course you will explore different ways of managing your money so you can reach your goals, deal with unexpected stuff, and feel good about having enough money. We'll make it fun and interesting to learn about money. By the end, you'll understand why having a budget is important, how to keep track of what you spend, be ready for bills, and even plan for big things like a holiday or buying a home.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00
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