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?
- Generative AI: a short introduction
Course start date: Sun 23 Mar 2025 (and 8 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 - Introduction to programming Course start date: Tue 25 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Roden DerveniThis is a beginner's course designed for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the exciting world of programming and see what all the fuss is about. Perfect if you want to make your first step in learning any of the programming languages at City Lit.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Book arts drop-in Course start date: Tue 25 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue DoggettA one-day, tutor supported book arts workshop. This short course is ideal for students who would like some technical or conceptual advice and the space to work on a personal project. Students will work independently with one to one support.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Foundation Open DayCourse start date: Tue 25 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jera MayJoin us for our art and design Foundation open day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and students on our Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, and view our workshops, facilities and gallery. We're also offering portfolio surgery sessions, application advice and interviews.Full fee £0.00 - Build a website with WordPress Course start date: Wed 26 Mar 2025 (and 6 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 - Social media content strategy Course start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn order to successfully use social media for business, it is essential to have a clear strategy and create good content to encourage audience engagement. You'll learn both in this class.
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 - Spanish beginners: tasterCourse start date: Mon 31 Mar 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Get a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure in this lively taster course. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
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 - Create presentations and brochures using CanvaCourse start date: Wed 2 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolanda De Los Bueis UnanuaLearn the essentials of creating visually engaging presentations and brochures using Canva. Whether you’re a small business, a marketing officer, or simply interested in promoting a project, this course will equip you with the skills to design impactful graphics for show and distribution. Learn to navigate Canva’s user-friendly interface and create professional-quality content that stands out.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - 50 drawings in a day Course start date: Thu 3 Apr 2025 (and 5 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 - French beginners: taster Course start date: Thu 3 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezGet a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French 2 upper: tasterCourse start date: Thu 3 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and discover what a lower intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 2-3 years recently or have done a GCSE some time ago.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Screen printing in a day Course start date: Mon 7 Apr 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 - Writing creative non-fiction: a tasterCourse start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julie GartonHave you had experiences that will move, delight or entertain readers? This taster session in creative non-fiction explores approaches to capturing your most poignant moments and crafting them into inspiring pieces of literature.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - German 2: Easter workshopCourse start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletCome to this one off German lower intermediate Easter special in the heart of London.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Massage: workshop Course start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Discover 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
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