Courses in London & Online

The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online

Looking for courses? City Lit offers thousands of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events—more than any other college in London. Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme, you’ll find flexible options to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well in-person courses from our Covent Garden campus and we offers a variety of classes 7 days a weekin order to fit into your lifestyle whether you want to learn in the daytime, evenings, or on weekends.

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City Lit is the UK’s leading adult education provider. Over 30 000 learners choose City Lit every year to learn something new. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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All our courses are led by expert tutors including published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals; and they look forward to sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with you.

Dive into an unparalleled range of online courses with City Lit, the UK’s leading adult education provider. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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.

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  1. Nationalism in the 21st century
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caglar Ezikoglu
    Examine the rise and impact of nationalism in the 21st century, analysing key events, movements, and ideologies shaping today's global landscape.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  2. Independent young women, angry young men: The British acting New Wave in the 1960s
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Graham Rinaldi
    “What I’m out for is a good time. All the rest is propaganda!” British cinema was revolutionized in the 1960s by a new generation of British actors. Ushering in the swinging sixties, they broke away from the staid theatrical style of the post-war era with their vibrant, emotional, and memorable performances. These remarkable young actors changed the face of British Cinema.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  3. Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00
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  4. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    Learn French in the heart of London. Come and join this lively interactive course to refresh your lower intermediate French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  5. Communicating effectively at work
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jonathan Mulquin
    How skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.



    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 £104.00
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  6. Painting: oil techniques and mediums
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mario Lautier Vella
    Oil paint is a medium with a long historical tradition, capable of heavy impasto effects and delicate transparent colour films. Working practically, in the studio, this course will expand your understanding of approaches to building a variety of surfaces in your paint working with mediums and expanding your use of texture and glazing This course is for all levels – both beginners and more experienced painters.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Voula Papadopoulos
    HTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  8. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  9. Generative AI: safety and risks
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    In this course on Generative AI: Safety and Risks we will explore the critical safety considerations associated with generative AI adoption, emphasising risk management and ethical practices.



    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
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  10. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  11. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  12. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  13. Race and Racism in Global politics
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Salome Ietter
    Join Dr.Salomé Ietter to explore the role of race and racism in today’s global politics and a framework to analyse and criticise their effects.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  14. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00
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  15. Spanish 2: focus on pronunciation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Natalia Fajardo Ilaja
    This short course is geared towards helping you produce Spanish sounds more accurately, as there are quite a few elements that require focus and practice. This course will allow you to concentrate on the sounds of Spanish - how to produce them when speaking and how to recognise them when listening.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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