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?
- Performance anxiety workshop for singersCourse start date: Tue 25 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katherine StrohmaierA workshop designed to help singers overcome barriers to performing thorugh a series of reflective and practical exercises. Learn how to manage your Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) and be on your way to becoming a more confident and assured performer!Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Autobiographical writing: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 25 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julie GartonThis shorter version of our introductory autobiographical writing course covers the basic elements of the genre, drawing on memories, diaries, photos, dreams and fantasies with a focus on the forms of autobiography, memoir and the personal essay.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Return to French (lower intermediate)Course start date: Tue 25 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetLearn 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 - Electronic music: a brief historyCourse start date: Tue 25 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward Henderson, Trish ShawFrom the sound you phone makes to wake you up in the morning to pop, club music and concert music – electronic music is everywhere an available to everyone. This course tells the story of electronic music from computers as big as rooms in the WDR studios in Cologne to GarageBand on your iphone and the music that was made along the way.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Return to Spanish (advanced)Course start date: Thu 27 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto GallegoIf 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.
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 - Acting for wellbeingCourse start date: Tue 4 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Juliet PragueIncrease your physical and emotional wellbeing through playful and fun acting exercises. Connect, take notice, be active, learn new skills, become more present and engaged with others using tools drawn from actor training.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
- Drawing for beginnersCourse start date: Sun 2 Mar 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, you will be introduced to key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00 - Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 15 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Steven FaerberDo you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.
Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.
Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - 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 - Screen printing in a dayCourse start date: Mon 7 Apr 2025 (and 3 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 - 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 - Tap dance: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential. Break week 25 May (Bank holiday).Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanContinue to learn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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