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. Intermediate Python
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)

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

    Tutors:  Roden Derveni
    Take your Python coding skills to the next level. Extend your programming skills by learning how to create secure and reusable code using sub-routines and modules, use advanced lists and dictionaries to create more complex programs that solve real world problems, use inbuilt libraries to boost the functionality of your programs and learn how to build graphical interfaces to your code that work on Windows, Mac and Linux systems.



    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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  2. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  3. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  5. Generative AI strategy and governance
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)

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

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    The Generative AI Strategy and Governance course will explore the strategic and ethical implications of generative AI adoption, focusing on responsible governance and effective strategies.



    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 £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  6. Generative AI tools for programming
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)

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

    Tutors:  Muhammad Khan
    Generative AI is transforming programming. This course builds on your Python skills, teaching you to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to generate, debug, and optimize code. Hands-on projects will enhance your coding efficiency and creativity.



    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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  7. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  8. Full fee £799.00 Senior fee £799.00 Concession £799.00
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  9. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  10. Developing a marketing strategy
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Mar 2025

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

    Tutors:  Julian Holden
    From what is behind the thinking through to effective communicating your brand offline or online, this course will give the foundations to create a marketing strategy to suit your business and budget.



    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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  11. Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  12. Spanish 3 lower: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen
    Improve your intermediate Spanish on this lively course, with the emphasis on speaking, listening and acquiring a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 lower: module 2' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 3, (Difusión Publishers).







    Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  13. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  14. ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-track
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Jan 2025 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Oge Okoh
    Considering massage therapy as a career? Learn the theory and practice of massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector. If you’ve applied for this course and not heard back from us, please email us on health@citylit.ac.uk, or call us (Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00) on 020 8142 4577.











    We have a limited number of free places on this course under the government's Free Courses for Jobs initiative. This offer is for eligible applicants who are Londoners on a Low-Income or on Active-Benefits or Other-Benefits or if you do not already have a full level 3 qualification. For more information click here



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    The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here





    The course fee is £1599 payable at the time of your enrolment. If you are unable to pay the course fees, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the course fee, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans



    For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 8142 4577.
    Full fee £1,599.00 Senior fee £1,599.00 Concession £1,599.00
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  15. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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