- Level 3 Certificate in counselling skillsCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Edna OgundareThe Application Process for this course is now closed.
Do you want to develop counselling skills for paid or voluntary work? This course includes occasional weekend sessions which you will be required to join and one compulsory residential trip away.
In order to apply for this course, please ensure that:
• you have (or will have) completed an in person introductory counselling course of 30 hours, with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)
OR
• you have completed an in person introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70%
AND
• you have completed an in person ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)
• you are able to speak and write fluently in English (level 2/GCSE).Full fee £2,549.00 Senior fee £2,549.00 Concession £2,549.00 - Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathwayCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ana WellbrookThe Late Applications Process for this course is now open and will close on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12:00 midday. Please ensure you have completed and submitted your application before the closing date (Wednesday 16th July at 12:00 midday) as you will be unable to submit your application after this date.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to the Stage One Skills Assessment which will be held on Friday 25th July 2025. If you pass the Stage One Skills Assessment, you will be invited to the Stage Two Individual Interview which will be held on Friday 1st August 2025. Please ensure you are available for both the Stage One and Stage Two dates before making an application. Unfortunately, no alternative dates can be offered.
The course fee is £5099.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £2225.00. The remaining fee of £2874.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Psychology, Counselling & Personal Development on 020 4582 0403. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £5,099.00 Senior fee £5,099.00 Concession £5,099.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in MassageCourse start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Helen RennieConsidering 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.
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 £1599.00 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 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-trackCourse start date: Fri 2 May 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohConsidering 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.
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 £1599.00 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 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage - blended bridging courseCourse start date: Sat 20 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide sports massage therapy. Recommended for practitioners who would like to work in sports and active leisure. You must have completed the ‘ITEC massage diploma’ or equivalent and be confident working independently.
Students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan of £699.
If you have any other queries regarding this course please email health@citylit.ac.uk.
The course fee is £699.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £699.00. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 8142 4577. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £699.00 Senior fee £699.00 Concession £699.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage TherapyCourse start date: Mon 12 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Alex BrennanStart your training to become a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist with our ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage. This course is designed for those with no prior massage qualification. This course provides you with the qualification and training required to work as a Professional Sports Massage Therapist at level 3, this course also enables you to progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage.
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 £1409.00 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 £1,409.00 Senior fee £1,409.00 Concession £1,409.00 - A history of art in 100 objectsCourse start date: Tue 7 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayWhat is art history? How can better a better understanding of the subject help us to better connect with art made by fellow humans? Explore these big questions of historical significance, socio-cultural impact and artistic process by studying a history of art in some of London’s greatest museums. - City Lit Pro: Start a career in Web designCourse start date: Mon 20 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Raymond Snare, George StickneyThis course will prepare you to start a career in Web Design. You will learn three essential coding languages HTML5,CSS and JavaScript and create a web site with a responsive layout and interactive features. This course will prepare you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems and collaborate more effectively with web developers.
Full fee £1,399.00 Senior fee £1,119.00 Concession £909.00 - Financial modelling with AI/machine learningCourse start date: Thu 30 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kathryn ColdhamLeading financial institutions harness machine learning, automation, and agentic AI for advanced financial modelling. Master automated trading strategies, intelligent portfolio optimization, and cutting-edge AI workflows for next-generation financial solutions.
Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £559.00 Concession £454.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy: fast-trackCourse start date: Sun 11 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanTrain to practise aromatherapy professionally. This is a FASTRACK, low cost course taught by experienced industry professionals. You must have completed the 'ITEC level 3 diploma in massage' or equivalent and preferably have attended an introductory course in aromatherapy.
The course fee is £2158.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £1079.00. The remaining fee of £1079.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 8142 4577. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £2,158.00 Senior fee £2,158.00 Concession £2,158.00 - VTCT Level 3 Thai MassageCourse start date: Thu 15 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Diane CooperThai Yoga Massage is dynamic bodywork, manipulating the ’Sen’ energy lines of Traditional Thai Medicine using pressure and stretch, including assisted Yoga postures to balance body, mind and spirit to connect with our inner knowing.Full fee £799.00 Senior fee £799.00 Concession £799.00 - VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyCourse start date: Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Alex BrennanThis specialist qualification will equip you with a range of advanced techniques required by sports massage practitioners. Recommended for practitioners who are currently working in sport and active leisure, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists and massage therapists. You must have completed the ITEC level 3 diploma in Sports Massage or equivalent and be capable of working independently.
The course fee is £811.00, plus an upfront fee of £488.00 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. A deposit of £0.00 is also payable to secure your place (refundable after you complete the course). 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 £1,299.00 Senior fee £1,299.00 Concession £1,299.00 - ITEC Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyCourse start date: Fri 20 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Been practising at level 4 sports massage and wanting to update your skillset? Looking to expand your knowledge to confidently manage the more complex musculoskeletal injuries? If yes, the ITEC Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage will equip you with these skills and more.Full fee £839.00 Senior fee £839.00 Concession £839.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology: fast-trackCourse start date: Sun 26 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet LeeGain a recognised qualification in reflexology which will enable you to practise professionally. This is a FASTRACK, low cost course taught by experienced industry professionals. You must have completed the ‘ITEC massage diploma’ or equivalent and preferably an introductory reflexology course. There is one session per week on this course. It is every Sunday for 13 weeks.
The course fee is £1079.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £1079.00. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 8142 4577. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £1,079.00 Senior fee £1,079.00 Concession £1,079.00 - Level 3 certificate in IT user skills (ICDL Advanced)Course start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Do you want to know you can work to an outstanding level in any work environment requiring expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access? Do you want a qualification to prove these skills? The Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills (ECDL Advanced) will give you exceptional proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and will improve your productivity in using IT. You will gain all the skills you need to work at the highest level in an office environment. The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).
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 £1200.00. If you are unable to pay this upfront, 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. A deposit of £200.00 is also payable to secure your place (refundable after you complete the course). You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
For more information, please call Universal Skills on 0207 492 2511.Full fee £1,200.00 Senior fee £1,200.00 Concession £1,200.00
Can't see a course you want?
Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.
Add me to waiting list