130 courses available
- Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)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 on to a qualification.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
Level 3 Certificate in counselling skillsApplications are now closed for this course. If you would like to the added to the waiting list, please email your details to counselling@citylit.ac.uk or call us on 020 4582 0403 and we will contact you if places become available.
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 £2,649.00 Senior fee £2,649.00 Concession £2,649.00- ITEC Level 3 Diploma in MassageConsidering 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.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 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 £1749.00. 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 £1749.00. 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 £1,749.00 Senior fee £1,749.00 Concession £1,749.00 - Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathway
Late Applications welcome. We are extending a final round of Late Applications and applications will close on Monday 24th August 2026 at 12pm midday.
Please note that places on PC315 are limited. Should the number of successful applications exceed the available spaces, applicants may be considered for PC317 instead.
Please ensure you have completed and submitted your application before the closing date Monday 24th August 2026 at 12pm 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 from 10:00am Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you pass the Stage One: Skills Assessment, you will be invited to the Stage: Two Individual Interviews which will be held from 2:00pm on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Please ensure that you are available for both the Stage One and Stage Two dates before making an application. Unfortunately, no alternative dates can be offered.
You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course (minimum 145 GLH) within the last three years to be eligible to apply. This two-year course awarded by Skills Education Group Awards (SEG) qualifies you to practise as a counsellor.
The course fee is £5199.00. 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 £2974.00 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-loansKean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tue 8 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)Constance Ffrench, Edna Ogundare, Robert SookhanFull fee £5,199.00 Senior fee £5,199.00 Concession £5,199.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-track
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.
The application process is open until 11 September 2026.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 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 £1749.00. 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 £1749.00. 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 £1,749.00 Senior fee £1,749.00 Concession £1,749.00 - Counselling: an introduction
Enhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling. We have courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you!
Full fee £439.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £285.00 - Creating videos and presentations with Canva
Learn how to design visually engaging videos and presentations using Canva’s intuitive platform. This hands-on course is ideal for small business owners, marketing professionals, and anyone looking to promote a project or idea with impact. You’ll explore Canva’s easy-to-use tools to create dynamic visuals that communicate your message clearly-perfect for sharing online, in meetings, or at events. Whether you're crafting a pitch deck, a promotional video, or a slideshow for social media, this course will help you build confidence in your design skills and produce professional-quality content that stands out.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Face Yoga
Learn face yoga to naturally tone and rejuvenate facial muscles, promoting a more youthful and radiant complexion! The muscles in the face and neck can be strengthened, just like any other muscles in the body!
Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Counselling Theories - Beginners - CBT
This course is perfect for those with a genuine curiosity and desire to understand the basics of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to advance to an intermediate level.
This course will take you from theorists Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck through to the present day. CBT combines two types of therapy to help you deal with negative thoughts and behaviours:
- Cognitive therapy, examining the things you think
- Behaviour therapy, examining the things you do
Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Thu 17 Sep 2026Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Anatomy and physiology: access to level 3Did you know that 80% of your brain is water or that your tongue is the strongest muscle in the body? Gain a basic understanding of the major systems of the body and how they interact with each other.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
- VTCT Skills Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Certificate) Fast – Track
Start your training to become a qualified Sports Massage Therapist with our VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (This replaces the old VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy). This course is designed for those with no prior Knowledge and / or as a progression for Level 3 Personal Trainers. This course provides you with the qualification and training required to work as a Professional Sports Massage Therapist at level 3enables you to progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage.
The course fee is £1549.00. 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 (Amount available £1417). The remaining fee of £132.00 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-loans
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 19 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 £1549.00. 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 £1417.00. The remaining fee of £132.00 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 £1,549.00 Senior fee £1,549.00 Concession £1,549.00 - Massage: workshop
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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Introduction to artificial intelligence
The AI revolution is changing everything right before our eyes. Learn what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and where it's going.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Introduction to PythonWant to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
Keeley Street
Sun 20 Sep 2026 (and 8 other dates)Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Reiki 1 CertificateLearn how to channel the gentle healing energy of Reiki, Japanese for 'universal energy'. Ground, centre and protect yourself, and learn a variety of treatments to practise on friends and family.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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