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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.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- French 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Michel WillameImprove your elementary French on this lively interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on the developing your speaking and listening skills.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 23 Sep 2023 (and 9 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 £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Plump and Glow facial: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 28 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Want to offer your clients, friends or family fresh, glowing skin? This excellent treatment can be offered to anyone of any age or gender!Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Massage: workshopCourse start date: Sat 4 Nov 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsDiscover 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 £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00 - Dry cupping: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 18 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Nadege LouvetWant to add a new effective therapeutic skill to your practice? Why not try dry cupping therapy- very effective on muscles that are non-responsive to massage and pressure. This two day CPD course will enable you to safely and effectively integrate dry cupping therapy into your treatments.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - Anatomy and physiology: workshopCourse start date: Sun 3 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Ever wondered what your insides look like? This fascinating class offers an understanding of our body and the amazing way it works. Ideal for anyone with a general interest as well as those hoping to progress to higher level courses.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00 - Counselling: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 11 Sep 2023 (and 24 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £214.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-trackCourse start date: Fri 15 Sep 2023 (and 5 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.
The application process is open until 15 September 2023. 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
This course is free for Londoners who are 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
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 (telephone temporarily unavailable).Full fee £1,599.00 Senior fee £1,599.00 Concession £1,589.00 - Raising cultural awareness within the therapeutic relationshipCourse start date: Sat 27 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Jacqueline BascombeThe course is for anyone with an interest in developing their self-awareness in cross cultural counselling. This workshop helps you gain an understanding of how to talk about race and culture in a respectful, confident way.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Mindful Self-CompassionCourse start date: Sat 10 Feb 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peshala Van Der GeestThis one day in person course will provide practical experiential practices of mindfulness in relation to self-compassion that are part of a lifelong adventure. We will learn the key principles and practices of self-compassion in a heartfelt and nurturing way. These practices enhance our wellbeing and cope better with life's challenges.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Hot stone therapy: an introductionCourse start date: Sat 10 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Monica ClarkeExperience true relaxation with this wonderful de-stress treatment. The heat from the hot basalt stones may help to soothe and alleviate muscular aches and tension while the cool marble stones can act as a powerful decongestant.Full fee £99.00 - Indian head massage: workshopCourse start date: Sat 2 Mar 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanDiscover the ancient and highly therapeutic practice of Indian head massage. Learn how tension is held in the neck and shoulders and how to alleviate this in family and friends by practising a basic routine. - Psychology of dreamingCourse start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Alison DuncansonThe dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the psyche (C G Jung). We often dismiss our dreams but they can give us insights into our inner world and though curious, can also provide rich data to better understand ourselves. - Reiki Master CertificateCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohReceive your master attunement. Learn how to attune others to all levels of Reiki, step by step. You'll get guidance on preparing a Reiki manual and on setting up workshops. You need to have completed Reiki certificates 1 and 2 and to be able to draw the Reiki symbols from memory. Students will be selected through an application process.
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