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.
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- French pronunciation through songsCourse start date: Thu 13 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinWhether you are a shower singer, an experienced singer or just like listening to songs in French, this course is for anyone who would like to improve their French pronunciation while enjoying beautiful songs from different French speaking countries.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Looking beyond headlines: colonialism and contemporary conflictsCourse start date: Thu 13 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Salome IetterThis course will provide a reflection on the colonial, post-colonial and neo-colonial aspects and underpinnings of contemporary conflicts.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Sewn boards and drum leaf bindings for book artsCourse start date: Thu 13 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue DoggettThese book forms are great for making artists’ books and books with content, as they both open flat with little or no restriction at the spine fold. Come and make some models to experiment with, or bring some artwork with you and use this to produce two versatile and creative structures. Some experience of sewing multi-section books will be helpful but not essential. - Documentary filmmaking: interviewsCourse start date: Mon 17 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczGood interviews provide the foundation to most successful documentaries. This class offers essential tips on how to approach your subject, how to shoot great interviews and secret tips to improve your chance of better coverage..Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Sat 22 Feb 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Developing personal printmaking projectsCourse start date: Sun 23 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Margo Van RooyenExplore and develop personal work in intaglio and relief printmaking. Techniques covered include drypoint, etching, linocut, collagraphy and photo etching. All levels of experience welcome.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Communicating effectively at workCourse start date: Thu 27 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinHow skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
- Drawing for beginnersCourse start date: Sun 2 Mar 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesExplore 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 - Great works: Jane Austen’s EmmaCourse start date: Thu 6 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate WilkinsonThis short in-college literature course explores Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ (1815), often considered her finest – and funniest – novel. We’ll study its characters, themes and narrative techniques, and we’ll consider the historical and social contexts in which Austen was writing.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
- Painting: oil techniques and mediumsCourse start date: Fri 7 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaOil paint is a medium with a long historical tradition, capable of heavy impasto effects and delicate transparent colour films. Working practically, in the studio, this course will expand your understanding of approaches to building a variety of surfaces in your paint working with mediums and expanding your use of texture and glazing This course is for all levels – both beginners and more experienced painters.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)Course start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Voula PapadopoulosHTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!
This course will be delivered online. 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 - Generative AI: safety and risksCourse start date: Thu 13 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouIn this course on Generative AI: Safety and Risks we will explore the critical safety considerations associated with generative AI adoption, emphasising risk management and ethical practices.
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 - Learning to use your smartphone (Android)Course start date: Thu 13 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Does your smartphone confuse you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? Understanding and navigating your way round a smartphone is now as important as being able to use a regular computer. This short course will help you understand your Android smartphone, troubleshoot problems and use some of the most popular apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00
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