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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. 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.


City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. 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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  1. City Lit Pro: Adobe InDesign intensive
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Andrea Marzano
    City Lit Pro courses provide accelerated learning for busy people who need specific skills for the workplace. Whether you work in print or digital media, in our introductory Adobe InDesign course you’ll learn to use the industry-leading page design and layout app that lets you create, pre-flight, and publish beautiful documents.
    Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £399.00
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  2. Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  3. Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  4. City Lit Pro: Adobe Photoshop intensive
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Christine Robertson
    City Lit Pro courses are tailored for accelerated learning for busy people who need to learn key skills for the workplace. On this practical course you will develop your skills in Adobe Photoshop, with a focus on learning to input, create, manipulate and enhance images and photographs for use in print and on the Web.
    Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £399.00
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  5. Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  6. Photography for beginners
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 14 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Ed Gregory
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  7. Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  8. Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  9. Bookbinding: gold tooling on paper
    Course start date:  Sat 11 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tracey Rowledge
    Learn how to develop a language with gold tooling on paper using hand finishing tools, BS Glaire and loose gold leaf. For all levels, from beginners to those with experience in gold tooling using hand finishing tools and gold leaf.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  10. Children's book illustration: Summer School Intensive
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Aug 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tim Ellis, Ciara Flood, Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-Owen

    Explore the world of children's book illustration on this intensive practical four-day course. Learn techniques for developing ideas and creating exciting images, whilst learning about the wider context of the current children's book market.

    Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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