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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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- ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-trackCourse start date: Fri 12 Jan 2024 (and 6 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. 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
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 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 £1,599.00 - English pronunciation: stage 1Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David John GwillimAre you a non-native fluent speaker who wants to improve your pronunciation of English and to speak the language more clearly and confidently? Work on clear formation of vowel and consonant sounds including the English neutral vowel and the distinction between voiced and unvoiced sounds. This term the course will be taught in the college. - German 4 / 5 intensiveCourse start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tim MatschakVertiefen Sie Ihre Deutschkenntnisse durch eine vielseitige Auswahl an aktuellen Materialien, Texten, Videos und Hörverständnissen. In diesem Kurs können Sie auch Ihre Diskussionfähigkeit, Ihre Grammatik und Ihren Wortschatz erweitern. This is an advanced German course.
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 - Counselling: an introductionCourse start date: Wed 21 Feb 2024 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline BascombeEnhance 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 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 2Course start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenContinue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills,
Suitable if you have completed Japanese beginners intensive: module 1 or learn Japanese in a complete beginners course for a term.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - ITEC Level 3 Award in Indian Head MassageCourse start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanIndian Head Massage is an ancient tradition that provides many therapeutic benefits. Learn the theory and practice of Indian Head 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.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £399.00 - User experience and interface (UX/UI) : introductionCourse start date: Sat 22 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Itai BercovierAn introduction to the fundamentals of user experience (UX). Learn about the theory and tools used in the industry to analyse a website/app interface and its interaction.
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 £249.00 Concession £162.00 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 3Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenContinue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners module 2 or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - 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. - UI design for websites using FigmaCourse start date: Sun 14 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alex GregoryIn this course you will be creating your own mini website prototype. You will be learning how to structure, brand, and create a visually compelling UI design using Figma, an industry standard design tool.
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 - Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathwayCourse start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ana WellbrookThe application process for this course is now closed.
You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course (minimum 145GLH) within the last three years to be eligible to apply. This two-year course awarded by ABC Awards qualifies you to practise as a counsellor.
The course fee is £2225, plus an upfront fee of £2374 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
If you are unable to pay the upfront fee, 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 (telephone temporarily unavailable) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Psychology, Counselling & Personal Development on 020 4582 0403.Full fee £4,599.00 Senior fee £4,599.00 Concession £4,599.00 - Return to German (lower intermediate)Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletLearn German in this online German course and improve your elementary German. Suitable if you have completed German 2 lower, module 1 or equivalent. Based on chapters 11-12 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Helen RennieExpand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00 - Ways into psychologyCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Alison DuncansonWhat motivates us? What is normal and who says so? What is intelligence? What is the unconscious? Discover psychology by exploring some of its major theories and applications. No prior knowledge required.
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