Short Courses in London & Online

At City Lit we offer thousands of in-person and online short courses taught by expert tutors in 10 weeks or less. Our courses are designed to provide you with valuable knowledge and skills in a condensed timeframe. With live instruction from experienced professionals, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the material, ask questions, and receive personalized feedback. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, advance your career, or simply explore a topic of interest, our short online courses offer a convenient and engaging learning experience.

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - prepositions
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roser Martínez-Sánchez
    Consolida los diferentes usos de las preposiciones, incluyendo la diferencia entre "por" y "para" a través de actividades escritas y orales. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el A-level or DELE B1 exam.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  2. How to spark your creative writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Discover the joy of creative writing! Leave stress and worry at the door and find new ways to express your creativity on this fun, dynamic and supportive short course.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  7. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  8. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  11. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  12. Learn to read music
    Course start date:  Mon 7 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cerys Hogg
    Begin to read music, for instrumental playing and singing. Learn how to understand the notation of pitch, metre and rhythm. For absolute beginners, enjoy these practical sessions online.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  13. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  14. Italian summer: practise and consolidate 3
    Course start date:  Wed 9 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Consolidate your upper intermediate level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 3 lower and 3 upper through some speaking and listening activities. A summer revision course for intermediate learners who would like extra practice to consolidate their learning over the summer and prepare for future courses.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  15. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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