Specialist Learning Courses

This course is suitable if you have enough vocabulary to be able to read and write basic sentences. During this course, you will learn more vocabulary and grammar to help you talk, read and write about yourself, your family and friends and complete forms, short sms and e-mails. This course has no exams.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will build your confidence on how to use digital devices and the internet. This course has no exams.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and need to acquire basic Maths skills or if you missed out on education at school here in UK due to communication barriers. During this course you will work with basic numbers, measures, shapes and use of data. It is a very practical course and the skills you learn can be applied to your every day life contexts. This course has no exams.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Have you passed your BSL level 1 and are you ready for a level 2 course? Build your skills and knowledge and achieve a level 2 qualification, accredited by Signature.



The assessments could take place either online or face to face. If the assessment takes place online, it will be via Zoom. If the face to face process is used, it will be on a one to one basis with your course tutor.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This is a powerful approach to therapy. You'll learn to work more effectively with negative thoughts and feelings through acceptance and mindfulness work. You'll also learn how to identify, and move towards, valued goals and directions in your life.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

The City & Guilds (6502) Award in Education and Training is an initial teacher training course ideal for anyone who teaches adults - or has experience of teaching adults - in Further Education or Adult and Community Learning. We may also consider you if you do not have teaching experience, but are qualified in your subject and have worked in a related field. The course will be mostly onlnine, with two sessions at City Lit towards the end of the course (if government guidance permits).

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

If you have passed level 1 in BSL but are not quite ready to do level 2, this course is for you. Practise storytelling, having conversations and presenting information to others in an unhurried and friendly class.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Learn the elements of mindfulness-based stress management and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Experience a range of mindfulness practices. Background theory is included and relevance for clients and therapist well-being benefits will be explored.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Do you work in a setting where you find yourself dealing with individuals who present challenging behaviour? Do you want to feel more confident in understanding and responding to challenging behaviour? This is a practical, one-day course where you will gain strategies to diffuse and de-escalate challenging situations and develop incident and risk management skills for your workplace.

This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

The level 2 award in peer mentoring has been developed for learners who want to be peer mentors, giving support to other individuals to enable them to make changes in their lives. The qualification provides an understanding of the peer mentoring process and the key skills used in peer mentoring. You will learn about peer mentoring with young people, people with mental health issues, addictions, homelessness and those who have experienced challenges in their lives. We welcome applications from those who have lived experience in these areas.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will help you how to create and design your own website using free resources. Ideal if you want to create own websites for deaf organisations, deaf clubs or deaf websites.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will help you to set up a new account with different communication and relay services - SignVideo, SignLive, NGT or Relay UK. You will be able to make your own phone calls through relay services.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing mental ill health or in a mental health crisis. Increase your awareness and confidence in recognising the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues. Understand how to respond appropriately.

The last day for enrolments on this course will be 3rd June, this is so we can send out your workbook and manual from mental health first aid England. These are provided FREE by the college.

This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Do you know a hard of hearing or deaf person who needs to lipread you? Find out how lipreading works and how you can make some small adjustments in order to become more 'lipreadable'.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Participate in a speaking circle to increase your confidence in speaking to groups. This unique approach will help you to find out how to enhance the way you come across to others. Develop your own speaking style and discover the real you.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.