Courses in London & Online

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, blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

A man painting ceramics in a class with two woman watching him.A man painting ceramics in a class with two woman watching him.

Browse all Courses by Category

Use our subject categories to find the right course for you. Narrow down your selection using the filters to find your course by level, location, start date, duration, and price.

Online Courses by Category

A male Italian tutor teaching Italian.A male Italian tutor teaching Italian.

Languages

Over 30 languages

A close up photograph of a woman's hands writing in a notebook.A close up photograph of a woman's hands writing in a notebook.

Writing

Become a published author

An elderly woman concentrating on painting in an art class.An elderly woman concentrating on painting in an art class.

Visual Arts

Explore Art & Design

A female tutor smiling and talking to a young black male student.A female tutor smiling and talking to a young black male student.

Skills for Life & Work

English & Maths

Learn from expert tutors

All our courses are taught by experts with professional industry experience. From published authors and academics to exhibited artists and performers.

A City Lit female lecturer pointing at a whiteboard as she is teaching a class.A City Lit female lecturer pointing at a whiteboard as she is teaching a class.

Business & Marketing

Upgrade your digital skills

Dr Martin O. Jorgensen, PhD teaching History at City LitDr Martin O. Jorgensen, PhD teaching History at City Lit

Humanities

Explore History, Culture, Science & More

Choose from thousands of courses

With our daytime, evening, and weekend courses, there's course that is convenient for you.

Centre for Deaf Education

BSL & Lipreading 

A young woman stretching in yoga classA young woman stretching in yoga class

Wellbeing & Massage

Gain skills in wellbeing

Three female students smiling and listening closely to their tutor.Three female students smiling and listening closely to their tutor.

Speech Therapy

Manage your stammer

Two female ballet dancers standing at the barre in a ballet class.Two female ballet dancers standing at the barre in a ballet class.

Performing Arts

Drama, Dance & Music

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.

Taught by experts and practising professionals

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.

 

 

 

Filters(5)
Filters
Clear All Filters (5)

Items 1-15 of 45

Page
per page

45 courses available

  1. Last Few Places, Evening
    5.0
    Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)
    Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress on to a qualification.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Mon 7 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  2. Face Yoga

    Learn face yoga to naturally tone and rejuvenate facial muscles, promoting a more youthful and radiant complexion! The muscles in the face and neck can be strengthened, just like any other muscles in the body!

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  3. Weekend
    5.0
    Massage: workshop

    Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sat 19 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  4. Weekend
    Reiki 1 Certificate
    Learn how to channel the gentle healing energy of Reiki, Japanese for 'universal energy'. Ground, centre and protect yourself, and learn a variety of treatments to practise on friends and family.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sun 20 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Oge Okoh
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  5. Evening
    5.0
    Hula hoop workout
    Get ready for the Summer body! In this fun workout class you will work out all muscles, but mainly the core muscles. Hula hooping is way more fun than what you might have remembered as a child.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Mon 21 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Rowan Mills
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £83.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  6. Reflexology: taster workshop
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress using basic reflexology techniques.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 22 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  7. Weekend
    Foundations of Nutrition: The importance of sugar and stress

    This course introduces the essential principles that underpin how we nourish our bodies and support everyday wellbeing. It provides a clear starting point for understanding the relationship between nutrition, stress, and energy, helping you build a strong foundation for further learning.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sat 26 Sep 2026
    Clare Daly
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View details
  8. Shiatsu: taster workshop
    Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art, deeply rooted in the philosophy and practices of traditional Chinese medicine. This therapeutic form of body work involves applying pressure to the body using a practitioner’s thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet. Discover the basics of how to give this relaxing and therapeutic pressure point massage.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 29 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Fernando Cabo
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  9. Chair massage: taster workshop
    Learn a simple, safe and effective chair-based massage that will de-stress and relax you. This introductory routine includes shiatsu techniques and massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and back. On-Site massage is performed through clothes and is suitable for working on a chair at home.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 29 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  10. Gua Sha body massage: taster workshop

    Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice in which a tool is used to scrape people’s skin in order to reduce inflammation and chronic pain. It can also help to relieve muscular pain and tension. Come along and learn some techniques to use on family and friends.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Thu 1 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  11. 4.8
    Assertiveness
    Would you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.

    This course takes place in person.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Fri 2 Oct 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Debora Collister
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  12. Weekend
    4.9
    Indian head massage: workshop

    Discover the ancient and highly therapeutic practice of Indian head massage. Learn how tension is held in the neck and shoulders and how to alleviate this in family and friends by practising a basic routine.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sun 4 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Oge Okoh
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  13. Weekend
    Reflexology workshop

    Discover the principles of foot reflexology. Learn the basic principles and experience how this method can boost the body’s ability to relax and rebalance during a class offering guided massage sequences.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sun 4 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Lee
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  14. Evening
    Reflexology: an introduction
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath towel.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
  15. Facial Cupping: taster workshop

    Interested in facial cupping but don’t know where to begin? This highly effective and increasingly popular therapy can delay the visible signs of ageing, increase circulation in the face and help reduce puffiness. Perfect to use on yourself or friends and family.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
    Add to Compare
    Add to Compare View all available dates
Page
per page

Can't see a course you want?

Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.

Add me to waiting list