Business, Marketing & Technology Courses Online & In London
Excited by new technology, scientific breakthroughs or business success? Want to improve your digital skills for the workplace or for personal use? Or perhaps you'd like to delve deeper into nature, conservation or astronomy? We offer a wide range of digital skills courses to support your learning and career development. Whether you're interested in marketing, business skills, web design and programming, Python data analysis, we have something for you. Stay ahead with our Generative AI and machine learning courses, designed to help you understand emerging technologies and apply them in real-world scenarios. Use this simple guide to help you explore our complete range of courses.
Develop your skillset for a digital future
Discover our practical courses in social media, digital marketing, Canva, business skills, and start-up development which are ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and anyone growing their online presence.
To meet the demands of today’s digital economy, we’ve introduced cutting-edge courses in FinTech, Blockchain, Financial Modelling with AI, and Cybersecurity for Business. These are perfect for professionals looking to stay ahead in digital finance, tech innovation, and data security.
We also offer short courses focused on the ethical and strategic use of AI, including Ethics in AI, AI in Business, Generative AI Strategy and Governance, and City Lit Pro: Using AI for Innovation and Problem Solving. These courses help learners understand the societal and business impact of emerging technologies and make informed, responsible decisions.
Staff training and employee development
City Lit offers flexible, customised corporate training solutions to help your team stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital workplace. Our employee development courses are available in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
Training Areas Include:
- Programming and web development
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- AutoCAD
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Digital marketing and social media strategy
- Podcasting and content creation
- Generative AI and AI tools
- Financial Technologies (FinTech) and machine learning
- Cybersecurity for business
Why Choose City Lit for Staff Training?
- Over 20 years of experience delivering bespoke workplace training in London
- Flexible delivery: online, in-person, or hybrid
- Courses tailored to your organisation’s goals and employee skill levels
- Expert tutors with industry experience
Browse our business and marketing courses in London and enrol today to start learning marketing, business skills, web design and programming, Python data analysis and Generative AI and machine learning.
- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.Full fee £10.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (and 22 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - An introduction to project management Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ayo AlegbeleyeLearn the essentials of project management and discover techniques to plan, execute, and control projects from start to finish. This course introduces key principles and practical tools to help you manage tasks, timelines, and teams effectively-ideal for anyone looking to build confidence in leading successful projects.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - HTML5 & CSS: intermediate (stage 2) Course start date: Tue 9 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: George StickneyWant to expand your knowledge of HTML5 and CSS? Need a better understanding of UI design? This course builds on the skills gained on our stage 1 course. Learn to section a web page using strucural tags in HTML5. Learn to arrange and position HTML5 elements to create modern web page layouts using CSS.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Getting ready for essential digital skills for work (Level 1)Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you have some digital skills but lack confidence to use them? Would you like to gain the most essential digital skills needed for today's workplace? If so, and you need to develop the foundational digital skills for today's job market, this is the course for you. The course will give you the confidence to use different digital devices and tools to collaborate and communicate efficiently with work colleagues, to create and edit documents and presentations, and make simple spreadsheets. You will learn about different types of digital communication as well as how to use online resources for finding and using information and completing transactions. You will learn the transferable digital skills you need to progress, participate and express yourself in the workplace and gain a qualification. 53% of UK employees do not have the digital skills needed for work. You don't need to be one of them.
Please note: you MUST pass the first part of the course, attend every class and do the necessary homework. If you do not, you will not be able to continue the course.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £81.00 - Becoming confident on Windows 11Course start date: Wed 10 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Windows 11? Do you know how to navigate your way round it and take advantage of its many features. Knowing how to use Windows 11 is essential for your digital skills work. This course will help you get to grips with this new operating system so you can use it efficiently and effectively.. It will open doors to the main elements of the software, as well as some of its less accessible applications and tools.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Becoming confident on Word 365 (beginner)Course start date: Thu 11 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Word and word processing? Do you want to learn this essential skill both for work and private life? This course will help you create and organise digital letters and short documents.You will learn all the basic functions of creating documents: adding, copying, moving and formatting text, inserting pictures and creating tables, checking spelling and grammar, changing the page layout and printing different documents accurately. All you need is enthusiasm, and confidence using a mouse and basic keyboard functions.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Understanding Ethics in AI Course start date: Thu 11 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouThis is a short introduction to Ethics in AI for non-technical beginners who aspire to drive responsible AI design and use. This course will enable you to strike a balance between the potential benefits and risks of AI technology.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Business skills for creative businesses Course start date: Thu 11 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Christine RobertsonLearn the essential skills to start, grow, and manage a successful small business in the creative industries. This practical course covers everything from business planning and marketing to finance and operations, helping you turn your creative passion into a thriving enterprise.
Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Podcasting: introduction Course start date: Fri 12 Jun 2026 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lyndon IvesDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Wildlife Lunchtime Lecture: Elephant conservation in Africa Course start date: Fri 12 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barnaby PhillipsThe ivory trade ban has stopped the mass slaughter of Africa’s elephants, but elephants and people are increasingly in conflict over land and resources. Do elephants have a future? Tutor: Barnaby Phillips.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Cyber security essentials: a short introduction Course start date: Sat 13 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Sathish BoiniStart your cyber security journey with this hands-on course. Learn essential protections and deploy basic controls to secure your data - enrol now and stay safe online.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Excel: analysing data (stage 1) Course start date: Sun 14 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Abbott KatzBuild confidence working with complex data sets in Excel and learn how to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders. This practical course focuses on using pivot tables, formatting techniques, and developing clear, insightful commentary to support decision-making. Perfect for professionals with basic Excel knowledge who want to enhance their analytical skills and communicate data effectively across teams. Join today and start making smarter decisions with your data!
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Create social media content using CanvaCourse start date: Mon 15 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 3-hour interactive course, you’ll learn to create captivating social media content using Canva. This workshop is designed for those who want to elevate their social media presence through professional-quality graphics, whether for personal branding, small business marketing, or creative projects. You’ll explore Canva’s user-friendly features to produce engaging visuals that stand out on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - AI in Business: Exploring Concepts and Real-World Applications Course start date: Tue 16 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouUnlock the power of artificial intelligence in business with this engaging 6-hour course. Designed for professionals across industries, you'll demystify key AI concepts and explore practical applications that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape by understanding how AI is transforming decision-making, operations, and customer experience..
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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