Business Courses in London & Online
Business and marketing courses are perfect for you if you’re thinking about starting your own business, you need to grow your existing business, or you want to work as a manager of a business. If you’re one of the UK’s latest founders and entrepreneurs or looking to learn new business and marketing, we can help you to reach your goals.
Our courses will teach you everything you need to know from setting yourself up your company, to creating a business plan, managing your accounts, developing and managing your brand, and understanding analytics. We will also teach you how to create a strong online presence by creating your own website and growing your brand through digital marketing and social media strategies.
You can also learn how to create your first podcast or vlog on YouTube and show you how to start an effective content strategy. Perhaps most importantly, we’ll show you how to promote and present your business with confidence.
Our tutors are highly qualified industry professionals with years of teaching at City Lit and many other academic institutes. Our courses will help you reach your goals regardless of your existing experience.
Learning with us is flexible, with part-time courses available online, in person or hybrid in daytime, evening and weekend formats. For more information about our tutor-led interactive online courses please see our guide to online learning.
Browse our business and marketing courses below and enrol today!
- Introduction to business accounting
Course start date: Thu 23 Oct 2025Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Tariq HassanEvery business needs to know if it is making a profit or loss and the worth of the business.This course provides a solid introduction of accounting for small business owners or any individuals who would like to gain knowledge on accounting topics and principles for business. - Tools for Effective Project Management Course start date: Sun 26 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottAn introduction to popular tools for effective project management.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Developing a successful business plan Course start date: Fri 31 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenWhether you want to start-up a business or expand one that you are already running, this course will give you the skills to prepare a compelling and practical business plan to achieve your goals.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Publish your first book onlineCourse start date: Thu 6 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Christine RobertsonLearn how to publish your first book electronically on the Amazon Kindle and other e-book devices using an existing Word document. You will need good internet and file management skills and experience of using Microsoft Word.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Choosing the Right Career Path for you Course start date: Fri 7 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lila VeltzeThe search for work that can bring you happiness and fulfilment is an important endeavour as it can contribute greatly to your sense of wellbeing. Come and explore how to identify the right career path for you.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - City Lit Pro: Managing Conflict at Work Course start date: Fri 7 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ketan VariaDoes conflict at work impact your well-being and does it stop you from being effective?Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Social Media Building Better PostsCourse start date: Wed 12 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeThis course will discuss how to improve posts on social media. Each platform is unique, but you can learn to improve your content and present your business by creating better posts. You can no longer get away with a simple text message or a stolen image from Google. You must learn how to improve your posts in order to get the most from your social media.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - TikTok for business Course start date: Sat 15 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeThis course is aimed at people who want to use TikTok. The course provides a general overview including the basics of the platform, safety and how to set up an account. - Communicating effectively at work (online)Course start date: Thu 22 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinHow skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £111.00
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