Business Skills Courses in London & Online

City Lit Business Skills courses in London and online help you start, manage, and grow your business confidence. Whether you want to improve project management, enhance business strategy, or develop a successful start-up plan, we have the right course for you. 

Our Business Skills courses in London and online cover essential areas to help you succeed. Learn project management fundamentals, Agile methodologies, and practical tools like JIRA and ASANA to improve collaboration and efficiency. 

For broader business growth, explore strategic planning, business accounting, and innovative approaches using AI. We also offer start-up skills courses, including business planning, networking, and creative business strategies to help you launch and grow with confidence. 

Why Choose City Lit? 

Learn from industry professionals and gain practical, real-world skills. 


Flexible Learning 

Choose part-time courses in London or online, with daytime, evening, and weekend options. Hybrid learning available. 


Browse our Business Skills courses below and enrol today! 

Flexible Learning—In-Person or Online

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Prefer the flexibility of online study? Our live, interactive online courses bring expert teaching straight to you, wherever you are.

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. Finance for Non-Financial Managers and Entrepreneurs

    This course is for the modern manager or entrepreneur, that is looking to gain an understanding of the financial implications of their day-to-day decisions and the impact these may have on their business

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tue 29 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Sonji Clayton
    Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
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  2. 5.0
    Introduction to business accounting
    Every 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.

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Thu 1 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00
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  3. Business Growth: Align Your Marketing and Sales Strategies

    Aligning your business objectives with your sales and marketing strategies are essential to developing an integrated strategy that drives consistent, reliable sales results.

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Mon 5 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Sonji Clayton
    Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
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  4. Evening
    Tools for Effective Project Management

    Master the tools that power modern project management. This hands-on workshop introduces Slack, Jira, Notion and Confluence, equipping you with practical skills to streamline communication, manage tasks efficiently, and boost team collaboration. Learn key features, best practices, and gain real-world experience to lead projects with confidence.

    Online

    Mon 5 Oct 2026
    Kate Scott
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Self-Confidence Building for Women Leaders

    This course provides practical solutions for women leaders who lack belief in their abilities and ideas. It will help them to increase their confidence and self-belief to achieve the best possible outcome in any situation.

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Wed 7 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Sonji Clayton
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  6. 4.8
    Business skills for creative businesses

    Learn 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.

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Mon 12 Oct 2026
    Christine Robertson
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  7. Practical Strategy: Planning and Decision-Making

    Develop a clear, structured approach to strategy and decision-making, using practical frameworks to navigate uncertainty, competition and real-world organisational challenges.

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Fri 16 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  8. Evening
    Understanding Insurance and Risk

    An accessible introduction to understanding business risks and the role of insurance for freelancers, sole traders and small businesses helping you make informed decisions about protecting your work and livelihood.

    Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Mon 2 Nov 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  9. 4.7
    Grow in confidence with networking - for work and business
    Are you one of the estimated 90% of people who find networking daunting and difficult? If so, discover the easy way to network, and reap the benefits in your work or business life.

    Keeley Street

    Fri 27 Nov 2026
    Lila Veltze
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  10. Weekend
    Introduction to Project Management with Asana

    On this course you will learn how to use Asana, a powerful tool for project management and work organisation.

    Keeley Street

    Sun 24 Jan 2027
    Lyndon Ives
    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00
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