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!
- Strategic planning and decision-making: intermediate
Course start date: Sun 11 May 2025Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Nick BrownFurther build your career confidence by learning intermediate strategic management practices and procedures to help implement your company’s strategic plans.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Business skills for creative businesses Course start date: Tue 13 May 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Christine RobertsonThis course will equip you with all necessary skills needed in starting, growing and managing a small business in the creative industries. - Social media advertising: a detailed introduction Course start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Manideepa PaulThis practical day course is aimed at people who want to enhance their social media skills to get the best return on investment (ROI) from social media. - LinkedIn: a detailed introduction Course start date: Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Yana LapitskayaIn this longer, in-depth course, take a look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Introduction to email marketing with MailChimp Course start date: Tue 20 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeLearn to use the power of email to communicate with your customers and prospects, with this popular email platform.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Online marketing: a detailed introduction Course start date: Fri 30 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenA popular course that provides an in-depth look at the tools and techniques you can use to market your business on the internet. Examine Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), web advertising with Google AdWords and social media marketing among other topics, along with the management tools needed to measure success.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Communicating effectively at workCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonny BlackHow 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 £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Create a Marketing Strategy with AICourse start date: Sat 14 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottCreate a marketing strategy with AI tools. This short course will help you build a marketing campaign for your business.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Using hashtags effectively Course start date: Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeHashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Threads. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Public speaking (online)Course start date: Thu 3 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Allis MossWhatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Create and promote your brand using CanvaCourse start date: Sat 2 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 6-hour workshop, master Canva to create and promote a standout brand identity. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or personal branding, you’ll learn to design impactful marketing materials and social media content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Social media apps, tips and tricks Course start date: Tue 5 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeEnhance your social media strategy by learning third party apps, tips and tricks for everyday use.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Writing for business Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Deborah MartinMasterclass sessions packed with ways to develop an advanced skillset, to write persuasive and informative emails, reports and proposals. Learn about the elements of language, style and structure that you need to write to a sophisticated level in the workplace.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00 - Copywriting Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Deborah MartinOn this practical course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create great copy and content for websites, social media and print.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £130.00 - Introduction to business accounting Course start date: Thu 23 Oct 2025
Location 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.
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