Social Media & Blogging Courses in London & Online
Get the most out of social media platforms and improve your blogging skills with our interactive online courses. At City Lit, our tutors will teach you how to promote your business or personal brand to increase your online presence through social media marketing. Even if you’re not running a business or brand, our courses can simply help you stay connected with family and friends through social media and personal blogging.
On our various social media marketing courses you’ll discover how to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and even TikTok. Giving you the skills you need to communicate with your friends, fans, or customers and increase your following.
Our blogging courses show you how to use WordPress to write engaging blogs to improve your SEO performance. Plus, we have courses to teach you how to make a successful podcast series and how to start video blogging (vlogging) with YouTube.
Our tutors are highly qualified industry professionals with extensive social media experience. They've been there and done it, so you’ll learn first hand from their successes and mistakes.
Set yourself up to succeed; whatever your personal goals or skill level! Whether you are a complete beginner or building on existing experience.
Learning with us is flexible, with part-time courses available online 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 Social Media & Blogging courses below and enrol today!
- Social media apps, tips and tricksCourse start date: Tue 28 Sep 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Enhance your social media strategy by learning third party apps, tips and tricks for everyday use.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Blogging: write your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Sun 3 Oct 2021 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Learn to create your own blog with this beginner’s course using WordPress and raise your online profile.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £50.00 - Video blogging with YouTubeCourse start date: Mon 4 Oct 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Learn how to create a video blog (vlog) in your own YouTube channel. Use YouTube full capabilities as social network, video editor and publisher. Edit and enhance your videos with effects and music using open source software Shotcut. Share and connect your channel with other channels and social networks.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £80.00 - Twitter: a short introductionCourse start date: Mon 4 Oct 2021
Location on this date: Online
An introduction to Twitter, the social networking and online news service. The course provides a base understanding of the channel for personal and professional use.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Instagram for business: intermediateCourse start date: Tue 5 Oct 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
This is a follow on course from 'Instagram for business: introduction', and is designed to expand your skills in using Instagram for business even further.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £20.00 - Instagram: a short introductionCourse start date: Thu 7 Oct 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Get started with using Instagram, the visually based social media site. You will learn to share photos and connect with people for business and/or personal fun.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £20.00 - Social media for business: introductionCourse start date: Fri 8 Oct 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street (other locations are available)
This practical course is aimed at people who would like to use social media marketing to promote their business. This class is ideal for those with some familiarity with social media. You will learn how social media can be used to
communicate with your target audience.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £100.00 - Social media content strategyCourse start date: Mon 18 Oct 2021 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
In order to successfully use social media for business, it is essential to have a clear strategy and create good content to encourage audience engagement. You'll learn both in this class.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - TikTok for businessCourse start date: Mon 25 Oct 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
This 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.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Social media manager skills: introductionCourse start date: Wed 27 Oct 2021
Location on this date: Online
This course will introduce you to how you can become a social media manager. Managing the social media platform for someone else’s business or organisation takes skills, knowledge and a full understanding of marketing for that business to their target audience. By offering social media manager services, you are able to assist a business in their marketing needs and help promote their business to new audiences.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Twitter for business: introductionCourse start date: Thu 28 Oct 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Discover how Twitter can be used as a cost effective method for promoting your business. You will learn how social media can be used to connect with your customers.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Facebook for businessCourse start date: Mon 1 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Discover how Facebook can be used as a cost effective method for promoting your business. You will learn to use Facebook to connect existing and potential clients.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - LinkedIn: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Sat 6 Nov 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
In this longer, in-depth course, we will look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Using hashtags effectivelyCourse start date: Tue 9 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Hashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Twitter and Instagram. 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.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Twitter for business: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 10 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
This course is aimed at people who want to increase their knowledge and use of Twitter for business. You will expand your skills for using Twitter, including some features not taught in the beginner course. You’ll get opportunities to
practice your Twitter skills during lessons.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00
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