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.
- Create content using Canva AICourse start date: Fri 24 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownUnlock the power of Canva AI to create unique, engaging content with ease. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore Canva’s cutting-edge AI features to streamline your design process and elevate your creative output. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or creative enthusiast, you'll learn how to use AI tools to generate impactful visuals, enhance productivity, and bring your ideas to life-fast.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Podcasting: introduction
Course start date: Tue 28 Jul 2026 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouDo 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 - Social media apps, tips and tricks Course start date: Thu 30 Jul 2026 (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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Using Apple Mac OS: short introduction Course start date: Fri 31 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Social media content strategy Course start date: Wed 5 Aug 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn 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.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sat 8 Aug 2026 (and 19 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 - Becoming confident with digital skills and AI chat: on your computer and online (beginner)Course start date: Tue 8 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to computers and the Internet? Do you need to increase your confidence with digital skills? This course will ensure you have a solid foundation in using computers and being online. You will learn the essential features of creating, saving, storing different types of files and documents, including photos and letters in Word. You will develop your internet skills to find information quickly and efficiently, and learn how to transfer this information to different documents and people. You will also learn the basics of how of how to use Zoom to host meetings and communicate effectively online. Finally, you do all of this while learning how to remain safe online and to keep your files secure.
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 £71.00 Senior fee £57.00 Concession £36.00 - A taste of physics Course start date: Fri 11 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicGet a taste of the fundamental aspects of physics such as the nature of light, matter and energy and the physical laws governing the world around us and our universe.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Becoming confident in digital skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (beginner)Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you know the basics of emailing and internet use? Are you ready to work with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Then this course is for you. You will start learning how to word process, use spreadsheets and create presentations, vital skills in today’s world inside and outside the workplace. You will also learn the most essential aspects of Outlook so you can send and receive emails and organise them. You will develop these skills by working on key tasks such as letter-writing, budgeting, presenting and contacting work colleagues. By the end of the course you will be able to create well-presented short texts such as letters, design simple budgets and tables, produce effective and attractive presentations and email them to friends and work colleagues. Start your journey today!
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 £164.00 Senior fee £164.00 Concession £82.00 - Preparing for Microsoft 365 qualification: PowerPoint and Word (level 2)Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you want to gain a qualification and develop the key digital skills needed in the modern workplace, but don't feel quite ready? This short course will prepare you for the level 2 Award in Digital Skills. You will focus on using Word, PowerPoint and Excel to produce attractive documents and presentations and analyse data. These skills will ensure you are equipped for most jobs including those requiring extensive administration as well as ready to achieve your level 2 qualification.
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 £133.00 - Build a website with WordPress Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenDiscover how to create your own website using WordPress, the world’s most popular (and free!) content management system. This practical, one-day workshop in London is perfect for beginners, freelancers, and small business owners. No coding needed - just bring your ideas and leave with a fully functional site..
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Digital skills for the workplace: using Excel (foundation)Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you need to learn how to use Excel for the office or to keep track of your finances? Do you want to be able to handle, present data and make calculations inside and outside of work? This course is perfect for anyone who needs a good foundation on the basics of Microsoft's popular spreadsheet program. On this course, you will learn how to enter and present data and make it visually appealing, readable and usable through changes of font, style, use of tables and other formatting features. You will practise making calculations, using functions and formulae, modifying links between worksheets, as well as creating basic charts and graphs - a great way of visualizing data!
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 £195.00 Senior fee £156.00 Concession £98.00 - 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 - Design Instagram feeds with CanvaCourse start date: Fri 18 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lyndon IvesCreate eye-catching Instagram templates with Canva that make your content consistent, original, and impactful. Perfect for creatives and small businesses looking to boost their visual branding with ease. Enrol now and create content that connects.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Communicate with confidence through voice and body language Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanDiscover how to enhance your vocal impact and physical presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills on this intensive Saturday course include communicating with confidence, establishing rapport, learning assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy and projecting an effective personal style.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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