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.
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Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.Full fee £10.00 - Finance Innovation: The Power of Blockchain and Financial TechnologyCourse start date: Tue 20 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouExplore the future of finance in this 6-hour course covering blockchain, fintech, and Insurtech. Learn core concepts, real-world applications, and regulatory insights to confidently discuss financial innovation. Enrol now and stay ahead in financial services!
Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - WordPress: introduction Course start date: Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenLearn the essential skills required to create a website and/or blog using the world's most popular content management system - WordPress.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Design Instagram Feeds with CanvaCourse start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026
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 £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Introduction to machine learning Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Thepan RavindranOne of the great advances in technology is that machines can learn without humans teaching them explicit rules – e.g. letting machines train on samples of speech allows Siri to recognise your commands. Machine learning is a large part of artificial intelligence, and a mystery to most of us. This practical course teaches you how to program learning algorithms in Python. We will cover fundamentals of classification, natural language processing, financial predictions and much more. You will learn elements of data mining, how to choose a learning algorithm, and how to tweak parameters of the algorithm. We will briefly cover the theory behind the algorithms, so some maths knowledge is useful, but not required. To enrol, you must have experience with Python or a similar programming language, e.g. have taken City Lit’s Introduction to Python or Introduction to R programming course.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Becoming confident with online communication: Zoom (beginner)Course start date: Thu 22 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Zoom? Have you started to use it but are unsure about some of its functions? Do you need to use Zoom at work, in your studies or to communicate with friends and relatives? Zoom is now as essential to communication as texts, emails, smartphones and PCs. This course will take you from the basics of being on Zoom as a participant and a host, including how to join meetings and set them up. You will learn what to do in both circumstances, what appropriate etiquette is, how to use chat and other features such as breakout rooms, how to share your screen, take control of someone else's screen and how to make sure you don't do something on Zoom that you shouldn't. By the end of this course, you will be able to comfortably host a meeting with friends or work colleagues, communicate, privately share and collaborate on projects or ideas.
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 £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00 - Create content using Canva AICourse start date: Fri 23 Jan 2026 (and 3 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 - Introduction to artificial intelligence Course start date: Fri 23 Jan 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Marc CohenThe AI revolution is changing everything right before our eyes. Learn what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and where it's going.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Creating videos and presentations with CanvaCourse start date: Sat 24 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Lyndon IvesLearn how to design visually engaging videos and presentations using Canva’s intuitive platform. This hands-on course is ideal for small business owners, marketing professionals, and anyone looking to promote a project or idea with impact. You’ll explore Canva’s easy-to-use tools to create dynamic visuals that communicate your message clearly—perfect for sharing online, in meetings, or at events. Whether you're crafting a pitch deck, a promotional video, or a slideshow for social media, this course will help you build confidence in your design skills and produce professional-quality content that stands out.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Introduction to SQL and Microsoft SQL Server Course start date: Sat 24 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sathish BoiniAn in depth knowledge of an SQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and of Structured Query Language (SQL) are not just vital skills required by Database Developers and Administrators but are also indispensable tools needed by the modern Software Developer, Data Analyst and Data Scientist. On this course you will learn to create, manage and query relational databases using SQL.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Introduction to Python Course start date: Sun 25 Jan 2026 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Marc CohenWant to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Financial modelling with AI/machine learning Course start date: Sun 25 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Thepan RavindranDiscover how leading institutions use AI, machine learning, and automation to transform financial modelling. Learn strategies for automated trading, intelligent portfolio optimisation, and advanced AI workflows for next-gen finance. Enrol now to stay ahead in the future of finance!
Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £559.00 Concession £454.00 - Prompt Engineering for Non-Coders: Getting the Best from GenAICourse start date: Sun 25 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouLearn how to get the best results from free generative AI tools. Discover practical prompt techniques for writing, creativity and productivity — no coding required, just clear thinking and ethical use.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Adobe Photoshop: stage 1 Course start date: Mon 26 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingExplore the creative possibilities of Adobe Photoshop in this beginner-level course. Learn how to edit images, apply effects, and develop practical skills in digital design. Whether you're enhancing photos or creating original artwork, this course introduces the core tools and techniques to help you work confidently and creatively with Photoshop
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Video blogging with YouTube: introduction Course start date: Mon 26 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolanda De Los Bueis UnanuaLearn 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.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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