Courses to boost your CV
At City Lit, we understand the importance of a great CV and the skills needed to stand out to employers. Our courses aim to help give you an advantage in securing employment and also provide you with the skills required to succeed in industry.
With courses in public speaking, business writing, computer skills and more, we know we have something that will help you achieve your professional goals, whether that is to make a career change, climb the professional ladder or kick-start your own business.
Many of our courses are taught online, allowing you the flexibility to join from anywhere in the world. For more information on studying online, please read our guide to online learning. We also have courses that take place at our site, conveniently located in Covent Garden in central London.
- Designing websites for visual artists with WordPress: stage 1
Course start date: Wed 20 May 2026Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Gal SapirWant to showcase your artwork online but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly WordPress course helps visual artists, illustrators, and creatives build a professional website to display their portfolio, promote their work, and grow their online presence - no coding required. Create your own artist website with WordPress and start building your creative brand today.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Podcasting: introduction Course start date: Thu 21 May 2026 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lyndon IvesDo 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 - Spanish beginners: module 1 Course start date: Thu 21 May 2026 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Montserrat TrujilloLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Online marketing: a detailed introduction Course start date: Wed 27 May 2026
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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Introduction to business accounting Course start date: Thu 28 May 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouEvery 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.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Introduction to Python Course start date: Sat 30 May 2026 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Want 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 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Tue 2 Jun 2026 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura ManninoWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2'.
Did you know that we offer free support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the How will I be taught section below.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Excel: advanced Course start date: Wed 3 Jun 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Terry MyersTake your Excel skills to the next level with our Advanced Excel Course, designed for professionals who work with complex data. Learn how to link worksheets, apply advanced sorting and filtering, use powerful formulas, create scenarios, validate data, audit spreadsheets, and build dynamic reports with pivot tables and macros. Ideal for anyone involved in data analysis, this hands-on course will help you streamline workflows and make smarter decisions using Excel’s advanced features. Enrol now and transform the way you work with data!
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Debating: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 3 Jun 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyDebating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. We will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout. This course will be taught in the college.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00 - Adobe Photoshop: stage 1 Course start date: Thu 4 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George StickneyExplore 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 - Improve your speaking voice Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeCome and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £111.00 - An introduction to project management Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ayo AlegbeleyeLearn the essentials of project management and discover techniques to plan, execute, and control projects from start to finish. This course introduces key principles and practical tools to help you manage tasks, timelines, and teams effectively-ideal for anyone looking to build confidence in leading successful projects.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Business skills for creative businesses Course start date: Thu 11 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Christine RobertsonLearn 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.
Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Screen acting: auditioning and self-taping for TV and film Course start date: Mon 15 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantExpert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £230.00 - Excel: tables and charts Course start date: Fri 19 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaLearn to create clear Excel tables and turn your data into effective charts in this short, hands-on course. No advanced skills needed-just a desire to present data professionally. Enrol now and start visualising your data!
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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