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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  2. Intermediate Python
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 16 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Roden Derveni
    Take your Python coding skills to the next level. Extend your programming skills by learning how to create secure and reusable code using sub-routines and modules, use advanced lists and dictionaries to create more complex programs that solve real world problems, use inbuilt libraries to boost the functionality of your programs and learn how to build graphical interfaces to your code that work on Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  3. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  4. Public speaking
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    This intensive Saturday course will help you to learn techniques and develop skills which will boost your confidence for all types of situations when you have to say a few words in public. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Nature and landscape photography: London location
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 15 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Rachel Wegh
    Widllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  6. Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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  7. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  8. Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00
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  9. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  10. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  11. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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  12. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  13. French beginners: module 1 intensive
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 9 Nov 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Learn French on this intensive lively interactive and intensive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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  14. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00
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  15. Illustrating people and places
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 21 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Be inspired by the people of London and the architecture and environments they inhabit. This course all about drawing people and places, providing you with ample opportunity observe London life, situations and scenarios that will inspire your work.







    Learn how to document and sketch from life in different locations and then develop artwork into compelling illustrations that are full of life.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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