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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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  1. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  3. Photography for beginners
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 17 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  4. Silver Swans ballet class
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    Silver Swans® classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s. If you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, Swans ballet classes will put a spring in your step, whether you’ve never danced before or want to reboot your ballet skills. Classes focus on building the core technical principles and learning specially adapted repertoire from the popular ballets.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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  5. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  6. Portraits 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Luke Jones, Andrea Voisey
    This course aims to introduce you to this fascinating genre in both drawing and painting portraits through practical experience of the basic skills and concepts involved, including structure and proportion of the head and features, tone, colour, pose and expression. Working from direct observation of the live model.
    Full fee £479.00 Senior fee £383.00 Concession £311.00
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  7. Online marketing: a detailed introduction
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

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

    Tutors:  Julian Holden
    A 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
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  8. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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  9. The art of negotiating
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Negotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes in the art of negotiating. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00
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  10. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00
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  11. Spanish beginners: module 1A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen
    Learn to speak Spanish on this short course for complete beginners. You will be able to continue by joining Spanish beginners: module 1B if you want more than just an introduction.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  12. Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  13. Learning to use your iPhone
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Is your iPhone confusing you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? This short course will help you understand your phone, troubleshoot problems and use some of its most popular features and apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.



    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 £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00
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  14. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  15. Full fee £509.00 Senior fee £407.00 Concession £331.00
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