15 courses and classes in Prague to learn new skills and meet people

Czech food makes more sense when you get to cook it, eat it, and hear the stories behind it. Good Mood Food hosts hands-on experiences at its homey Karlín space, where individuals, families, friends, and groups can prepare traditional dishes and share a meal together. Choose the full Cook Authentic Czech with Grandma’s Recipes experience or the more relaxed Taste, Cook & Dine Traditional Czech, with food and wine tasting. It’s also a way to meet people and see a less stereotypical side of Czech cuisine.

With flexible formats and personalized lessons, The Villa helps adults learn Czech for the situations they actually encounter in daily life and at work. Classes are available one-to-one, in pairs, or in small groups. Lessons can be held at your workplace, home, online, or at The Villa classrooms in Vršovice. Complete beginners are welcome, as are more advanced learners preparing for residency or citizenship exams. You can also focus on workplace Czech, pronunciation, grammar, and fluency.

Speaking Czech can make everything from chatting with neighbors to dealing with local offices a little less daunting. Prague Language Institute offers in-person Czech courses for adults at its location near Wenceslas Square, with classes geared to different language levels. Lessons focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and situations you’re likely to encounter in daily life, work, or study. For international residents, it’s a practical way to build confidence using Czech beyond the classroom.

For professionals considering further study alongside a full-time job, the European School of Business & Management (ESBM) offers an English-taught MBA that can be completed entirely online. The one-year program has eight specializations in business and management, combines independent study with practical assignments, and allows students to start throughout the year. ESBM, which is based in Prague, also offers BBA, LLM, MSc, and DBA programs in Czech, in online or combined formats.

Build confidence, improve your focus, and learn practical skills for handling conflict situations through regular martial arts training. Wing Chun Praha emphasizes technique and efficient use of body structure rather than physical strength, making it accessible to a wide range of students. Classes for adults, juniors aged 14–17, and children aged 10–13 take place near Vysočanská metro station and are taught in Czech. Most instructors also speak English.

Earn an English-taught bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, or Ph.D. at the University of New York in Prague (UNYP), with classes held at its Vinohrady campus. Programs are taught by an international faculty and combine academic study with discussions, presentations, case studies, and collaborative projects. Relatively small classes allow for more direct interaction with instructors, while selected programs offer American, European, or dual degrees. Czech and international students join a multicultural campus community, with opportunities to build professional connections alongside their studies.

Learn filmmaking and screen acting through intensive programs ranging from four-week summer workshops to two-year advanced courses. Prague Film School (PFS) offers specializations in narrative filmmaking, cinematography, acting, and documentary filmmaking, with all equipment provided on site. Students work with professional cameras, lighting, rigs, and editing facilities, while summer workshop participants finish a short film that is screened in a public cinema. PFS is an ARRI Certified Film School; all programs are taught in English, and previous production experience is not required for admission.

If you’re ready to deepen your expertise, switch fields, or finally learn the skills your job keeps demanding, these three online course providers cover a lot of ground. Laba focuses on business, management, marketing, finance, HR, and project management; SKVOT covers creative fields such as design, writing, fashion, and media; and robot_dreams specializes in IT, data, AI, and automation. Lessons run live online, with recordings available afterward and opportunities to ask instructors questions. Most courses are taught in Czech, so check the language before enrolling.

Get hands-on with ribs at with workshops taught by the grillmasters from Isaaq's BBQ. You’ll learn the low-and-slow method from meat prep through the final glaze, trim and season ribs, mix your own spice rub, make Kansas City-style BBQ sauce, and learn how to turn a regular grill into a smoker. The menu also includes mac and cheese, coleslaw, and quick-pickled cucumbers. The five-hour workshop is taught in Czech and English at Laboratorio in Prague 12

Learn Czech with UJOP Charles University through online courses or in-person lessons at its Nové Město campus, with classes for adult international learners from beginner to advanced levels. Options include a new Saturday Czech Conversation Course, morning classes twice a week before work, and autumn retraining and six-week intensive courses in Prague. Lessons focus on practical communication and all four language skills, taught by specialists at Charles University’s Czech language institute.

Looking to strengthen your project-management skills or prepare for a professional certification? Betaways International offers in-person, online, and weekend training for working professionals, with courses covering PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, PgMP, and more. Classes near Národní třída combine theory with practical skills in planning, leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and risk, while online participants learn with live instructors in interactive sessions. The programs suit experienced project managers as well as professionals moving into the field, with internationally recognized qualifications useful for careers across different industries and countries.

Teaching English is easier to learn when you can practice with real students, not just work through a textbook. TEFL Czech offers an accredited 120-hour course combining online theory with in-person teaching practice at its training center in Krč. Designed for fluent English-speaking adults, the program covers grammar, lesson planning, teaching methodology, and classroom management. For those planning to teach in Czechia, the course also includes guidance on visas and freelance registration, plus job-placement assistance and access to a Prague-based alumni network.

Learn Japanese swordsmanship through Mushin Dōjō’s beginner-friendly adult classes using the traditional Katori Shintō-ryū style. No special fitness level or previous martial arts experience is required. Small groups focus on body awareness, breathing, concentration, and partner exercises, without competitive pressure. With locations in Vinohrady and Smíchov, classes are taught in English and Czech. Training uses traditional techniques and structured partner practice, giving beginners a chance to learn at their own pace. You can also borrow training weapons for your first visit.

Get into Prague’s swing dance scene with Swing Busters, which teaches Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, Charleston, and Solo Jazz. Complete beginners can start without previous dance experience, while more experienced dancers can work on technique, musicality, improvisation, or choreography. You can join partner-dance classes without a partner, or choose Solo Jazz to dance on your own. Classes, held at the ABC Theatre rehearsal studio in Nové Město as well as other Prague locations, are available in English. Regular social dances, parties, and workshops bring Czech and international dancers together.

Big changes at work, in relationships, or simply in how you see your next chapter can be easier to work through with some dedicated time and perspective. Lída Leskourová offers 60-minute life-coaching sessions for adults and couples, either online or in person in Prague 6 and Průhonice. Sessions are tailored to individual goals and can include an optional spiritual or Christian dimension. Lída also draws on her HR experience when working with international clients navigating cultural changes and Czech workplace dynamics.