Android Smartphone for Beginners (PEN26T003)
Curriculum area: Digital Skills
- Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
- End date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Number of weeks: 3
- Time: 13:00 - 15:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Penrith Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 7QY
- Tutor: Lucian Toma
- Free Course
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About the course
If you have a new Android Smartphone but don't know where to begin or have had an Android Smartphone for ages but feel like you don't get enough out of it, then this course is for you! We start by introducing the basic functions of the phone before exploring the settings and a number of key applications. We will cover such topics as connecting to Wi-Fi, how to access the Internet, access your emails, changing basic settings. We will also show you how to download Apps such as the MyGP or the NHS App to access essential medical services. Demonstrate how to use your phone as a Sat Nav and how to take photos and organise them.
How the course will be delivered
You will work directly with your tutor as part of a small group covering the course aims. Your tutor will feed back to you throughout each session on your progress.
What you'll need to bring
You might find a pen and notebook handy to take notes and if you wear glasses don't forget to bring those too. You will need to bring your fully charged Android Smartphone.
Entry requirements
Learners will need to bring their fully charged smartphone with them. **Please note, due to the wide range of Android smartphone devices available, not all resources and commands provided by the Tutor will exactly match each device.
Next steps
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto a Nationally Accredited Qualification such as the new Essential Digital Skills Qualification or many of our other Digital Skills courses and workshops.
Additional transferable skills:
Self Confidence, Independent Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Communication Skills
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Contact us
Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk