iPad for Beginners (PEN26T007)
Curriculum area: Digital Skills
- Start date: Friday, 2 October 2026
- End date: Friday, 16 October 2026
- Number of weeks: 3
- Time: 10:00 - 12:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Penrith Library, St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 7YA
- Tutor: Stewart Knight
- Free Course
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About the course
In this course you will learn how to use your iPad from the beginning. You'll be shown how to turn your device on, how to connect to a Wi-Fi signal, alter basic settings on the device and how to search on the internet using your device. Learn new gestures, How to use Social Media on your device, How to stay safe and protect your device, Gain a better understanding of how ‘Cloud’ storage works. Use Microsoft applications, such as Word. Learn how to utilise Apple’s own apps Health, FaceTime, Notes, Reminders, Maps and Voice Memos and Use Pages effectively
How the course will be delivered
You will work directly with your tutor as part of a small group. The sessions will include discussion and sharing ideas, you will have short tasks to complete and will receive materials to keep and to stimulate your own further learning in the future.
What you'll need to bring
You may find a pen and notebook handy to take notes and if you wear glasses don't forget to bring those too. And don't forget your fully charged iPad!
Entry requirements
None.
Next steps
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto the iPad for Improvers, the 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