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Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want to get started using a computer, laptop or tablet. Understand the terminology, know how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email. Gain experience and grow your confidence!

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 17 March 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who want to get a basic understanding of e-safety and how to reduce the risk of being affected by Cybercrime.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who want to get a basic understanding of e-safety and how to reduce the risk of being affected by Cybercrime.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 15 January 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is a "how to" on your iPad all the way from how to turn it on, to how to use your device to stay in touch with family and friends, we go through all the tips on how to get the most from your device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 2 October 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Family Learning

Create your own Storybox to retell the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, We're Going on a Bear Hunt or The Gruffalo

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Family Learning

Create your own Storybox to retell the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, We're Going on a Bear Hunt or The Gruffalo

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course