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Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to Android Smartphones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 20 March 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 16 May 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Grange Library

Full fee: £72.00
Concessionary fee: £36.00
Staff fee: £61.20

Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use Word Processing software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, allowing them to create impactful and engaging documents with confidence.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 20 June 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course