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Android Smartphone for Beginners (PEN25T003)

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: Friday, 12 September 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Beginners Art: Exploring with Paint (CAR25T058)

Arts and Crafts

This is an exciting course that teaches you to paint in a variety of different paints. You will use watercolour, gouache and acrylic to create different types of paintings in many different styles. You’ll experiment with different brush strokes, colour palettes, mark making and composition.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Harraby Community Centre

Full fee: £156.00
Concessionary fee: £78.00
Staff fee: £132.60

Beginners Computers (PEN25T009)

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 3 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 16:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Christmas Crafts: Christmas Angel Decorations (CAR25T064)

Arts and Crafts

This is a fun arts and crafts Christmas workshop where you will make a set of Christmas Decorations based on angels made from card and mixed media.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 27 November 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Harraby Community Centre

Full fee: £13.00
Concessionary fee: £6.50
Staff fee: £11.05

Christmas Crafts: Christmas Garland (CAR25T065)

Arts and Crafts

A fun workshop where you’ll create your own paper designs to use in a beautiful Christmas Tree decoration to hang above your fireplace!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Harraby Community Centre

Full fee: £13.00
Concessionary fee: £6.50
Staff fee: £11.05

Computers for the Absolute Beginner - An Introduction to IT (PEN25T004)

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: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 (PEN25S010)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:45 - 12:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (PEN25S011)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:45 - 12:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Getting started with NHS Apps (PEN25T007)

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like to understand the range of Apps available to connect to healthcare services provided by their GP and the NHS.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 26 September 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Improvers Digital Skills (PEN25T005)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 09:45 - 11:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course