FREE. There is no tuition fee charged for these activities. These workshops require you to follow an application process. Contact the Centre Office to book your place for a workshop.
Sidings Computer & Digital Skills Learning Centre currently offers a range of free courses and flexible open learning sessions, ranging from complete beginner level up to more specific courses – e.g. Excel spreadsheets, word processing with Word, PowerPoint presentations, etc. We also offer short courses to enable people to master the basics of setting up emails, accessing the internet to take advantage of online services, and getting the most out of their mobile devices and social media.
Computer & Digital Skills Learning Centre is led by a trained tutor, Abdulghani Leily who offers extra one-to-one support where needed. Learning is in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Learning can be at a flexible pace or follow a more structured approach in courses or specific workshops.
Digital Basics Stage 1:
Using Devices & Communicating Online
Thursdays 10 am – 12 pm
Starts 18th January
If you are just starting out using laptops or smartphones, this course will help you become a confident user. Courses may fill up quickly, so enrol online if you can, or come to the first session to enrol and guarantee your place.
During the course you will:
– Get to know your device and its settings
– Send and receive emails and make video calls
– Search for information online
– Discover useful apps and websites
– Start using social media safely and confidently
Digital Basics Stage 2: Creating and Editing
Thursdays 1 pm – 3 pm
This course builds on Digital Basics Stage 1 and will get you creating, editing and organising your documents. Courses may fill up quickly, so enrol online if you can, or come to the first session to enrol and guarantee your place.
– Create original documents in MS Word, such as letters, reports, posters, invitations, and more!
– Organise your files and folders
– Edit text, layout, font and images
– Take and edit photos using your smartphone
Computing: Your Choice
Digital Skills Workshops
Fridays: 10 am – 12 pm
Digital Skills Workshops are a more flexible way to learn whatever you want with people there to help and guide you to achieve your goals.
You may not be able to commit to a structured course, but you can come to support sessions whenever you are able and work on the same program at your speed. Whether you are an absolute beginner, improving or refreshing skills we can help you get there!