Learn online skills
You can get free advice and support for you to learn basic online skills at selected libraries. This includes:
- one-to-one sessions with one of our trained volunteer Digital Champions
- a course with SGS College
- self-guided online learning
Watch the short video below to find out what our residents are saying about the sessions.
One-to-one digital skills support
In a one-to-one session with a Digital Champion, you can get help with using email, downloading and using apps, and staying safe online.
Find out more about digital skills support sessions.
Computer courses for beginners
SGS College currently offer free 16-week courses at Downend, Bradley Stoke and Winterbourne libraries.
The group courses are aimed at beginners and also suitable if you have some basic computer skills and would like to refresh or improve your knowledge.
The courses start in mid-September and February. However, you are welcome to join partway through a course if spaces are available.
Find out more about computer courses for beginners.
Self-guided online learning
You can book to use a computer in the library to access Learn My Way, a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.
Digital skills qualification
Develop essential digital skills that could help you return to the workplace or move into further education.
This nationally recognised digital functional skills qualification is run by our community learning team.
The course is aimed at adults over the age of 19 with few or no formal qualifications.
To find out the full criteria to join the course, call 01454 864613 or email community.learning@southglos.gov.uk