‘Learn My Way’ basic computing skills

Free courses accessible to library members using computers in libraries, or at home

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Free courses accessible to library members using computers in libraries, or at home

Learn My Way courses

Learn My Way courses

The Learn My Way website, used for computer sessions, offers courses on a wide range of digital skills. For complete beginners, the Getting Started and Online Basics courses are the best place to start. Learners may also do a more advanced course on using health information online. Library staff are on hand to support beginners through these courses.

For people who want to expand their digital skills, there are more advanced courses available on everything from shopping and banking online to skills for jobseekers. These are not included in the supported sessions, but learners can progress onto any of them free of charge on a library computer. Current courses are listed below.

Getting Started

  • Using a keyboard
  • Using a mouse
  • Using a computer
  • Using the Internet

Online Basics

  • Using email
  • Using the Internet safely
  • Using online searches
  • Public services – the basics

Online Plus

  • Using online forms
  • Understanding public services
  • Make money work
  • Shopping – online
  • Using Facebook
  • Online Banking
  • Staying safe – online

Jobs and skills – Skills for job applications

  • Job hunting – online
  • Jobs and interviews
  • Skills and careers – online
  • Creating documents

Additional courses

  • Using photos
  • Socialising – online
  • Staying healthy with NHS Choices
  • Look after the pennies – online
  • Watching and listening – online
  • Touchscreen basics (tablets and iPads)

Last updated: September 24, 2024

Next review due: March 24, 2025

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