Courses

Digital Skills

Advanced Digital Skills Drop-In Workshop at Sidings Community Centre

If you know the basics, you might still have more advanced questions about your device which you can't work out how to solve. Maybe you need advice on installing screensavers, organising your folders, using text-to-speech software, or syncing your accounts? If so, come along to this drop-in workshop

course code
DACL18C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 10:00-12:00

where
Sidings Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Abdulghani Leily

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Advanced Spreadsheets (OCN London) - Online

If you want to do more with MS Excel, this course will develop your skills to a very accomplished level. You'll learn how to manipulate large data sets, use pivot tables, apply macros, and create pie charts, graphs & scattergrams.

course code
DACL06C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
9 weeks
Times
Mon 18:00-20:00

where
Online 
fees

free 

with Abdulghani Leily

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Beginners' Digital Skills Drop-In Workshop at Sidings Community Centre

Do you need help to get started using your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Do you have a question about more advanced device features? Come along to our drop-in workshops at Sidings to get some hands-on help and advice. This is not a course, so you don't need to come every week.

course code
DACL24C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
02 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Fri 10:00-12:00

where
Sidings Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Mohamed Abbas

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Design & Create Content for Social Media at Dragon Hall

This course will develop your skills to create engaging content for social media, such as Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.

course code
DACL23C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 13:00-15:00

where
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Zoe Lee

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Improvers Stage 1: Devices, Internet, Apps & Communication at Training Link

This course follows on from Digital Basics and will take your skills to a higher level.

course code
DACL01C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
9 weeks
Times
Mon 10:00-12:00

where
Training Link  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Mohamed Abbas

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Improvers Stage 2: More Creating & Editing at Queens Crescent Library

This course builds on Digital Improvers Stage 1, and will enhance your skills in document creation and editing.

course code
DACL04C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
9 weeks
Times
Mon 14:30-16:30

where
Queens Crescent Library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Abdulghani Leily

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Improvers Stage 3: Online Accounts & Digital Safety at Abbey Community Centre

This course follows on from Digital Improvers Stages 1 & 2, and will take your skills to a higher level.

course code
DACL03C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
9 weeks
Times
Mon 14:00-16:00

where
Abbey Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Mohamed Abbas

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Improvers Stage 3: Online Accounts & Digital Safety at Dragon Hall

This course follows on from Digital Improvers Stages 1 & 2, and will take your skills to a higher level.

course code
DACL21C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 10:00-12:00

where
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Mohamed Abbas

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Improvers Stage 3: Online Accounts & Digital Safety at The Living Centre

This course follows on from Digital Improvers Stages 1 & 2, and will take your skills to a higher level.

course code
DACL12C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
30 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Wed 10:00-12:00

where
The Living Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Mohamed Abbas

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Photography Project at Abbey Community Centre

Get creative and join our photography group! Together, you'll decide on a theme for your work, and you'll experiment with choosing and framing your images, and working with backgrounds and lighting.

course code
DACL19C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 10:00-12:00

where
Abbey Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Rebecca Land

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Photography Project at Highgate Library

Get creative and join our photography group! Together, you'll decide on a theme for your work, focusing on the world-famous Highgate Cemetery.

course code
DACL14C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
30 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Wed 13:00-15:00

where
Highgate Library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Rebecca Land

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Photography Project at Swiss Cottage Library

Get creative and join our photography group! Together, you'll decide on a theme for your work, and you'll experiment with choosing and framing your images, and working with backgrounds and lighting.

course code
DACL07C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
29 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Tue 10:00-13:00

where
Swiss Cottage Library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Rebecca Land

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Digital Skills Drop-In Workshop at London Irish Centre

Do you need help to get started using your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Do you have a question about more advanced device features? Come along to our drop-in workshops at the London Irish Centre to get some hands-on help and advice. This is not a course, so you don't need to come every week.

course code
DACL17C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
30 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Wed 14:00-16:00

where
London Irish Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Zoe Lee

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Foundation Spreadsheets (OCN London) - Online

This course follows on from Spreadsheets for Beginners. You'll learn more skills in table design, input formulae across a range of cells, and navigate between sheets. You'll also learn how about cell formatting options.

course code
DACL10C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
29 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Tue 18:00-20:00

where
Online 
fees

free 

with Abdulghani Leily

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to Generative AI - Short Course (Online)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) looks set to revolutionise our lives. This course will give you a gentle introduction and get you using it right from the start.

course code
DACL09C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
03 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Tue 13:00-15:00

where
Online 
fees

free 

with Malcolm Hay

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Introduction to Smartphones for Complete Beginners

If you've got a smartphone, this course will gently guide you through how to use it. Discover more about your phone's settings, messaging services, useful apps and getting online - all through a small device in your pocket. Bring your smartphone, or speak to your tutor about ways to get one.

course code
DACL02C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
9 weeks
Times
Mon 10:00-11:30

where
Queens Crescent Library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Zoe Lee

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Podcasting Project at Dragon Hall

Do you have a story to tell? This step-by-step course will show you how to get started in podcasting. The Podcasting Project follows on from a previous course, but if podcasting is new to you, you're welcome to join.

course code
DACL20C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 10:00-12:00

where
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Zoe Lee

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Podcasting Project at West Hampstead Women's Centre

Do you have a story to tell? This step-by-step course will show you how to get started in podcasting. The Podcasting Project follows on from a previous course, but if podcasting is new to you, you're welcome to join.

course code
DACL05C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
9 weeks
Times
Mon 13:00-15:00

where
West Hampstead Women's Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Zoe Lee

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Prepare for your Online Driving Theory Test at Sidings Community Centre

To pass the UK Driving Test, you have to take an online Driving Theory Test as well as the practical test. This course will equip you with the digital skills you need to take the online test, along with the essentials of the Highway Code.

course code
DACL08C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
29 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Tue 10:00-14:00

where
Sidings Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Abdulghani Leily

This course requires you to follow an application process.


Spreadsheets for Beginners (OCN London) at Training Link

Many jobs now require you to use spreadsheets using apps such as MS Excel. You'll learn how to set up tables, input data, and use simple formula functions such as sum and average.

course code
DACL25C24
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
02 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Fri 14:00-16:00

where
Training Link  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

with Mohamed Abbas

This course requires you to follow an application process.