Courses

Community Learning, Portsmouth City Council

Computers and the internet

Advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Did you enjoy the introduction to spreadsheets course? Why not come along and find out more advanced functions on Excel.

course code: 12651

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 06 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Computer for absolute beginners

Do you feel that you are being left behind in this computer age? Would you like to learn how to use a computer? By the end of this course you will be able to switch on (and turn off) a computer; list the main parts of a computer; use a mouse and keyboard; type numbers, letters and symbols.

course code: 12656

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 11 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12672

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 06 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12677

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 12 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Creating an email using Gmail workshop

This workshop is recommended for learners who don't currently have a Gmail account, you will be creating an account from scratch. If you have a Gmail account already you will need to enrol on 'Introduction to Email using Gmail' course.

course code: 12695

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 23 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Thu 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Cyber Security for beginners

Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to cyber security designed for beginners.

course code: 12693

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 21 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Get going on the internet

Do you feel that there is so much to learn about the internet? Do you need help to make you become a confident ‘surfer’? This course is designed to show you around the internet and open your eyes to the many benefits it can offer you.

course code: 12652

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 11 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12689

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Getting to grips with Artificial Intelligence

Learn how to get the most from artificial intelligence

course code: 12691

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
Start: 22 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Getting to grips with your Android smartphone

Unleash the full potential of your Android phone with this introductory workshop to master the basics of setting up your phone. From navigating the user-friendly interface, to downloading useful apps, learn how to make the most out of your device to gain confidence and efficiency.

course code: 12690

Availability: This course is nearly full.
places: 2
Start: 22 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Getting to grips with your Apple iPhone

Are you ready to take your Apple iPhone skills to the next level? Look no further than our Introductory workshop and learn how to set up your device, organise apps and use advanced features like Siri.

course code: 12694

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 23 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Introduction to Microsoft Office

Are you confused by Microsoft Office? Would you like to explore the most commonly used Microsoft applications from Microsoft Office?

course code: 12654

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 17 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Mastering Google Workspace: Free Alternative to Microsoft Office

Dive deep into Google Workspace with our comprehensive 5-hour workshop designed to help you master Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

course code: 12692

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 24 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 10:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

More computers for absolute beginners

Ready to take your next steps? This course will look at basic computer settings and applications including calendars, calculators, file manager, save, save as, print, delete and we will introduce you to Microsoft.

course code: 12581

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
Start: 23 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12673

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 17 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12678

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12688

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 11 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free