Digital Skills Training

Do you want additional support to learn how to use your new smartphone? Are you looking to build new digital skills?

We are working closely with local councils and organisations to make sure you get the digital skills support you need with your new device. We have lots of different learning options for you, many that are completely free. We can help with:

How to communicate and keep in touch with others safely
How to access reliable information
How to apply for jobs, access service, claim benefits and buy what you need
How to make sure you stay safe online and avoid scams

Choose your local area and contact us using the details below, we will understand what skills support you need, and recommend the best learning option for you.

London

Lambeth: call 020 7926 3304 or email [email protected]

Lewisham: call 0330 058 3464 or email [email protected] (please note this service is available for all ages)

Southwark: call 020 7740 8200 or email [email protected]

Manchester

For free online digital skills workshops weekly, please fill out this form.

Central Manchester: text 07860 064 128 or email [email protected] with your name and local area and someone will call you back

Rochdale - call 01706 926657 or email [email protected]

Stockport - call 07537 127 095

Salford - call 0800 952 1000 or email [email protected]

Leeds

Leeds City: visit this webpage for individual support. Visit this webpage for first-step courses for adults. Courses take place across the city in a variety of different venues. Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, help your child or develop your skills to find work, there will be a course for you.

Bristol

Email [email protected] or call 01172 510230 to find out what is on offer. For in-person tech training sessions every Wednesday, call 0117 955 1351.

Cardiff

Call 029 2087 1071 or email [email protected] To find out what is on offer, please visit this webpage.

Swansea

Call 01792 637101 or email [email protected]

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