Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 2025 digital literacy courses and workshops are listed below. We conduct classes for small groups in our well-equipped and air-conditioned classroom which is accessible by elevator.

For more info or to book a course, please email taegans@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344 and ask for Taegan Schell.

*** Ask about our upcoming Intro Office Suite Bundle! You’ll get a $50 discount if you register for these three courses by November 1st, 2025: Introduction to Word, PowerPoint Level I, and Introduction Excel.***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, October 8, 10, 15, and 17 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAYS, November 10, and 17 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn how to safely store and easily retrieve your precious files and photos. Get helpful tips for using Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, October 15, 17, 22, and 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

*PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and FRIDAY, October 20, and 24 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn the basics of graphic design, to create posters, presentations, and more using a free account with Canva.com.

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 3, 5, 10, and 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 5, and 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

Web Design Basics – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, November 12, 14, 19, and 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn the fundamentals of website design, development, and maintenance using WordPress.com blog/website.

*PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, November 15 and 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

*Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 17, 19, 24, and 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Smartphones and Tablets Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android devices have to offer.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, November 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn basic functions, tips, and tricks for your Apple devices.

iPhones and iPads Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, November 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.

Buying a Device – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, November 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn about the parts of different devices and their uses to better invest your money wisely.


Active Promotions:

*More Learning More Savings:
When enrolling in two 2-hour courses, or two 4-hour courses receive $30 off of your subtotal.

*Intro Office Suite Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by November 1st to receive a $50 discount.
Non-members ($400) $350, Members ($380) $330, Seniors ($370) $320

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 3, 5, 10, and 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Session (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, November 15 and 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 17, 19, 24, and 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

 

Private instruction customized to your particular needs is also an option. The fee is $50 an hour.

For more info or to book a course, please email taegans@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344 and ask for Taegan Schell.