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 Introduction to Microsoft Office Bundle! You’ll get a $50 discount if you register for these three courses by July 5th, 2025: Introduction to Word, PowerPoint Level I, and Introduction to Excel.***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and FRIDAY, July 7 and 11 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.

Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, July 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

*Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, August 6, 8, 13, and 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

*Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, August 20 and 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about your device’s settings and how to make using it more comfortable and convenient for you.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, July 7, 9, 14, and 16 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.

*PowerPoint Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAYS, July 19 and 26 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, July 21, 23, 28, and 30 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 functions.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAYS, August 4 and 11 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.

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, August 11, 13 18, and 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

*Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, August 25 and 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

iPhones and iPads I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, July 5 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, July 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn basic functions, tips, and tricks for your Android devices.

Smartphones and Tablets Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android devices have to offer.

*Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.


Active Promotions:

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

 

*Introduction to Microsoft Office Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by July 5th 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, July 7, 9, 14, and 16 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 Sessions (4 Hours)

SATURDAYS, July 19 and 26 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, July 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

*Microsoft Excel Focus Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by July 19th to receive a $50 discount.

Non-members ($400)$350, Members ($380)$330, Seniors ($370)$320

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)

MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, July 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)

MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, August 11, 13, 18, and 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)

MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, August 25 and 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

*PC Basics Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by August 2nd to receive a $50 discount.

Non-members ($325)$275, Members ($315)$265, Seniors ($310)$260

Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, August 6, 8, 13, and 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, August 20 and 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Learn more about your device’s settings and how to make using it more comfortable and convenient for you.

Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

 

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.