Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 2026 digital literacy courses and workshops are listed below. We conduct classes for small groups in our classroom which is accessible by elevator.

*We’re giving a $50 discount if you Register for these courses by OCTOBER 31: (1. Intermediate to Word; (2. PowerPoint Level II; (3. Intermediate Excel. Further details at the bottom of this page.

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

Note: Course registrations must be finalized no later than 24-hours prior to the first scheduled session.


COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
FRIDAYS, November 6 and 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 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

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, October 14 and 16 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.

*PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, October 17 and 24 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)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS, October 19, 21, 23 and 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

*Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn professional applications of Word with unified document styles, formatting, layout, citations tables and mail-merge.

Web Design Basics – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, November 11, 13, 18 and 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn the fundamentals of website design, development, and maintenance using
WordPress.com blog/website.

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

*PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, November 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.

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

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Smartphones and Tablets Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android devices have to offer.

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, October 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, November 7 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 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.


ACTIVE PROMOTIONS

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

Excel Focus Bundle:

Register for these 3 upcoming courses by October 17 for a $50 discount.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS, October 19, 21, 23 and 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

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

Intermediate Office Bundle:

Register for these 3 upcoming courses by October 31 for a $50 discount.

Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn professional applications of Word with unified document styles, formatting, layout, citations, tables, and mail-merge.

Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, November 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Includes complex functions and formulas, and cross-referencing data and charts across worksheets.

PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, November 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.

 

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.