Courses, Workshops and Private Instruction

Our 2024 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 January PC Basics Bundle! Register before January 4th, 2025, to receive up to a $65.00 discount! ***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Introduction to Computers – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, January 8 and 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn a computer’s basic parts and functions. Set up your first email account and develop safe internet habits.

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, January 11 and 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn more about your device’s settings and how to customize them to suit your personal needs.

Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, January 15, 17, 22, 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
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)
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, January 29 and 31 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Learn how to safely store and easily retrieve your precious photos and files. Get helpful tips for using Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive and Dropbox.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, January 13, 15, 20, 22 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Excel functions.

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, February 3, 5, 10, and 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents.

PowerPoint Level I – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, February 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, FEBRUARY 17, 19, 24, 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Excel functions.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hours sessions (4 hours)
FRIDAYS, FEBRARY 21 and 28 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. 

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Verifying Information Online – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, January 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Strategies and Demonstrations to fact-check information you find online.1

Introduction to Cybersecurity – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, January 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.

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

There’s an App for that! – One 2-hour session
FRIDAY, February 7 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Discover the Apps that will make your life easier.

Smartphones and Tablets Level II – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, February 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Android 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.

*January PC Basics Bundle:
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Windows 11
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Non-members ($325)$260, Members ($315)$255, Seniors ($310)$250

*February Microsoft Office Course Bundle:

Introduction to Word
PowerPoint Level I
Introduction to Excel
Non-members ($400)$340, Members ($380)$325, Seniors ($370)$315

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.