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

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.

Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions
MONDAYS and FRIDAYS, December 1, 5, 8, and 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $135, Members: $140, Non-Members: $150
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

COURSES TO DEVELOP SKILLS

*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.

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, December 1, 3, 8, and 10 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.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Session
FRIDAYS, December 5 and 12 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.

*Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, December 15, and 17 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 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.

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, December 6 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, December 13 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
FRIDAY, December 19 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing, and online scams.


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.

*Excel Focus Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by November 15th 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, 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.

Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, December 1, 3, 8, and 10 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 Session (4 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, December 15 and 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

 

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.