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 PC Basics Bundle! You’ll get a $50 discount if you register for these three courses by July 5th, 2025: Introduction to Windows 11, Device Settings and Digital Accessibility, and Introduction to Cyber Security.***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

*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.

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
FRIDAYS, September 19 and 26 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)
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.

Web Design Basics – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 3, 5, 10, and 12 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.

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, September 8, 10, 15, and 17 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 – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
SATURDAYS, September 20 and 27 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, September 22, 24, 29, and October 1
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.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

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.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour Session [ADD]
SATURDAY, September 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn basic functions, tips, and tricks for your Apple devices.

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

iPhones and iPads Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 13 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.

 

*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.

*Intro Office Suite Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by September 6th 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, September 8, 10, 15, and 17, 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, September 20 and 27, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Learn how to create budgets and databases and about entering Microsoft Excel functions.

Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, September 22, 24, 29, and October 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Learn the basics of creating and editing slides for your presentations.

 

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.