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 February Microsoft Office Course Bundle! Register before February 1st, 2025, to receive up to a $60.00 discount! ***

COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

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.

Digital Storage – Photo and File Management – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
SATURDAYS, March 1 and 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 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

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, February 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. 

Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 3, 5, 10, 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Work with reference, layout, and table tools and mail merge functions.

Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours)
FRIDAYS, March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents.

PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, March 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn how to add visual appeal to your slides.

Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour sessions
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, March 17, 19, 24, 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Non-members $150, Members $140, Seniors $135
Includes advanced formulas and functions, cross-referenced data and charts.

Advanced Excel – Two 2-hour sessions (4 hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, March 31 and April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Work with H and V lookup, and pivot charts and tables.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

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.

iPhones and iPads Level I – One 2-hour session
SATURDAY, March 22 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, March 29 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.

*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.