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 by August 1 for our upcoming Intermediate Office Bundle: (1. Intermediate Word; (2. PowerPoint Level II; and (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)
WEDNESDAY and Friday, July 29 and 31 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.

Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, August 12, 14, 19 and 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

*Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, September 7, 9, 14 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet and manage your emails.

*Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

*Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 21 and 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 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)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 28 and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 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

*Introduction to Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, July 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 5:30 to7:30 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, August 3, 5, 10 and 12 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.

*PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.

*Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, August 17, 19, 24, and 26 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.

Graphic Design Basics – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
FRIDAYS, August 21 and 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 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)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, August 31 and September 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
$100 for everyone
Work with H and VLookup, logical functions, PivotCharts and PivotTables.

*Introduction to Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 2, 4, 9 and 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word.

DEVICE WORKSHOPS 

Smartphones and Tablets Level I – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 1 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, August 8 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 22 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 29 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, September 5 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, September 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Explore the various “bells and whistles” your Apple devices have to offer.

*Introduction to Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing and online scams.

Social Media Series: Facebook – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Learn to connect with friends and family online using Facebook.


ACTIVE PROMOTIONS

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

*Intermediate Office Bundle:

Register for these 3 courses by August 1st to receive a $50 discount from your total.
Seniors: $365 -> $315, Members: $375 -> $325, Non-Members: $395 -> $345.
Intermediate Word – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, August 3, 5, 10 and 12 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.
PowerPoint Level II – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, August 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Use advanced presentation tools and learn how to add additional features to your slides.
Intermediate Excel – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, August 17, 19, 24, and 26 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.

PC Basics Builder Bundle:

Register for any 3 of these courses by July 4th to receive a $50 discount from your total.
Introduction to Windows 11 – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, September 7, 9, 14 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Learn how to navigate your operating system, search the Internet, and manage your emails.

Introduction to MacBooks – Four 2-hour Sessions (8 Hours)
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, September 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Seniors: $145, Members: $150, Non-Members: $160
Introduction to the world of Apple computing.

Device Settings and Digital Accessibility – Two 2-hour Sessions (4 Hours)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 21 and 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 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)
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, September 28 and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 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 Cyber Security – One 2-hour Session
SATURDAY, September 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
$75 for everyone
Secure your devices against malware, phishing and online scams.

 

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.