Digital Devices for Beginners

This course is designed for those who are new to digital devices. It will focus purely on 'smart devices' such as phones and tablets, not computers or laptops. It is perfect for individuals who want to build confidence on their phone or smart device. Perhaps you've never gone beyond phone calls and texts, or you find yourself getting lost amongst all your apps and screens, this course will help you understand your device and learn how to get more out of the technology available to you.

Even if you have low confidence and no knowledge of phones or tablets, we'll help you discover more about: • Touchscreens, swiping and navigation • Apps, downloading, organising and using a variety of apps • Using accesinility settings to make your device work better for you • Communicating with others through different apps • Comparing phones and tablets and understanding the benefits of each This course is designed to help you feel confident to use your device in a way that helps and benefits you.

Our course provides an engaging and safe environment where you can build your skills using phones and tablets.

There are no formal requirements for this course. However, attending a Let’s Get Digital course beforehand could be beneficial for absolute beginners.

After completing this course you may want to try using a computer as well as your smart device. If so, you could progress on to our Computer Skills for Beginners to explore this further.