Free digital skills sessions

Please find below details of the online sessions delivered in Welsh and English that we’ve got coming up, along with the links to register your place.
We’ve tried to make the sign up process as simple as possible but if you are having any problems registering, please contact DCWtraining@cwmpas.coop
February
Discovering AI with confidence: A beginner’s guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) – 5 February 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
In a world increasingly shaped by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of innovation. But navigating AI, understanding its applications and knowing where to start, can be difficult for those with low digital confidence to understand.
In this session, we will:
- Discuss creative uses for AI and its uses as an engaging digital tool for someone just starting out on their digital journey.
- Explore AI and its uses in different settings, including productivity aids and health.
- Consider the implications of AI for online safety and critical thinking when accessing information online.
Register for the Introduction to AI session here [opens in new tab]
Practical digital tools can support communities with the Cost of Living – 10 February 2025 | 11:00-12:30
This session will be delivered in English.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Practical information provided by Digital Communities Wales and Good Things Foundation
- Provide advice around data poverty and what support is available to access data and devices.
- Discuss money saving tools available on the Internet, including websites, social media, and community resources.
Register for the Cost of living session here [opens in new tab]
Online safety – 11 February 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in English.
This session will introduce you to foundation online safety skills that you can use to help others build strong safe foundations of online safety while learning digital skills:
- Keeping safe on websites.
- Understanding suspicious emails.
- Password safety.
- Understanding online privacy.
- Virus awareness.
- Finding reliable information online.
Along with the training we will also provide you with resources you can use to learn more about online safety.
Register for the Online safety session here [opens in new tab]
Digital and financial inclusion to support ethnic minority communities – 12 February 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
Since April 2024, Digital Communities Wales has been working thematically to provide digital inclusion support for the people of Wales. This session is being delivered by Digital Communities Wales, in collaboration with the Money Guiders Wales Network, with a specific focus on organisations that support ethnic minority communities to get online. This session is all about helping people manage their money online and will overview Money Guiders’ tools as well as the skills required to support people to get online and access them.
During this session we will explore:
- An understanding of the digital skills related to accessing financial information online.
- An overview of the MaPS services available.
- Options for supporting people with their digital skills development.
- Data poverty, what it is and what support options are available to help people get online.
Register for the Digital and financial inclusion to support ethnic minority communities session here [opens in new tab]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 12 February 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
A training session for members of staff and volunteers to support people to engage with the NHS Wales app.
Digital Communities Wales; Digital Confidence health and wellbeing (DCW) in partnership with DSPP are delivering a Roadshow of Digital Inclusion training sessions in order to support to staff and volunteers to help others to engage with the upcoming NHS Wales App.
The session will cover:
- Helping people to get online and Understanding barriers to people engaging online
- Skills and app features when engaging with the NHS Wales App
- Using digital Accessibility features
- Being safe online
Register for the NHS Wales App session here [opens in new tab]
Online Safety – 13 February 2025 | 19:00-20:30
This session will be delivered in Welsh.
This session will introduce you to foundation online safety skills that you can use to help others build strong safe foundations of online safety while learning digital skills:
- Keeping safe on websites.
- Understanding suspicious emails.
- Password safety.
- Understanding online privacy.
- Virus awareness.
- Finding reliable information online.
- Along with the training we will also provide you with resources you can use to learn more about online safety.
Register for the Online Safety session in Welsh here [opens in new tab]
Welsh on the web – inspiring digital activities to use Welsh online – 19 February 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
The aim of this session is to introduce you to the range of online Welsh resources available and to inspire Welsh and English speakers to use Welsh meaningfully on the web. During the session, we will:
- Introduce ways to use Welsh when you are on the internet or using digital tools
- Demonstrate the resources available for entertainment, information and language support.
- Provide an overview of online resources to support Welsh learners.
Register for the Welsh on the web session here [opens in new tab]
Supporting people with everyday transferable digital skills – 26 February 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
There are many essential digital skills that we use day-to-day that link to different tasks. We fill out forms on different websites, communicate using different messaging services and apply online safety to different digital activities.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Consider how to help people to get online.
- Understand transferable digital skills and how they link to different digital activities.
- Explore practical approaches and resources for helping others.
Register for the Supporting people with everyday transferable digital skills session here [opens in new tab]
March
Using AI in Welsh: a guide for beginners – 11 March 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in Welsh.
In a world rapidly changing by technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a key role. But understanding AI and how to use it can be a challenge, especially for those new to digital technology. We will:
- Discuss creative ways of using AI and how it can be a useful tool for beginners.
- Explore the uses of AI in Welsh
- Consider the effects on online safety and how to think critically whilst using the internet.
Register for the Using AI in Welsh session here [opens in new tab]
Digital accessibility – 12 March 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
This session will cover:
- Discuss built-in accessibility options available on a range of digital devices.
- Give an overview of apps for visual and auditory support.
- Give an overview of apps to support communication.
Register for the Digital accessibility session here [opens in new tab]
Digital Champions: Introduction & helping people to get online – 19 March 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
The session will provide you with inspiration and an introduction of what it means to be a Digital Champion.
This session will cover:
- What is a digital champion?
- What to expect from us.
- Examples of inspiring activities.
- What does success look like for you as a digital champion?
- Considering the practicalities of how to support people to get online.
- An overview of digital accessibility.
- An overview of online safety.
Register for the Digital Champions session here [opens in new tab]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 20 March 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
A training session for members of staff and volunteers to support people to engage with the NHS Wales app.
Digital Communities Wales; Digital Confidence health and wellbeing (DCW) in partnership with DSPP are delivering a Roadshow of Digital Inclusion training sessions in order to support to staff and volunteers to help others to engage with the upcoming NHS Wales App.
The session will cover:
- Helping people to get online and Understanding barriers to people engaging online
- Skills and app features when engaging with the NHS Wales App
- Using digital Accessibility features
- Being safe online
Register for the NHS Wales App session here [opens in new tab]
Inspiring digital activities – 26 March 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- This session aims to introduce you to resources you can use to engage people with digital technology.
- The session will provide you with inspiration and ideas of how to coordinate inspiring digital activity sessions.
Register for the Inspiring digital session here [opens in new tab]