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
May
Digital Champions: Introduction & helping people to get online – 1 May 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
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]
Online Safety – 7 May 2025 | 10:00-11:30
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 Champions Introduction – 7 May 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be hosted in Welsh.
The session will provide your group with inspiration and an introduction of what it means to be a Digital Champion.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- 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?
Register for the Digital Champions session in Welsh here [opens in new tab]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 15 May 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]
Digital tools to support people living with dementia – 21 May 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be hosted in Welsh.
Within this session we will overview how digital tools can support people living with dementia in a safe and secure way. This session has been developed with Effro who work with communities in Wales to change perceptions of dementia.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Discuss reminiscence activities and a multi-sensory approach.
- Discuss the importance of keeping active, connected and independent.
- Introduce digital tools to support independent living and well-being.
Register for the Digital tools to support people living with dementia session in Welsh here [opens in new tab]
Digital tools to support people living with dementia – 22 May 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be hosted in English.
Within this session we will overview how digital tools can support people living with dementia in a safe and secure way. This session has been developed with Effro who work with communities in Wales to change perceptions of dementia.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Discuss reminiscence activities and a multi-sensory approach.
- Discuss the importance of keeping active, connected and independent.
- Introduce digital tools to support independent living and well-being.
Register for the Digital tools to support people living with dementia session in English here [opens in new tab]
Digital and health literacy – 28 May 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Practical strategies and tools to navigate the online world of health and well-being and consider what digital skills are needed to access healthcare online.
- Introduce online health resources, including key NHS Wales and Public Health Wales websites.
- Explore the transferable digital skills required to access health information online.
- How to consciously access reliable health information and digital health tools.
Register for the Digital and health literacy session here [opens in new tab]
June
Inspiring digital activities – 4 June 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
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 activities session here [opens in new tab]
Welsh on the web – inspiring digital activities to use Welsh online – 4 June 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in Welsh.
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]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 16 June 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]
How Digital Tools can Support People with the Cost of Living – 18 June 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in Welsh.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Provide advice around data poverty and what support is available to access data and devices.
- Overview of what financial information and support is online.
- Discuss money saving tools available on the Internet, including websites, social media, and community resources.
Register for the Cost of living in Welsh session here [opens in new tab]
Digital and financial inclusion and the benefits of managing money online – 25 June 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. 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 session here [opens in new tab]
July
Digital Champions: Introduction & helping people to get online – 2 July 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
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]
Discovering AI with confidence: A beginner’s guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) – 2 July 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in Welsh.
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 Discovering AI in Welsh session here [opens in new tab]
Discovering AI with confidence: A beginner’s guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) – 9 July 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 Discovering AI in English session here [opens in new tab]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 16 July 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]
Digital and health literacy – 23 July 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in Welsh.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- Practical strategies and tools to navigate the online world of health and well-being and consider what digital skills are needed to access healthcare online.
- Introduce online health resources, including key NHS Wales and Public Health Wales websites.
- Explore the transferable digital skills required to access health information online.
- How to consciously access reliable health information and digital health tools.
Register for the Digital and health literacy in Welsh session here [opens in new tab]
Digital tools to support people living with dementia – 31 July 2025 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
Within this session we will overview how digital tools can support people living with dementia in a safe and secure way. This session has been developed with Effro who work with communities in Wales to change perceptions of dementia.
We will:
- Discuss reminiscence activities and a multi-sensory approach.
- Discuss the importance of keeping active, connected and independent.
- Introduce digital tools to support independent living and well-being.
Register for the Digital tools to support people with dementia session here [opens in new tab]
August
Online safety and critical thinking – 7 August 2025 | 10:00-11:30
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.
- Finding reliable information online.
- Discuss critical thinking skills.
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]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 12 August 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]
Welsh on the web – inspiring digital activities to use Welsh online – 13 August 2025 | 14:00-15:30
This session will be delivered in English.
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]