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
Digital Champions Introduction – 17 July 2024 | 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.
Our introductory Digital Champions session will be led by our team of skilled and experienced Digital Inclusion Advisers. The session will provide your group with inspiration and an introduction to 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 here [opens in new tab]
Supporting people with the digital skills to access Universal Credit online – 31 July 2024 | 10:00-11:30
This session will be delivered in English.
A training session for members of staff and volunteers who may support people with the digital skills needed to access Universal Credit online.
Delivery: Online (Zoom)
This session will:
- Discuss the personal skills required to support someone to get online.
- Consider the transferable digital skills associated with accessing online services such as Universal Credit.
- Consider barriers to getting online and how we may support someone.
- Overview resources for supporting people with Universal Credit.
Register for the Universal Credit session in English here [opens in new tab]
August
Discovering AI with confidence: A beginner’s guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) – 7 August 2024 | 10:30-12:00
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.
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.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- 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 AI session here [opens in new tab]
Online Safety – 21 August 2024 | 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.
What you’ll take away from the session:
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]
September
Digital accessibility – 10 September 2024 | 10:30-12:00
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:
- 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 Tools to Support People Living with Dementia – 12 September 2024 | 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.
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 along with Effro who work with communities in Wales to change perceptions of dementia.
We will:
- Introduce the support available from Digital Communities Wales and Effro.
- 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.
This is a joint webinar hosted by Digital Communities Wales with a guest speaker from Effro, who will offer advice and expertise around the topics discussed.
Register for the Support People Living with Dementia session in English here [opens in new tab]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 18 September 2024 | 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 in English here [opens in new tab]
Supporting people with the digital skills to access Universal Credit online – 25 September 2024 | 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 who may support people with the digital skills needed to access Universal Credit online.
Delivery: Online (Zoom)
This session will:
- Discuss the personal skills required to support someone to get online.
- Consider the transferable digital skills associated with accessing online services such as Universal Credit.
- Consider barriers to getting online and how we may support someone.
- Overview resources for supporting people with Universal Credit.
Register for the Universal Credit session in English here [opens in new tab]
October
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 8 October 2024 | 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 in English here [opens in new tab]
Discovering AI with confidence: A beginner’s guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) – 17 October 2024 | 10:30-12:00
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.
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.
What you’ll take away from the session:
- 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 AI session here [opens in new tab]
Digital Champions Introduction – 23 October 2024 | 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.
Our introductory Digital Champions session will be led by our team of skilled and experienced Digital Inclusion Advisers. The session will provide your group with inspiration and an introduction to 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 here [opens in new tab]
How Digital Tools can Support People with the Cost of Living – 30 October 2024 | 10:30-12:00
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:
- 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 How Digital Tools can Support People with the Cost of Living session here [opens in new tab]
November
Digital Tools to Support People Living with Dementia – 6 November 2024 | 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.
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 along with Effro who work with communities in Wales to change perceptions of dementia.
We will:
- Introduce the support available from Digital Communities Wales and Effro.
- 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.
This is a joint webinar hosted by Digital Communities Wales with a guest speaker from Effro, who will offer advice and expertise around the topics discussed.
Register for the Support People Living with Dementia session in English here [opens in new tab]
Introduction to Online Safety – 13 November 2024 | 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.
This session introduces you to the foundation online safety skills based upon the UK Government’s Essential Digital Skills.
It will cover:
- Keeping safe on websites.
- Understanding suspicious emails.
- Password safety
- Understanding online privacy
- Resources you can use to learn more about online safety.
Register for the Online Safety session in English here [opens in new tab]
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 21 November 2024 | 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 in English here [opens in new tab]
Supporting people with the digital skills to access Universal Credit online – 27 November 2024 | 10:30-12:00
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 who may support people with the digital skills needed to access Universal Credit online.
This session will:
- Discuss the personal skills required to support someone to get online.
- Consider the transferable digital skills associated with accessing online services such as Universal Credit.
- Consider barriers to getting online and how we may support someone.
- Overview resources for supporting people with Universal Credit.
Register for the Universal Credit session here [opens in new tab]
December
NHS Wales App: Helping People to Get Online – 3 December 2024 | 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 in English here [opens in new tab]
Digital Accessibility – 4 December 2024 | 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.
Within this session we:
- 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 in English here [opens in new tab]
Digital Champions Introduction – 11 December 2024 | 10:30-12:00
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.
Our introductory Digital Champions session will be led by our team of skilled and experienced Digital Inclusion Advisers. The session will provide your group with inspiration and an introduction to 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 here [opens in new tab]