Introduction to Digital Skills
Step into the digital world with confidence
At City Lit, we offer a welcoming range of beginner-friendly courses designed to help you:
- Build essential digital skills on your computer, smartphone, or tablet
- Boost your confidence, whether you're working from home or in an office
- Stay connected with family and friends through online communication
Whether you're completely new to technology or just need a refresher, our introduction courses give you a solid foundation. You’ll learn how to use a computer, browse the internet safely, get the most out of your smartphone, and protect your personal information online.
Once you’ve completed these courses, you can progress to accredited qualifications or explore more specialised programs like Microsoft Office.
Our experienced and creative tutors are here to support you every step of the way—at your pace, on your terms. We’re here to help you become a confident, capable digital citizen.
Free courses available
Most of our courses are FREE if you earn less than £21,157.50 a year or receive JSA or ESA (WRAG). Our Essential Digital Skills for Work course has no fee at all.
Courses are available in person at City Lit or as live online interactive classes. For online learning, you’ll need a computer with a microphone, camera, and internet connection. Check out our guide to online learning to get started.
Ready to take the first step?
Join thousands of learners who’ve transformed their digital lives. Start your journey with City Lit.
- Becoming a confident online citizen: developing your problem-solving and research skills for inside and outside work (foundation)Course start date: Fri 8 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Finding, researching and evaluating information online is an essential skill inside and outside of work - whether you are using your computer, smartphone, CHATGPT or digital assistances. On this course you will learn research and problem-solving skills on different devices. You will work on completing everyday life and work tasks so you discover how to search online effectively, find information and images on different databases, use filters, and search within a specific website or social media platform. You will work on refining your searches on search engines, on CHATGPT and other digital assistants, both verbally and in writing. You will focus on how to evaluate the evidence you find as well as the security of the data you are finding. Finally, you will work on finding information and files on your hard drive and across your devices via the cloud. By the end of the course you will have learned not only key digital skills but also transferable skills such as problem-solving, research and analytical skills.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £102.00 Senior fee £82.00 Concession £51.00
Can't see a course you want?
Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.
Add me to waiting list