Digital Skills & Other Computer Skills
City Lit has a wide range of digital skills courses to support your progression in work or education. Whether you’re returning to work or looking to upskill, our courses will help you gain confidence and skills to thrive in a digital word.
The courses are FREE to most learners. Click into the courses below for more information.
Our offer includes both a year long and short termly courses on a range of levels and are delivered in person and online. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.
- Manage your files on Apple Mac
Course start date: Fri 31 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingThis course will equip you with the skills to become fully confident on how to save, manage, organize and search for files on your Apple Mac. This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their Apple Mac folders and files.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Learning to use your smartphone (Android)Course start date: Wed 15 Oct 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Does your smartphone confuse you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? Understanding and navigating your way round a smartphone is now as important as being able to use a regular computer. This short course will help you understand your Android smartphone, troubleshoot problems and use some of the most popular apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.
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 £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - A short introduction to Apple Photos Course start date: Thu 6 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use Apple’s built in Photos programme to improve your skills in repairing, improving and organising your photographs.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Using Apple Mac OS: short introduction Course start date: Thu 23 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Silver Sunday Surfer SafetyCourse start date: Sun 5 Oct 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course ensure you have the skills you need to surf the internet safely and confidently. Getting online can make life easier in many ways, but also comes with the risk of scams and fraud. Online scams are becoming increasingly common, but you can protect yourself by knowing what to look out for, and what to do if you suspect a scam.
This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here
Full fee £0.00 - Stay safe online Course start date: Fri 17 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Terry MyersWhat does identify theft entail? What risks do you run? Learn how to protect yourself from identify theft on this course.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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