Internet training at Nenagh College

Nenagh College is delighted with the opportunity to partner with ECDL Ireland to offer 'Digital Skills for Citizens' to members of the wider school community.

This exciting opportunity is free of charge and will take place at the school's multimedia centre from 4pm to 6pm each Monday from February 19th to Monday March 12th and on Tuesday March 20th. Places are limited on the programme and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Digital Skills for Citizens training classes are available countrywide to all citizens who have not previously engaged with the internet. Training is targeted at people over 45, farming communities, small business owners, the unemployed, persons with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.  

Training classes will include: An Introduction to the internet; Internet Safety; How to send & receive emails; Using online government services, i.e. Ag Food; Motor Tax, Passports, etc; Using online banking services; How to use 'Apps', i.e. weather, traffic, news; How to use Social Media, i.e. Skype, Facebook, Twitter; Online Shopping.

Each person attending these classes will receive 10 hours of free classroom training. Class duration will be a maximum of two hours per class. Maximum class size is 10 people. A computer or laptop will be provided for use during each class or, if you prefer, you can bring your own device, i.e. smartphone, tablet or laptop.

This initiative comes under the Government's National Digital Strategy, funded by the Dept of Communications, Climate Action & Environment. The scheme provides free basic digital skills training where citizens attending classes will learn the skills they need to use and enjoy the many benefits that using the internet offers.

Please contact adminnenaghcollege@tipperaryetb.ie or (067) 31525 for booking.