Staying Safe Online
DateTuesday, 16 July, 9:45am
LocationBedwell Community Centre, Stevenage
PriceTickets from £10
About this event
Course Code: 23492
What is this course about?
This workshop will introduce you to how to protect yourself from potential threats to your personal safety online. Technology plays a big part in most people’s lives these days, but how do you make sure it improves your life rather than distracts from it?
Discover why a healthy relationship with technology is so important, and how you can become more aware of your own online usage. Discover different tools you can use to help you develop and maintain healthy tech habits. Reflect on your relationship with tech and get tips and tools to help you achieve your personal sense of digital wellbeing.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who would like to protect themselves whilst using the internet.
Take the online safety quiz - if you score below 70% this course is suitable for you.
Entry Requirements to do this course
No previous knowledge is required, however a basic level of conversational and written English is needed to complete this workshop. You must also have basic IT skills.
After this course you might like to…
continue your journey by attending other digital skills workshops. Just check on our website for new planned courses and workshops.
What learners need to bring/supply
Learners must have access to PC or tablet for online courses.
What happens after I book this course?
There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions attached to your order confirmation email.
NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only *With the exception of the registration fee, this course is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.
Venue
Bedwell Community Centre, Stevenage
Bedwell Crescent
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 1NA
Parking
Parking available either on the road in front of the building or in a small free car park next to the building.
Venue Information
Building with teaching rooms, 2 halls and cafeteria.
Disabled Facilities
Ramp access to the building.
Disabled parking in front of the building.
Further information
*Except for the registration fee, this course is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet the following criteria:
- A Hertfordshire Resident
- Aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2023
- UK National and lived in the UK for the last 3 years or EEA National with settled/pre-settled status and lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years
There are some exceptions to this, for example the Homes for Ukraine scheme. If you do not meet the above criteria, please contact us on 01992 556194 or email step2skills@Hertfordshire.gov.uk
