Derby City Libraries offer learning opportunities in library venues. These may be in partnership with other learning providers or run by library staff.
Internet Taster Sessions at Derby City Libraries
We offer Internet Taster sessions free of charge at all Derby City libraries. For details ask at your library or phone 01332 255307.
UK Online Internet and Email Taster Sessions
We offer Internet and Email Taster sessions for people who would like to gain confidence in a friendly and supportive environment. We are currently offering taster sessions for the following groups of people:
- Over 50s
- Job-seekers
- People from black and ethnic minority communities
- People who are new to the UK.
Funded by UK Online, each taster session lasts three hours and is suitable for beginners or people wishing to brush up their skills. During the session learners gain mouse and keyboard skills, and visit websites to find useful government, health and consumer information. Learners also set themselves up with an email address and practise sending and receiving emails. There are follow-on opportunities to do a skills assessment and find out about further learning.
Our taster sessions are welcoming and informal, include a refreshments break and are free of charge. To book a place phone 01332 255307.
The sessions are held at the following libraries:
Online Learning
You can learn flexibly and in your own time by undertaking an online course. The following selection of online courses are available for you to try out:
Citizenship
Derby City Libraries offers the citizenship course and mock tests. The computer based learning package guides you through the course with example questions at each stage. You can then test you knowledge about citizenship by having a go at the full mock test. For more information contact your nearest library.
Computer Skills
- Myguide
‘Now live – Starting with Computers’ helps you to practise mouse and keyboard skills. The other sections, such as ‘Now live – Starting with myguide’, help you to learn more about the internet and explore the Myguide website.
- Computer Tutor
Computer Tutor shows you how to use a mouse, keyboard and computers. You can also learn about the Internet and e-mail.
- Touch Typing
A structured touch typing course is available for individuals looking to develop their keyboard skills.
Skills for Life
- Move On
Learners can achieve their potential by improving their literacy and numeracy skills. The Move On website has lots of resources to test your skills and help you progress.
- Skillswise
Improve your English and Maths with Skillswise. It features games, quizzes and activities which help with literacy and numeracy.
- Learndirect
If you want to brush up your skills at reading, writing, numeracy or getting used to working with a computer, try the Learndirect free tasters.
BBC RaW
RaW is a BBC campaign that aims to help adults across the UK read and write better. Be inspired and get involved. Visit the BBC RaW Website .
BBC Learning
A wide range of learning resources are available through the BBC Learning website. Visit the BBC Learning Website
BBC Languages
Why not try out the languages section of BBC Learning. BBC Languages allows you to learn at your own pace with an online language course. Or just get a quick fix by learning holiday phrases.
Driving Theory Test
The following links go to websites where you can undertake a mock theory test.
If you can't find the right course, try our recommended Learning Websites
Enquire about other learning opportunities
Hire our Learning Suite
If you want to hire a training venue in the City Centre have you considered the learning suite at the Central Library?
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