Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to computers, smart phones and tablets - beginners

Learn computer and digital skills with our Tech Savvy Seniors courses in Sydney.

Courses for those 60+

Tech Savvy Seniors Course is a government-funded program designed to assist seniors to acquire the technical skills required for everyday life in the digital age. If you, a friend, or a relative want to understand the wide world of the Internet and make use of its resources and social connections, then this course is for you! We offer a short and friendly course that will open the doors to the digital world. This hands-on workshop is designed to assist you with 'everyday' online tasks such as social media communication and online safety awareness.

These workshops are supported by the Department of Family and Community Services, State Training Services and the Department of Education and Communities.

Telstra Modules Covered

• Introduction to Computers;
• Introduction to Tablets: Android;
• Introduction to Tablets: iPhone;
• Introduction to Smart Phones.

Course outcomes

Using a personal computer and smart devices

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

• Identify the main parts of a computer;
• Plug one in and turn it on;
• Be able to launch an application;
• Be able to create and save a simple document;
• Be able to launch and use a web browser;
• Be able to identify a Tablet device;
• Be able to understand the difference between operating systems;
• Be able to identify a Smart Phone and understand its uses and limitations;
• Be able to identify the difference between operating systems.

Other information

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Computers and Smart Devices: Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to the Internet Tech Savvy Seniors - Social Media - Social Video Tech Savvy Seniors - email

This free training is funded by the NSW Government and Telstra