Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Cyber Safety, Online Shopping & Online Banking

What you'll learn

Learn Cyber Safety, Online Shopping, and Online Banking with our free Tech Savvy Seniors courses in Sydney!

It’s one thing to go online to read the latest news or watch a video. It is quite another to do your banking and shopping. Just as traditional ways of transacting have benefits and risks, so too transacting online has many benefits and potential risks. These are easy to avoid when you know how. Pay bills, transfer money locally or internationally, purchase groceries, books, restaurant meals and have them delivered to your door. Plan and book your travel arrangements online.

In this cybersafety, online shopping & online banking course, you will learn how to do these things confidently and safely. Learn how popular shopping sites work, how to quickly compare products and find bargains, how to make payments over the internet safely, how to use the many convenient features that online banking offers.

What safety features do the online banking and shopping sites offer? How do I set up regular bill payments through my bank? What’s the difference between B-Pay, EFT, PayPal, and credit card payments? How do I tell if a dealer is genuine or a scammer? The experienced tutor uses simple relatable language and you will do simple exercises that will build your confidence.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this introduction to cyber safety course, you should be able to:

Understand common processes used for internet transactions
Distinguish genuine & secure websites from risky ones
Shop or bank online quickly & efficiently
Transact safely with online merchants and popular platforms such as eBay
Keep your credit card and banking details safe

Intended audience

Who is this introduction to cyber safety course for?

The Tech Seniors program is for seniors aged 60 years and above who have little or no experience in using technology.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

Our computer room has both Apple and Windows computers. We suggest you bring:

Notepad and pen
Details of passwords for your devices, email address and other login passwords, etc
A list of any specific questions you may have
You are welcome to bring your own laptop, tablet, and smartphone to use. You can connect to the internet through the College Wi-Fi. If you don’t know how, we will show you!

Telstra modules covered

Introduction to Cyber Safety: How to stay safe online;
Introduction to online banking;
Introduction to online shopping part 1.

This free training is funded by the NSW Government and Telstra.

Course testimonials

Janet said: The tutor was excellent. This course really lived up to my hopes. I learned what I wanted to know without anxiety or stress.
Greg said: Terry our teacher showed lots of patience with our class. He explained many examples of on line banking, including his own accounts.
Katarina said: Approachable, knowledgeable and provided examples on how to do things as well as hands on work.
Maureen said: The presenter was professional and knowledgeable. The session covered the information I was seeking.. The content was delivered at a good pace and there was an opportunity for questions. The venue was accessible and comfortable. I would attend other courses in this program. Thanks for making it available.
Maria said: The tutor was absolutely engaging. But I would have love to see it close up on the computer provided and also to do some sort of practical exercise.

Course tutors

This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Cyber Safety, Online Shopping & Online Banking