One of CETMA’s biggest goals is tackling the Digital Divide. And one of the key points of this is providing Digital Skills Training, This is something CETMA strives to provide as much as possible, and a set of these Digital Training Sessions will be taking place in the Swansea
Office in the lead up to Christmas.
These sessions will be on offer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, launching later this month as part of GetOnlineWeek (October 19th – October 25th), with separate workshops on offer in the leadup to Christmas (final session – December 17th). The GetOnlineWeek sessions are free to attend as a taster, and follow up sessions require a minimum £5 donation to book a space (6 slots are available per session.
The list of sessions on offer & a brief description of the contents are listed below:
Appsolutely Fabulous 2026:
A session introducing users to a variety of different useful apps that can be downloaded to make the most of a mobile device
Apps for First Aid:
A session introducing users to useful apps with a focus on First Aid/general health-oriented apps
Scam Prevention:
A session informing users of all the different kinds of Scams they may encounter online and tips to stay vigilant & avoid being fooled/falling victim
Tackling Misinformation:
A session informing users how prominent misinformation is online/how people weaponise it and how to identify misinformation to stay vigilant
Child Safety Online:
A session teaching users about the risks to children specifically online and tips on how to keep them safe and teach them to keep themselves safe
PIP Application Workshop:
A session going through the initial stages of making an application for Personal Independence Payment & questions asked on the forms
UC Application Workshop:
A session going through the initial stages of making an application for Universal Credit, everything prior to the first appointment at a Job Centre
Pension Credit Workshop:
A session going through the online process of applying for Pension Credit Online
Getting to Grips with AI:
A session introducing people to AI/Generative AI, addressing what it can be used for & some of the most prominent pros/cons of AI usage in daily life
Social Media Workshop: A session going through the basics of Social Media and how to use it & understand what you can do/see on Social Media (exclusive to GetOnlineWeek)
When speaking about the sessions, CETMA Swansea’s Manager, Elian Williams said:
“When we’ve ran these kinds of sessions before, attendees have expressed the value they felt from attendance and how much they learned from us. This kind of feedback is invaluable and shows exactly why this kind of training is necessary for the community. So I would encourage anyone who is interested in coming along secure a space ASAP, and the sessions are easy to understand/follow along so they’re
accessible to anyone regardless of their current Digital Skills.”
If you are interested in learning more about any of the sessions or booking a space, contact CETMA Swansea through dialling 01554 556996 (ext 2, ext 4), emailing swansea@cetma.org.uk or visiting us in person at our office in Grove House. Spaces are limited, so get in touch ASAP with any queries or to secure a space on any sessions you want to attend.