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Skype

You can make video calls at no cost over Skype whether you use an Apple iPad, Tablet or computer.

Course Objectives

You will learn how to use Skype to talk to (and see) friends and relatives around the world at no cost, provided they also have a Skype account. You will also learn how to put a small amount of money into your Skype account and then be able to send text messages and phone anyone (but without video) who is not on Skype.  

Course structure

2 hours

• What is Skype, why should I be interested?
• How to sign up
• Video calls
• Low cost calls to landlines and mobile phones
• Text messages
• Other video calling services

Prerequisites

Learners should have been on one of our starter courses, or be confident with the Internet and be able to use Microsoft Windows, an Apple iPad or Android tablet.

See Starter Courses

Please bring your Apple iPad or Android tablet or Windows laptop. You may also bring your iPhone or Android smart phone.

There will laptops you can use if you cannot bring a computer of your own.