{"id":373,"date":"2019-01-27T12:41:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T12:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/?page_id=373"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:21:11","slug":"starter-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/starter-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Not sure where to start?<\/h1>\n<p>If \u00a0you want to know more about using computers then see our pages on <a style=\"color: blue !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/venues\/#drop_in_centers\">Drop\u2011In Centres<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/starter-courses\/\">Starter Courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Completing a <strong>&#8216;Starting Off With&#8217;<\/strong> course in 2025 means you can do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/further-courses\/\">Getting More From<\/a> course for only \u00a310.<\/p>\n<h2>Starter Courses<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1398 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-750x499.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/classroom-1189988_1920pixabay.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone has to start somewhere so have a look at some of our beginner courses!<\/p>\n<h3>When and Where?<\/h3>\n<p>You can visit either our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/venues\/#drop_in_centers\">drop ins section<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/timetables\/\">timetable page<\/a> to see when and where we are planning to hold drop in sessions and courses.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/contact\/\">Book your course now<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\">Apple iPad &amp; iPhone<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1403 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wpdc74944f_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"196\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: blue !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/starting-off-with-apple-ipads\/\">Starting off &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These courses are for total beginners, showing you how to use the Internet and email with your Apple iPad or iPhone. The course also covers the basic functionality of your device. Bring your own Apple iPad, iPhone: 4 week course.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\">Android Tablets<\/h3>\n<p><a style=\"color: blue !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/starting-off-with-android-tablets\/\">Starting off &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These courses are for total beginners, showing you how to use the Internet and email with your Android tablet or Android Smart Phone. The course also covers the basic functionality of your device. Bring your own Android tablet or phone: 4 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft Windows<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wp66739684_06.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"140\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/starting-off-with-windows\/\">Starting off with Microsoft Windows<\/a> computers.<br \/>\nFor those new to the Internet. These courses are for total beginners, showing you how to use the Internet and email with your computer, whether it is a desktop, laptop or tablet. The basics of its functionality will also be covered. Bring your own or use one of our computers: <strong>5 week course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All our courses use our own Computer Friendly workbooks which are yours to keep.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Our Workbooks<\/h2>\n<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 160px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1696\" src=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp61f1396b_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"215\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 160px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1695\" src=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp08d3ae77_05_06-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"215\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: auto; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\">Each student will get a workbook to keep, make notes during lessons and use for practice between classes. These show you all the information you need and have lots of exercises to help you as you grow more confident with using your device.<\/p>\n<p>These beginners workbooks are usually between 40 and 50 pages long.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>When and Where?<\/h2>If you are unsure of the suitability of one of our courses or simply wish to find out more you can visit one of our <a href='https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/venues\/#drop_in_centers'>drop in centres<\/a> to discuss a course or visit our <a href='http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/timetables\/''>courses timetable page<\/a> or our <a href='http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/course-planner\/'> course planner page<\/a> to see where and when the courses are being held.<br>Completing a <a href='https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/starter-courses\/'>Starting Off With<\/a> course in 2025 means you can do a <a href='https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/find-the-right-course\/further-courses\/'>Getting More From<\/a> course for only \u00a310.<br><br><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-book-course cfbooking\" href=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/contact\/#booking\"><span class='mb-text'>Book a course now<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure where to start? 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