Digital skills in North Yorkshire

Multiply Digital skills Sessions in North Yorkshire

From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, our digital skills are being put to the test. If you’re a self-confessed technophobe or just want to get more from the technology you use, Multiply is here to help. Get in touch for more information on our free digital courses.

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Free digital skills with Multiply

In the digital age, technology is a way of life. From keeping in touch to getting from A to B, many of us rely on devices to get us through the day. But what if you’re not confident with these tools? At Multiply, we’re offering free sessions to adults throughout North Yorkshire who want a better understanding of digital technology or even AI.

What are digital skills?

According to UNESCO, digital skills are a ‘range of abilities to use digital devices, communication applications, and networks to access and manage information’. In everyday practice, that might be anything from waking up Alexa to paying your council tax online.

Technology to flex these skills is all around us. It might be your mobile phone, laptop, television, even your watch. But despite its prevalence, approximately 13 million people have low digital capability. This can have real consequences on our home and working lives, with 5 million workers estimated to be under-skilled by 2030.

In 2023, 7.5 million people lacked the essential digital skills needed for the workplace.

Digital Skills and Careers, House of Commons

Multiply North Yorkshire is here to change that.

Whether you’re fresh out of school or ready to retire, Multiply’s digital skills courses and sessions are here to help anybody in North Yorkshire who struggles with digital. We’re offering free, interactive sessions for adults aged 19+, using everyday scenarios to help you build your digital confidence.

These sessions are taught in relaxed venues throughout North Yorkshire so you can learn at your own pace. By the end of the course, you’ll be competent in completing tasks such as:

Basic smartphone skills, including texting, taking pictures and using maps
Sending emails and filling out online forms – ideal for doctor surgeries and council websites
Using your phone ‘in the wild’ to scan QR codes at restaurants or book tickets online.
Using artificial intelligence to make your day easier

We can also offer a basic computer skills course, ideal for those re-entering the workplace or employers looking to upskill their staff. If you’re an employer, ask us about our bespoke IT courses for adults and other sessions.

As you learn, you’ll have access to our Century app. Here you can refresh your knowledge, play games and log your progress.

Grow Your Digital Skills Class – CODE: 9LHC7S

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FAQs

Do I need to be a certain age to apply?

Multiply’s digital courses are designed for those aged 19 and over, great if you’re entering the workplace for the first time or want to keep in touch with your family.

How much are the courses?

The courses are completely free. The sessions are funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Our online resources are also free, including the Century app.

How are sessions taught?

We teach digital skills in small groups. They take place in relaxed venues across the county. There are no exams or homework, just fun, interactive sessions where we mimic everyday scenarios. For example, we might show you how to pay a bill online or order food digitally at a restaurant or even make your own party invitations.

Where do the sessions take place?

Depending on the session type, we hold our digital skills sessions at local venues throughout York and North Yorkshire. Look at our events calendar to see what’s taking place in areas such as Harrogate, Scarborough, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Craven, Hambleton and Selby. You can also supplement your learning at home by using our Century app.

How do I sign up?

You can get in touch with us here to sign yourself up or your staff if you’re an employer. You can also download our Century app for access to adult online maths games, exercises and learning resources.

Grow Your Digital Skills Class – CODE: 9LHC7S

Spot us out and about…

Not ready to sign up to a session just yet? We also run outreach events, so pop over and see our team at your next local fun run or raceday. We also offer adult English and maths classes. Speak to our volunteers to find out more. We can’t wait to help you improve your confidence in digital!