Learning at Winchester Discovery Centre

A wide range of learning, both formal and informal at Winchester Discovery Centre

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  A state of the art IT Room with 11 PCs provides an ideal environment for high quality training and learning in Winchester, while two meetings rooms can be used for talks, lectures and demonstrations for smaller groups.

   

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  If you want to learn a language, or need homework help, we have lots of materials to help you, while the Essential Skills collection is a valuable resource for both tutors and students.

   

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  Start using the Internet
  If you would like to learn how to use the internet please phone 01962 873617 to discuss the range of courses taking place at Winchester Discovery Centre.

   

Summer courses

5 Week Courses

Getting to know your computer

Taking the mystery out of computers – exploring what they can do for you, building confidence and learning about how information is created and stored

Cost £39 (Concession price £29.25*

• Starting on Tuesday 21 April, 10am – 12pm - 5 weeks every Tuesday
• Starting on Tuesday 21 April, 7pm – 9pm – 5 weeks every Tuesday
• Starting on Monday 1 June, 10am – 12pm – 5 weeks every Monday
• Starting on Tuesday 2 June, 7pm - 9pm – 5 weeks every Tuesday

Safe and successful surfing

Cost £39 (Concession price £29.25*)

Getting the information you want from the WWW, and avoiding the pitfalls

• Starting on Tuesday 2 June, 10am – 12pm - 5 weeks every Tuesday

Improving Photos on a PC for Beginners

This beginners’ course should appeal to people who want to do more with their digital photographs than just getting them printed and sticking them in an album. The class will be taught using the latest version of Photoshop Elements, and there will be ample time to try it out for yourself. Cost £49 (Concession price £36.75*)

• Starting on Wednesday 22 April, 2 – 4pm, 5 weeks every Wednesday
• Starting on Wednesday 22 April, 7 - 9pm, 5 weeks every Wednesday
• Starting on Wednesday 3 June, 2 – 4pm, 5 weeks every Wednesday
• Starting on Wednesday 3 June, 7 – 9pm, 5 weeks every Wednesday

One Day Courses

Using Movie Maker to Edit Video

Thu 4 June, 7pm
Learn how to use software provided free with Windows XP and Vista to edit your home movies
Book online

Computer Networks for Home and Small Businesses

Thu 25 June, 7pm
Aimed at those who have or are considering getting a broadband connection for their home or small business and who want to connect two or more computers to the Internet)
Book online

Getting to know your computer

Taking the mystery out of computers – exploring what they can do for you, building confidence and learning about how information is created and stored

Cost £39 (Concession price £29.25*)

• Saturday 30 May, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Digital Photography for beginners

One-day workshop that includes exercises, demonstrations, and theory on how to choose and use a digital camera

Cost £30 (Concession price £22.50*)

• Saturday 13 June, 10am – 4pm

Digital Photography for SLR Users

One-day workshop that includes exercises, demonstrations, and theory on how to choose and use a digital camera

Cost £30 (Concession price £22.50*)

• Saturday 20 June, 10am – 4pm

CV Writing/refresher sessions

Free

• Tuesday 12 May, 1pm - 4pm
• Tuesday 9 June, 1pm - 4pm
• Tuesday 14 July, 1pm - 4pm

To book on these courses please phone the Box Office on 01962 873603 or places can be booked in person from the Express Desk, at the café end of the Discovery Centre.

*Concessions apply to NUS card holders, essential carers accompanying registered disabled customers, over 60s and those claiming job seekers allowance. Proof of eligibility is required.

Continuous Courses

IT for partially sighted users

Adapting your computer to suit your needs, and exploring hardware and software options to improve access

Cost £1 per session

• Thursdays, 2pm - 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm

To book on this course please phone Helen Macdonald– 01962 873618 or email helen.macdonald@hants.gov.uk