Learning at Winchester Discovery Centre

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

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.
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.
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.

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 £34.50

Get your household accounts ‘shipshape’

An introduction to Spreadsheets using MS Excel – a short course based around a fictional set of household accounts
Cost £34.50

Writing letters with your computer

An introduction to Word Processing using MS Word – a short course based around producing a letter
Cost £34.50

Create a newsletter

An introduction to Desk Top Publishing using MS Publisher, based on the creation of a small newsletter
Cost £34.50

Getting the most from your digital camera

Bring your own camera and learn how to use it with your computer, simple editing and printing, and sending them by email
Cost £34.50

Save money by using the Web

Find out how to cut household costs by going on-line – for instance using price comparison sites, on-line auctions and web-only offers
Cost £34.50

Safe and successful surfing

Getting the information you want from the WWW, and avoiding the pitfalls
Accessing Government Services
Cost £34.50

Cataloguing your collection

What a database is, and how a simple database can help you organise information. Using MS Access, the course is based around cataloguing a collection
Cost £34.50

Presenting information

Using MS Powerpoint presentation software to enhance your presentations – the course is based around the idea of giving a talk to club members
Cost £34.50