Mary-Temple Lance
“I signed up for courses because I wanted to get back into learning and overcome my anxiety about technology. Before starting, I found tech terminology confusing and intimidating, especially since I wasn't regularly using my laptop at home. My biggest challenge was feeling lost and worried about looking silly, but Andy, our instructor, was fantastic at making everything clear and comfortable.
My favourite part was meeting new people and realising we were all facing similar struggles. That sense of community made me feel supported and less overwhelmed. My confidence grew significantly—I learned practical skills like using cloud storage on my phone, and I no longer felt left behind by technology.
I surprised myself, built confidence, and enjoyed connecting with others in the same boat.”
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Mary Temple-Lance
Janet Burrows
“I initially joined the courses because I wanted to become more comfortable using my computer and iPad, which had been a birthday gift from my sister. The sessions were fantastic. The instructors were patient, thorough, and always willing to repeat things until I understood, never making me feel rushed.
One particular session on Google was eye-opening, teaching me practical skills such as managing emails, recognising spam, and checking my device’s security settings. These skills directly improved my daily life by giving me more confidence and control when dealing with technology.
The Digital Skills Hub's courses boosted my confidence and helped me realise I knew more than I initially thought. The practical tips and relaxed teaching style made me feel less overwhelmed. They genuinely opened up new possibilities and gave me the confidence to handle tech independently.”
Sylvia Rogers
“I decided to take the digital courses because I wanted to better understand the keys on my laptop and fully utilise its capabilities. Before starting, my biggest challenge was feeling like I wasn't making the most of my laptop’s potential. I was particularly excited to learn how to effectively use the ‘tab’ key.
Initially, I was worried about falling behind and looking foolish in front of others. However, realising that other participants were in the same boat boosted my confidence. The best part of the course was getting hands-on practice, having helpful discussions, and gaining new knowledge at a comfortable pace.
Since completing the course, my confidence has improved—although I’ve noticed I need regular practice to retain my new skills, especially since I'm nearly 87 years old. I now regularly use the ‘tab’ key when filling out forms and feel comfortable using the calculator.
I was particularly interested in learning how to scan documents and transfer photos from a digital camera to my laptop, though I recognise photo transfers might belong in a more advanced class. Overall, the course was valuable and made daily tasks much easier for me.”
Rosangela Cooper
“I took the Digital Skills Hub courses, with a particular focus on Microsoft skills, because I wanted to improve my abilities in online shopping and managing documents effectively. These courses significantly boosted my confidence and practical skills.
I recommended these courses to friends and family. The teachers were incredibly supportive and made the experience enjoyable, helping me feel at ease while learning new skills.”
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Rosangela Cooper
What others said:
“These courses have given a gift of hope, confidence, skills and ability, and even the wonderment of daring to dream big dreams.”
"The ability to have meaningful conversations with other startups was invaluable. Combined with the expert knowledge of the team, I felt far better placed to create a great business."
“It gave me a positive outlook on life and I made new friends.”
“I feel so much more confident and independent on computers.”
“The Business Accelerator gave me the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with other local founders and business owners.”
“I loved the different ways to learn—games, tests, challenges and visual, participation, kept things interesting.”
“I was equipped with the practical knowledge, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset I needed to turn my concept into a viable business.”
“Being part of this Hub was great for community resources. Vital for the growth of people skills.”
“The trainer was very patient and easy to understand. There courses were invaluable for the community.”
“The ability to have meaningful conversations with other startups was invaluable.”
“It was really helpful in teaching me the connections I need to get help in daily life.”
“The opportunity to connect with other like-minded businesses was immensely beneficial.”