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An introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn about basic formatting and how to use Word to create documents.

Learn to use a variety of Microsoft Word tools to edit and format documents.

You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet

You will learn how to set up an Email account. This class is intended for people who don't already have an email account. If you have a cell phone please bring this to the class in order to receive a text verification code to set up your email account

You will learn how to use digital tools to help you prepare for employment.

You will learn how to search for jobs online

You will learn how to use Google for finding information on the Internet

You will learn how to keep yourself and your family safe on the Internet. An essential class for all Internet users.

You will learn how to create and use a Facebook account.

Learn how to use Skype

You will learn how to use YouTube and access online video content

You will learn about the concepts of banking online and use Microsoft Excel for creating a household budget

You will learn how to use PowerPoint to create personalised slideshows.

Trade Me is New Zealand's largest online auction and classifieds website. Create an account and learn to navigate the platform to buy and sell items.

This course provides an introduction to digital design using Microsoft Publisher

This course will help you manage and share your photos from your camera and/or Smartphone

This course provides an introduction to Tablets

How to use a Chromebook and its online capabilities

Setting up a RealMe identity and MyMSD account. Learn the basics of using these platforms to better engage with government online services.

Pinterest is an online network that allows people to visually share and discover new interests by posting images or videos to their own or others' boards, and browsing what other users have pinned. Find any topic in the world and share with like-minded people.

You will learn what e-Learning is and how you can participate in some popular educational websites:

Learn how to access New Zealand, International and historic New Zealand newspapers online

Learn how to crop, edit and colour your digital photos. In this class we will be using PIXLR Editor (free online picture editing software) to edit and fix digital photos. Most of the skills learnt in this class can be used with other photo editing software such as Paint or Photoshop

Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others.

You will learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand.

Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.

Understand how to use the Vistaprint website, learn to upload photos from your computer, create and customise a Photobook reading for printing. Participants are allowed to bring a USB stick with stored photos to use during the lesson.

You will learn what social networking is and how you can participate in some popular social media sites including:

Learn how to make photo books online with your precious photos. Snapfish photo books come in different sizes & designs with personalised photo albums for all occasions.

Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your everyday life.

Get started with Office Online in Office 365. Learn how Office Online makes it easier for you to work in the cloud because Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and PDF documents open in your web browser. You can access your documents whenever you have an Internet connection, from almost any device.

Designed for those new to family research this class will show you how to search effectively and explore different features of 4 popular genealogy websites.

For those already confident in basic genealogy this class explores other useful websites and provides further helpful information with an emphasis on resources available through Napier Libraries. Areas covered include cemetery searches, records held by Napier Libraries and other council facilities, and alternative places to locate information.

Free digital support for in a safe, friendly and fun space!

You will learn how to make the most of your smartphone camera.

SuperGold or the ‘gold card’ as some people know it provides opportunities to stretch your money further. There are thousands of instant discounts and special offers. You’ll find all sorts of ways to make instant savings every day – near you, across New Zealand and in Australia.

Learn how to use CampaignMonitor; an e-Newsletter online platform that allows you to create vibrant and dynamic looking emails. You can 'Pay via Subscription' or 'Pay per Campaign'. This session focuses on Pay per Campaign; a cheaper alternative if you don't need to send frequent e-Newsletters.

It doesn't matter which brand of smartphone you have, this class will help you with the basic functions common to all smartphone types.

Basic skills to assist new users of digital technologies. This course is 10 weeks long, but participants can register for the sessions they wish to attend

The basics of computer hardware, settings, updates, and backing up your files.

Better Digital Futures is for older people aged 65+ (Māori & Pasifika 55+) wanting to build their digital skills and online confidence.

Access eBooks and eAudiobooks on a tablet, Smartphone, computer or eReader using Libby and BorrowBox.

Link your online presence to a different email account

An introductory course to start you on your family research journey. Perfect for beginners!

Editing and saving Smartphone photos