Free courses available
UK Online centres
Getting online simply means you're using the internet and there are a million reasons for doing it. Knowing how to use a computer and the internet can help make life a lot easier by saving you time, money and hassle.
Whether you're looking to get online for a new job, to help kids with their homework, to stay in touch with family and friends or to do your weekly shop, UK Online Centres and Learn My Way can help you gain the skills and confidence you'll need to get started.
You'll find a range of free and easy to use courses, from starting with a keyboard and mouse, to email, understanding shopping online and much more.
UK Online Centres are a nationwide network created to support people to get online. Support from staff or volunteers is free and no previous knowledge or experience is necessary. We're here to help.
Our
Employment Links centre, all of our libraries and some community centres are UK Online centres and offer you a range of basic IT courses.
Find your nearest UK Online Centre
Learn My Way
Learn My Way - courses covering online skills, skills for job applicants, managing your money, staying healthy and much more.
ALISON
ALISON - over 750 FREE online courses covering languages, business and enterprise skills, personal development, health and digital literacy and IT skills to name just a few.
The Digital Garage
The Digital Garage - free tutorials from Google on everything from your website to online marketing and beyond. Choose the topics you want to learn, or complete the whole online course for a certification from Google and IAB Europe.
Digital Eagles
Digital Eagles - Build your internet skills with the Barclays Digital Eagles. Try the online course and find out about Tea and Teach sessions and the Code Playground for children.
Digital Know How
Digital Know How - advice from Lloyds Banking Group
for organisations to save money, time and raise awareness online. Small businesses who are more digital are twice as likely to report an increase in turnover.
IT training events in libraries and other locations
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Learning Centre |
Address |
Day and time |
|---|
| Various libraries across the borough of Rochdale | Miscellaneous | Monthly Digital Skills for Jobs and Barclay's Tea and Teach courses |
|
Alkrington Library | Kirkway, Middleton M24 1LW | Thursday
10am-11am and
11am-12noon Friday, iPad and Tablet drop-in, 10am-12noon. |
|
Balderstone Library | Balderstone Park, Rochdale OL11 2HD | Tuesday
10.00am-11.00am |
|
Castleton Library | Castleton Community Centre,
Manchester Road, Rochdale OL11 3AF | Tuesday
9.30am-11am and
11am-12.15pm |
|
Darnhill Library | Argyle Parade, Heywood OL10 2RY | Monday
2pm-3pm and
3pm-4pm
Thursday
10am-11am and
11am-12noon |
|
Employment Links | 99-101 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1PZ | Please phone for information.
01706 646 471 |
|
Junction Library and Community Centre | Junction Community Centre, Grimshaw Lane, Middleton M24 2BW | Tuesday
2pm-3pm |
|
Heywood Library | Church Street, Heywood OL10 1LS | Tuesday
2pm-3pm and
3pm-4pm |
|
Langley Library | Langley Children's Centre, Windermere Road, Middleton M24 4LA | Monday 10.30am-12noon
Tuesday 10am-12noon |
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Lighthouse Project | S6b/c Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton M24 4EL | Please phone for information.
0161 643 1163 |
|
Littleborough Library | Harehill Park, Littleborough OL15 9HE | Monday 10am-12noon. Tuesday
and Friday, 2pm-4pm. Saturday 10am-12noon |
|
Middleton Library | Long Street, Middleton M24 6DU | Wednesday
iPad and Tablet session, 10am - 12noon, booking required.
IT training session, 10am - 12noon, no booking required. |
|
Milnrow Library |
Newhey Road Milnrow OL16 3PS | Tuesday
10am-12noon |
|
Pride Media Association | Floor 3, Unique Enterprise Centre, Belfield Road, Rochdale OL16 2UP | Please phone for information.
01706 631291 |
|
Rochdale Central Library | Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU | Wednesday 2pm-4pm
Thursday 10am-12noon |
|
Smallbridge Library | Stevenson Square, Rochdale OL12 9SA | Monday
10am-11am |
|
Spotland Library | Ings Lane, Rochdale OL12 7AL | Monday
10am-11am and
11am-12noon |
Other help
You can find a wide
selection of books about computers and the internet at our libraries. You can access the internet for FREE at your local library, all you need to do is
become a member. There's no charge to join but you will need proof of address.
FREE training for unemployed adults
There are lots of local training organisations who offer free accredited training to unemployed adults. Many of these courses are short, lasting just a few weeks, and delivered on a part time basis so that Job Seekers Allowance is not affected.
View free training for unemployed adults
Internet access and IT support in Rochdale
This shows opening hours and contact details for locations in the Rochdale borough with internet access and IT support. View map on Google