Internet Safety for Seniors - Worksop Library - Adult Learning

About this course

Many internet safety course focus on child protection, but this course is design for older adults who are concerned with keeping themselves safe from criminals on the Internet.  

What will be covered on the course?   

• How to spot phishing emails and how to report them 
• How to spot internet scams 
• Protect themselves from online fraud and identity theft 
• Understand the use of cookies online 
• Know the dangers of different kinds of malware 
• Understand the risks associated with open wifi networks 
• Staying safe on social media 
• Be able to choose strong but memorable passwords 

What will learners achieve by the end of the course? 

• Learners will better understand the risks online, so they make balanced and informed choices  

What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course? 

• Learners should have some experience of using a computer, smartphone or tablet 

What resources/course materials do learners need to bring for the course? 

Learnings are welcome to bring their own devices for a security checkup 

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 

• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

• Greater London

• Greater Manchester

• Liverpool City Region

• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland

• Tees Valley

• West of England

• West Midlands

• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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