Safe Digital Transactions - Farnborough Library - Wednesday 16th September 2026 - 1.30pm
Safe Digital Transactions - Farnborough Library - Wednesday 16th September 2026 - 1.30pm
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Safe Digital Transactions
Farnborough Library
Wednesday 16th September 2026
1.30pm to 4.30pm
The aim of this workshop is to empower learners to confidently protect themselves online. Learners will be able to recognise trustworthy websites, understand how to protect their personal information and check whether their online accounts have been compromised. This FREE workshop is aimed at adults who would like to further develop their digital skills in a small, supportive group with guidance from an experienced tutor with almost 20 years as a cyber security expert.
Learning Goals:
- Identify secure websites and sites that take security of your information seriously.
- Understand password security, and describe 2 ways how to improve your passwords
- Understand how different payment methods affect your online safety and your chances of getting your money back if something goes wrong.
- Recognise common elements to phishing attacks and scams
- Name at least 2 strategies to protect personal information.
About the course: This workshop will support learners to be vigilant about their online activities and know what to do when things go wrong. Learners will reduce how easy it is to be targeted and be confident in protecting their information online.
Who is this course for: This course, funded by UK government, is for Hampshire residents aged 19+ who have prior experience using the internet and email, and would like to gain experience and skills that will enable them to shop online with more confidence and safety in mind.
Please note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment.
Course purpose: To improve essential skills
Previous knowledge or experience: A knowledge of how to use a mobile phone, laptop or tablet to send and receive email, browse the internet and have made online purchases in the past.
How will I learn: You will learn at your own pace with the support of a qualified tutor, through a combination of tutor-led demonstrations and practical activities which will be tailored to your learning goals and needs.
How will I be assessed: Through the completion of practical activities, tutor feedback and peer support
What shall I bring: A note pad and pen for note taking. One of the following: (with working email address) personal mobile phone, tablet or laptop Your Login details and password/s for each of the following: Your Device (i.e. Mobile phone, tablet or laptop), Google/Apple account, Email. (Please note you will never be asked to share your password/s, this is simply to enable you to login to your device, the NHS online service and access our network seamlessly and securely)
Next steps: Your tutor will signpost you to additional course or workshops to meet your needs and support further learning. Further courses could include: Digital Skills for Beginners, Using the NHS App workshop, Introduction to Computers for Beginners, Introduction to Internet Safety for Beginners.
This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.
If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking. You will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
You will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
If this event is sold out please contact adult.learning@hants.gov.uk so that we can inform you of any future courses.
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