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Free tech skills workshops

If you’re tired of trying to figure out technology in your everyday life, join any of the free Zoom technology courses hosted by Systems & Smiles to get to grips with the basic skills. 

Feeling confident and safe with your daily
digital skills will:

  • Add value to your relationships, 
  • Support your overall well-being, and 
  • Enhance your life experiences

All you need is a device, an Internet connection, and the Zoom app! See the latest schedule below.

About your workshop host

Systems & Smiles (S&S) are passionate about harnessing the power of IT to advance people, society, and businesses. That includes supporting communities that are challenged by IT, like seniors! S&S has teamed up with Age UK Manchester to deliver these free workshops.

S&S are a UK-based, Concierge IT guru that provides growing businesses in the Lifestyle, Wellness, Creative Marketing, and Tech Startup industries with trusted, outsourced IT services.

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    Wednesday 26th March 2025 – 4-5pm - Discover Apps

    There are over 7 million apps out there, so which will you choose to bring your device to life? From games and entertainment to apps that make everyday activities easier – we’ll have you searching, sharing and downloading the best apps on offer.

     

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    Wednesday 14th May 2025 – 4-5pm – Discover WhatsApp

     

    WhatsApp is a free app connecting you with friends and family around the world. We’ll get you set up and show you the myriad of ways to stay connected. From sending messages, photos and videos to making international calls-you won’t want to live without it.

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    Wednesday 25th June 2025 – 3-5pm – CPD Certified – Problem Solving

    Our mobile devices help us connect to so many resources, and the internet has revolutionized access to information, enabling connectivity, communication and problem solving. During this workshop we explore how to we can use the internet to find solutions, connect with web chat features and complete online forms and applications.

    We will also search the best apps on offer to find relevant data to support our needs and check out how to be more mindful in this busy digital world by determining how much time we spend on our devices.

    Objectives:

    • Use the web to find a solution
    • Use a web chat feature
    • Complete a web-based form
    • Access a web base tutorial
    • Use an app to present information
    • Use an app to find relevant data
    • Determine my online usage