LAST CHANCE: Digital skills and confidence building course

A new opportunity is now available in Plymouth for individuals aged 19+ looking to boost their digital confidence and unlock new possibilities in life, work, and creativity.

Digital Essentials, delivered by Real Ideas, is a supportive and hands-on course designed to help participants develop core digital skills. The programme is ideal for those who are currently unemployed and not in education, and who may be feeling socially isolated or lacking in confidence.

Course Details

• Taster day: Tuesday 3 September, 10am to 1pm

• Course starts: Wednesday 10 September

• Session times: 10am to 2.30pm on 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 September 2025

Location: Market Hall, Devonport

Small group sizes (up to eight people) ensure personalised support and a relaxed learning experience.

What the course offers

1. Introduction to Digital Essentials

   • Cloud Storage

   • Gmail and Microsoft Apps

   • Range of supportive apps and tools e.g Google Lens

   • Introduction to Chat GPT

2. Introduction to Canva Design Platform

   • How to use Canva for content creation

   • How to use Canva to build a design portfolio

   • Using Canva to design logos and posters

3. Introduction to Ikigai

   • Ikigai template

   • How to use for planning and exploration

   • How to explore passions, interests and opportunities

4. Introduction to 360 Filming

   • Create content using 360 Camera

   • Learn how to edit 360 film content

   • Use a range of effects for different pieces of film

   • See how 360 is used across the world for content creation

5. Introduction to Market Hall Immersive Dome

   • Introduced to the Immersive dome

   • Experience different pieces of dome content

   • Awareness of specification and capability of the dome

   • Meet Laura from Real Immersive

6. Introduction to Trello

   • What it can be used for

   • Progression Toolkit

   • Planning and managing information

7. Employability

   • CV tools and resources

   • Interview prep and support

   • Interview question and answers

   • Speculative letters

   • Cover letters

   • Portfolio building tools and resources

8. Content creation challenge

   • Create content that can be seen on VR and Immersive Dome

   • Create content that is edited to show on a website, phone or computer 

   • Create content that supports the ‘Tech for good’ philosophy

     
     

9. AI-Created content using AI-Learned the ethics around it

   • Discover the ways in which AI can be used to aid with professional document writing and workshopping of Ideas

   • Discuss ways it can be used to aid people with various impairments - such as Lens for visually impaired and other solutions around this area

This is not a beginners’ course, but a stepping stone for those ready to expand their digital skillset in a safe and welcoming environment.

How to Get Involved

Professionals or organisations interested in referring someone can email: dan.reid@realideas.org

Individuals who want to refer themselves can email: yes@realideas.org