Practical skills. Patient teaching. Learning at your pace.
Learning doesn’t stop when we leave school. 🌿
At The Learning Nest, Adult Learning classes are designed to help adults develop useful, practical skills for everyday life, work and personal confidence.
Whether you’re learning to use a computer for the first time, wanting to improve your Microsoft Office skills, returning to work or study, or simply tired of asking someone else to help every time technology gets confusing, you are welcome to learn at your own pace.
There is no need to feel embarrassed about what you don’t know.
My Adult Learning classes are patient, supportive and practical, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions, practise what you are learning and go over something again when needed.
Beginners are very welcome.
Adult Learning Classes
Microsoft Excel for Beginners
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel from the beginning and discover just how useful spreadsheets can be in everyday life.
Classes introduce Excel step by step, including:
- Understanding the Excel screen and workbook
- Rows, columns and cells
- Entering and editing information
- Formatting spreadsheets
- Simple formulas and calculations
- Creating useful tables
- Sorting and organising information
- Basic household budgets and expense trackers
- Saving, printing and managing spreadsheets
- Practical Excel activities
No previous Excel experience is necessary.
Microsoft Word for Beginners
Build confidence creating, editing and formatting documents using Microsoft Word.
Learn practical skills including:
- Creating a new document
- Typing and editing text
- Fonts, headings and formatting
- Paragraphs and page layout
- Bullets and numbered lists
- Creating simple tables
- Adding pictures
- Creating letters and everyday documents
- Saving and organising documents
- Printing and saving as a PDF
Perfect for adults who would like to use Word for everyday life, work, study or personal projects.
Computer & Digital Basics
Not confident using a computer yet?
This class starts right at the beginning.
Learn essential computer skills in a patient environment where you can ask questions and practise without feeling rushed.
Topics can include:
- Understanding basic computer functions
- Using a keyboard and mouse
- Opening and closing programs
- Creating files and folders
- Saving and finding documents
- Copying, moving and deleting files
- Downloads and uploads
- Using USB drives
- Printing and scanning basics
- Managing photos and documents
- Understanding common computer terminology
- Simple troubleshooting and everyday computer tasks
This class is particularly suitable for complete beginners and adults wanting to become more independent and confident with technology.
Internet, Email & Online Safety
Learn how to use the internet and email more confidently while developing safer online habits.
Topics can include:
- Using an internet browser
- Searching for information online
- Understanding websites and links
- Creating and using email
- Sending and replying to emails
- Adding attachments
- Downloading attachments safely
- Completing online forms
- Uploading documents and photos
- Creating stronger passwords
- Recognising suspicious emails and messages
- Understanding phishing and common online scams
- Basic privacy and account-security practices
- Safer online shopping and browsing habits
The aim isn’t to turn you into a computer expert — it’s to help you feel more confident navigating everyday digital life.
Who Are These Classes For?
Adult Learning classes are suitable for adults of different ages and backgrounds.
You may enjoy these classes if you:
- Have very little computer experience
- Want to improve your existing digital skills
- Are returning to work
- Are preparing to return to study
- Want to become more independent with technology
- Need help understanding Microsoft programs
- Find online forms, emails or attachments confusing
- Want to learn in a patient environment
- Prefer learning step by step rather than trying to figure everything out alone
- Simply want to learn something useful and new
You are never too old to learn a new skill.
Learn Without the Pressure
Sometimes adults avoid classes because they’re worried everyone else will know more than they do.
That’s not what Adult Learning at The Learning Nest is about.
You don’t need to know the technical words.
You don’t need to keep up with someone else.
And you don’t need to pretend you understand something when you don’t.
Questions are welcome.
If something needs explaining again, we can go through it again.
The goal is understanding and confidence — not rushing through a lesson.
Small-Group & Individual Learning
Adult Learning may be available through:
Small-Group Classes
Learn alongside other adults in a friendly, supportive environment with guided lessons and practical activities.
Private 1:1 Learning
Prefer individual attention?
Private sessions allow the lesson to focus more closely on your current skill level, learning pace and the particular skills you would like help with.
This can be especially helpful for complete beginners or anyone who feels more comfortable learning privately.
What Should I Bring?
Requirements may vary depending on the class.
For computer-based classes, students may be asked to bring their own laptop where appropriate so they can practise on the computer they normally use.
Information about required programs, equipment or materials will be provided when enrolling in a class.
Future Adult Learning Classes
The Adult Learning collection will continue to grow.
Future programs may include:
- Google Docs, Sheets & Drive
- Smartphone & Tablet Skills
- Everyday Budgeting
- Resume & Job Application Skills
- Digital Organisation & Record Keeping
- Everyday Numeracy
- Everyday Literacy & Writing
- Study Skills for Adult Learners
- AI for Everyday Beginners
New classes will be introduced gradually according to interest and demand.
Adult Learning at The Learning Nest
Practical skills. Patient teaching. Learning at your pace.
You don’t have to know where to begin.
You just have to begin. 🌿
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