Learn to Use Your Phone and Computer
Safely and Confidently
Learn basic computer and internet skills in a friendly and supportive group.
Build confidence using technology for everyday life, learning,
and
connecting with your community.
Want to Learn Basic Computer Skills?
Basic Digital Skills for Women is a no-cost program in Calgary for women with low or no computer skills.
In a friendly group, you can learn and practice how to use computers, the internet, and technology safely. You can ask questions, learn at your own pace, and build confidence using technology in everyday life.
Skills You Can Learn
Setting up and using a computer
Using a mouse and keyboard
Connecting to the internet and Wi-Fi
Staying safe online
Using technology to communicate with family, friends, doctors, and teachers
Completing online forms
Finding community resources online
Creating and accessing online accounts
Solving simple computer and technology problems
Who We Help
This Program May Be for You If You:
Have beginner English skills (CLB 3 or 4), or beginner reading and writing skills
Have low or no computer and technology skills
Can attend the full 10-week program in person
Self-identify as a woman. The program is also open to non-binary and gender-diverse people.
How To Apply
You can register yourself or be referred by a community organization.
Fall 2026 Program
September 29 to December 3, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In person at 6516 1A Street SW, Calgary
No fee to attend
Bus tickets are available
Classroom computers are provided
Contact Luckshinie at 587-327-5560 or employmentadmin@makingchangesassociation.ca for more information.
Why Digital Skills Matter For Women
Today, many everyday tasks require computer and internet skills. Applying for services, finding information, communicating with schools, and accessing community resources often happen online. For women with low or no digital skills, learning how to use technology can make everyday tasks easier and help build confidence and independence.
Essential Community Services
Essential Canadian services require online access—from healthcare to education to government programs—creating insurmountable obstacles for women without digital literacy.
Social Isolation
Inability to use technology for communication, information searching, and community connection compounds the isolation newcomers already experience.
Dependency on Others
Lacking digital skills forces reliance on children or others for basic tasks, undermining autonomy and dignity while creating vulnerability.
Safety Concerns
Without understanding how to use technology safely, women face increased risks from scams, privacy violations, and online threats they cannot recognize.
See The Difference
Comprehensive Support
For Digital Independence
Basic Digital Skills provides patient, supportive training where women learn essential computer and internet skills at their own pace.
Safe Learning Environment
Women learn technology basics in judgment-free group settings where questions are welcomed and mistakes are part of learning.
Community Connection
Group learning creates friendships and support
networks, combating isolation while building
confidence together
Essential Digital Skills Training
Participants learn how to use computers, navigate the internet safely, communicate digitally, access community resources, and solve basic technology problems.
Practical Application Focus
Skills taught directly apply to real-world needs—registering
children for school, booking medical appointments, searching for information, and staying safe online.
Contribution to Basic Digital Skills That Make Daily Life Easier
Investment in Basic Digital Skills creates independence that extends across every aspect of women's Canadian integration and daily navigation.
Independent System Navigation
Community Resource Access
Digital Safety Knowledge
Autonomy Restored
How To Support Basic Digital Skills
Your support provides the patient, supportive training that enables women to independentlynavigate Canadian systems and access community resources.
Make a Financial Donation
Monthly or one-time contributions
fund instruction, facility operations, and
materials serving women building digital
independence.
Volunteer for Support Help
Provide patient, encouraging assistance
during sessions, helping women practice
skills and build confidence
with technology.
Become a
Program Partner
Support Basic Digital Skills through
financial contributions or in-kind
donations of computers and
technology resources.
PROUDLY FUNDED BY
Digital Skills Opens Doors
Your support provides the foundational digital skills women need to access healthcare, education, and community resources without relying on others.