The following links will take you to information on courses offered by local organizations and online educational services. You will also find information on Tech Solution Events and courses provided by libraries listed by Municipality.

Free Online Courses

The GCFlearnfree.org is a non-profit organization that has excellent free online resources. They cover all the basic courses and more. Offered in English only.

Courses offered by Quebec Organizations (moderate fees apply)

Les Ateliers fadoq.ca, is the Fédération de l’Âge d’Or du Québec. They offer a range of computer courses in several regions in Quebec. The cost varies between $35.00 and $95.00. These courses are in French only.

RIAQ (Réseau d’information des aînés du Québec) is a non-profit organization working with volunteers that offer online classes via your telephone or Skype.The courses are free of charge, however, there is an annual membership of 15.00 dollars. Courses are only in French.

Listed by Municipality, Tech Solutions for Seniors offered by PC Repair Providers.

The listed PC Repair Providers (repairs at reduced rates for retired seniors) offer monthly information sessions covering the following subjects:

A) Pros and Cons of various computing devices B) keeping your Cell Phone and Internet costs under control C) security (password management, email and Internet browsing). Go to RESOURCES ⇒ PC REPAIR AND TECH SOLUTIONS ⇒ MUNICIPALITY

Listed by Municipality, PC Courses offered by Libraries.

Also listed you will find a link to your local Library’s listing of computer courses. Do not hesitate to take as many courses as you can and to repeat the course when appropriate. They are designed to help you understand the fundamentals of mastering specific devices, software or social media. Go to RESOURCES ⇒ PC REPAIR AND TECH SOLUTIONS ⇒ MUNICIPALITY

Link to Information for Seniors on Cyber Security published by the Canadian Government.

The title is Get Cyber Safe. This is a Web Page written in simple language and very informative. To access the information, click here.