Local learning. Everyday possibilities.
Computer skills. Real confidence.
Technology should open doors, not put up barriers. Friendly, practical support to help you take your next digital step.
Why digital inclusion matters
Booking an appointment. Applying for a job. Keeping in touch. Without digital access, skills or confidence, everyday tasks can become obstacles.
Digital inclusion is about more than owning a device. It means being able to use technology safely, confidently and in a way that works for you.
Wigan Digital Learning helps people build practical skills through patient teaching and time to practise. Where a device or connection is the barrier, talk to us about your starting point so we can discuss a realistic next step.
Read the UK Digital Inclusion Action Plan (opens in a new tab)Email, message and make video calls with more confidence.
Find information, use online services and manage files.
Recognise suspicious messages and protect your accounts.
Build useful skills for learning, work and independent living.
Help shape digital support in Wigan
What would help you feel more confident online?
Tell us which digital courses and practical assistance would make a difference to you, what gets in the way, and how you would prefer to learn.
You can take part without giving your name or contact details. Taking part does not commit you to a course or sign you up to marketing.
Take the surveyPrefer paper? Download the printable questionnaire (PDF) and return it to the person or venue collecting responses.
Open your phone's camera and point it at the QR code, or use the survey button.
Support that starts with you
You do not need to know the jargon or choose the perfect course. We can help you find a starting point.
Time and attention focused on what you want to do, with patient explanations and hands-on practice.
Fee-based tuition Price agreed before booking
Talk about a lessonClear guides and practice activities on our Moodle learning platform, ready to revisit at your own pace.
Free and fee-based courses Access and any fee confirmed before enrolment
Visit online learningWe are developing welcoming local sessions where people can bring everyday digital questions and get support.
Free and fee-based provision planned Dates, venues and any charge to be confirmed
Ask about drop-insWorking together in Wigan
Digital confidence grows when support is close to home.
We want to work with community groups, local venues and organisations to reach people who may not take the first step on their own.
Can you offer a welcoming space, help people hear about sessions, or discuss funded learning? We would like to hear from you.
Discuss a community partnershipStart with the person, their goals and the barriers they face.
Use real-life tasks and clear language, with room for questions.
Practise together so the next step feels more manageable.
Community sessions are being developed. Please enquire for current availability.
Already learning with Wigan Digital Learning?
Sign in to Moodle to return to your courses, activities and Tutor feedback.
Let's start a conversation
Ask about a lesson, online learning, a community drop-in or working with Wigan Digital Learning.
Some learning will be free and some fee-based. We will explain availability and any cost before you commit.
[email protected]If you are helping someone else take their first step, you are welcome to contact us on their behalf. Please only share their details with their permission.
No passwords or sensitive account details, please. We will never need your password to discuss learning.
Send us your enquiry using the form below, or email us using the link alongside.
Enquiry details will be used to respond to your request and manage follow-up. Sending an enquiry will not sign you up to marketing.
Wigan Digital Learning will use the details you provide to discuss learning and respond to your enquiry. Enquiries submitted through this form will be recorded in Wigan Digital Learning's SuiteCRM system. Do not include passwords, financial information or private health details. For questions about your information, or to request correction or deletion, contact the email address on this page.
No. Tell us what you would like to do and what you have tried so far. We can start with the basics and work at a comfortable pace.
No. Wigan Digital Learning combines free learning opportunities with fee-based tuition and courses. Availability, eligibility where relevant, and any price will be confirmed before you book or enrol.
Someone you trust can contact Wigan Digital Learning on your behalf. Tell us about the device or access difficulties you face so we can discuss suitable support. We do not currently promise to supply a device or an internet connection.
Visit our Moodle learning platform. Use your learner account if you have one. If you need an account or help choosing a course, contact Wigan Digital Learning first.
Dates and venues are not confirmed on this page yet. Contact us to ask about current plans or to discuss hosting a session in your community.
