Digital Skills for Citizens Scheme

The Digital Skills for Citizens Scheme is an initiative under the Government’s National Digital Strategy, funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. The scheme provides free basic digital skills training where citizens attending classes will learn the skills they need to use and enjoy the many benefits that using the internet offers.
Staying connected with family and friends has important benefits for your health and wellbeing. Sign up for basic digital skills classes and learn how to use email, Facebook, Skype or WhatsApp and save time and money by communicating, shopping and banking online. 

Training classes are available to all citizens who don’t have the confidence, motivation or skills to reap the benefits of digital inclusion. Training is targeted at people over 45, farming communities, small business owners, the unemployed, persons with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.

Training classes will include the following:

·         An introduction to the internet

·         Internet safety

·         How to send& receive emails

·         Using online Government Services

·         Using online banking services

·         How to use “Apps” i.e. weather, traffic, news

·         How to use Social Media i.e. Skype, Facebook, Twitter

·         Online shopping

Each person attending these classes will receive 10 hours free classroom training.

Maximum class size is 10 people.

An internet enabled device (computer, laptop or tablet) will be provided for use during each class or if you prefer you can bring your own device.



Training takes place in numerous locations in every county. Classes are advertised locally with times and venues arranged to meet the needs identified by citizens. A list of training locations is available here



For more information please contact the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment:

Ph: 01 -6782078 / 01 6782217

Or email: gettingcitizensonline@dccae.gov.ie