You can access digital support in over 100 locations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Our interactive maps below show where you can get online, access devices and learn new digital skills.
Libraries
Local libraries offer:
- Free WiFi
- Bookable computers
- Printing and scanning facilities
- 7 day laptop loans (LendIT service in Cambridgeshire)
- Free mobile data through the National Databank
- Digital drop-ins and volunteer support
Check your local library’s website to find out what’s on offer.
Digital Hubs
A network of community-led Digital Hubs is opening across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help residents access online services, learn digital skills, and stay connected.
Digital Hubs provide free Wi-Fi, access to devices, and friendly support for anyone who needs help getting online. At each Hub, you will find:
- Free WiFi
- Public devices
- Friendly support
To find out more about visiting a Digital Hub near you, contact the organisation directly – view our map of Digital Hubs, including contact details, and Libraries on the map below:
More support
You can also find digital skills support elsewhere around the county, including:
- Via Cambridge Online, who offer free digital support across Cambridgeshire. Check their website, or use the map below, to find out where.
- Community Led Internet Clubs are run in a number of villages in Cambridgeshire. Use the map below to find a location near you, or find out more on their website.
- Explore what other support is on offer using the Digital Inclusion Directory, or use the map below and zoom in on an area to see what digital skills activities and support is available:
If you’re an organisation or charity who’d like your digital skills activities or support on offer to be added to the map, or you’d like to add or edit an existing entry, please email us at Connecting.Cambridgeshire@cambridgeshire.gov.uk with the subject heading ‘Digital Inclusion Local Support Map’ with your address, website, contact number, email address and any further information.
Online Learning and Resources
If you prefer to learn from home or online somewhere else, rather than in-person, there are some great free tools available:
For beginners, try Learn My Way:
- Access the platform using this website link: www.learnmyway.com.
If you want to learn how to stay safe online, and build your financial confidence, explore Barclays Digital Wings:
- Access the platform using this website link and use referral code ‘CONNECTCAMB’: Barclays Digital Wings | Digital learning – your way
Interested in learning about artificial intelligence? Use the Good Things Foundation’s AI Gateway:
- The AI Gateway is an online platform aimed at beginners to AI. It has simple, interactive activities to help people understand what AI is, how it works and how to use it safely and confidently.
Looking for formal training?
Local training providers also offer structured digital skills courses. Your local college may run a digital skills program, check their website for up-to-date options.
Cambridgeshire Skills offer a range of online and classroom Digital Skills courses for all levels – from online shopping and banking to more advanced courses to develop your skills for the workplace and home – throughout the county.
If you are over 19 years and you don’t already hold an ICT qualification these courses are completely free.
Find full details on the Cambridgeshire Skills website or check out their Course List | ontrack: Learner Hub.
