Getting to know us

What are UK online centres? UK online centres provide people with access to computers and the internet, together with help and advice on how to use them.

Where

There are more than 6,000 UK online centres - on high streets, in libraries, internet cafés, and community centres. Some are even mobile, on buses!

Help

Helpful staff and volunteers - many of them original visitors - are on hand in our centres to give you help and advice to get started.

Learning

In easy steps, we'll show you how to use a computer and the internet. Plus, once you've got the basics we could help you do lots more - like take a course or get a qualification.

Benefits

Whatever you'd like to do, using computers and the internet could save you time, hassle and money. You could find a new job, help your kids with homework, contact friends and family or even do your weekly shop, all online.

What's next?

Get started: Follow our three easy steps and get started today.

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