Short Courses
Our free short courses are aimed at enhancing your tech skills and are perfect for learning new topics and gaining valuable skills that can boost your career and unlock new opportunities. Suitable for ages 16+.
Our free short courses are aimed at enhancing your tech skills and are perfect for learning new topics and gaining valuable skills that can boost your career and unlock new opportunities. Suitable for ages 16+.
Generative AI: What is it?
Location: Online
Level: Beginner
Start date: Closed
Duration: 2 hours a week for 2 weeks
Cost: Free
Discover the power of AI and see how it can boost creativity and productivity while learning about the benefits and ethical challenges, such as bias and misinformation. Whether you're curious or cautious, this session will give you the insights to use AI responsibly and confidently.
Excel Mastery: From Basics to Brilliance
Location: Technocamps, Swansea University, Singleton Park Campus, 2nd Floor, Margam Building, SA2 8PP
Level: Beginner
Start date: Closed
Duration: 2 hours a week for 2 weeks
Cost: Free
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel with our comprehensive, hands-on course, designed to take you from novice to expert. Explore everything from basic formulas to advanced functions and pivot tables. You'll apply real-world examples to ensure you can use your new skills immediately, whether you're aiming to boost productivity at work or enhance your data analysis capabilities.
Introduction to AI
Location: Volcano Theatre, 27-29 High St, Swansea SA1 1LG
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Discover the power of AI and see how it can boost creativity and productivity while learning about the benefits and ethical challenges, such as bias and misinformation. Whether you're curious or cautious, this session will give you the insights to use AI responsibly and confidently.
Introduction to Machine Learning
Location: Online
Level: Intermediate
Start date: Closed
Duration: 2 hours a week for 4 weeks
Cost: Free
You will need to have basic knowledge of the Python programming language for this course. If you don't have basic knowledge of Python, sign up for our Introduction to Python sessions before this workshop.
In the rapidly growing area of machine learning, there is an increasing demand for knowledge in the subject. You will soon see machine learning-powered tools become more commonplace both for organisations and everyday life. In week 1 you will explore how machines learn from data, how data is represented, common tools for building machine learning models. In week 2 and 3 you will explore one of the main learning problems of machine learning called supervised learning. You will use different kinds of input such as images to classify what is inside them. Have you ever wondered why ChatGPT seems so human? How a computer beats some of the hardest games? In week 4 you will learn about reinforcement learning, the process of training computers to learn by simulating experiences.
Python with Data Analysis
Location: Online
Level: Intermediate
Start date: Closed
Duration: 2 hours a week for 2 weeks
Cost: Free
You will need to have basic knowledge of the Python programming language for this course. If you don't have basic knowledge of Python, sign up for our Introduction to Python sessions before this workshop.
In this workshop you will explore how we can effectively use data to solve meaningful tasks in our work and day-to-day lives. By leveraging the use of data patterns, trends, and relationships, we can make more informed choices in many domains. Presenting these informed choices with effectively visualisations allows for improved communication and bridging the gap between tech and non-tech colleagues.
Introduction to Graphic Design
Location: Swansea Central Library, Swansea Civic Centre, Oystermouth Rd, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Cost: Free
To book a space at this workshop, visit or call the library on 01792 636464.
Join Technocamps to discover colour theory and design fundamentals and create visuals that showcase your unique style. Let’s bring your design ideas to life in this exciting journey of colours and creativity.
Cyber Reconnaissance
Location: Swansea Central Library, Swansea Civic Centre, Oystermouth Rd, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Cost: Free
To book a space at this workshop, visit or call the library on 01792 636464.
Are you curious about the inner workings of hacking montages in movies? Join us for a session that gently introduces the tools and concepts hackers employ to test computer security, shedding light on the fascinating world of cyber exploration. Embark on a thrilling journey through Cyber Reconnaissance as we unravel the mysteries of the internet, delving into the vast archive of humanity's collective intelligence to uncover secrets even about you and your friends' locations.
3D Modelling for Art & Industry
Location: Swansea Central Library
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Contact time: 2 hours
Cost: Free
To book a space at this workshop, visit or call the library on 01792 636464.
Are you curious about 3D Modelling?
Join us to explore the basics of 3D shapes, learn to model, manipulate, and animate in Blender, and dive into OpenSCAD for 3D printing and industry.
Fundamentals of Machine Learning
Location: Swansea
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Contact time: 2 hours a week for 4 weeks
Cost: Free
Course information:
You will need to have basic knowledge of the Python programming language for the Machine Learning sessions. If you have no basic knowledge of Python, you can choose to also sign up for our Introduction to Python sessions before this short course on Machine Learning.
Optional Python Sessions:
Session 1 - Thursday 16th May - 10am - 12pm
Session 2 - Thursday 23rd May - 10am - 12pm
Fundamentals of Machine Learning Sessions:
Week 1 – Friday 31 May – 10am – 12pm
Week 2 – Friday 7 June – 10am – 12pm
Week 3 – Friday 14 June – 10am – 12pm
Week 4 – Friday 21 June – 10am -12pm
Technocamps Lab, Margam 200, Singleton Campus
In the rapidly growing area of machine learning, there is an increasing demand for knowledge in the subject. We will soon see machine learning-powered tools become more commonplace both for organisations and everyday life. In week 1 we will explore how machines learn from data, how data is represented, common tools for building machine learning models. In week 2 and 3 we will explore one of the main learning problems of machine learning called supervised learning. We will use different kinds of input such as images to classify what is inside them. Have you ever wondered why ChatGPT seems so human? How a computer beats some of the hardest games. In week 4 we will learn about reinforcement learning, the process of training computers to learn by simulating experiences.
Introduction to AI
Location: Swansea Central Library, Swansea Civic Centre, Oystermouth Rd, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Cost: Free
To book a space at this workshop, visit or call the library on 01792 636464.
Discover the power of AI and see how it can boost creativity and productivity while learning about the benefits and ethical challenges, such as bias and misinformation. Whether you're curious or cautious, this session will give you the insights to use AI responsibly and confidently.
Educational Technologies
Location: Online
Level: Beginners
Start date: Closed
Contact time: Two evenings a week, 5 weeks
Cost: Free
Course information:
This course will introduce you to the role that educational technologies play in 21st century teaching and learning. Open to everyone but aimed particularly at those working in the education sector, the course covers the key issues and challenges associated with technology in education.
By the end of the micro-credential, you will be able to make better use of technologies for promoting creativity across the curriculum, while supporting the design and delivery of online and blended learning.
Introduction to Python Programming
Location: Online
Level: Beginner
Start date: Closed
Duration: 2 hours a week for 2 weeks
Cost: Free
This Python workshop aims to develop skills in computer understanding, logic and software development using a simple and readable language. The benefits of this will allow us to automate repetitive tasks, communicate effectively with visualisations and provide career advancement with improved problem-solving skills.