New year, new digital skills?

The start of a new year often makes us think about what we want to do that year and if one of your goals is become more tech savvy, then we have some support for you.

Barclays Digital Wings is a free online platform for all NCHA customers. They offer a range of short courses in three keys areas: making your money work for you, banking digitally and staying safe online.

Available courses include:

·       Browsing the internet safely

·       Password management

·       Keeping children safe online

·       Cyber bullying

·       Taking control of your finances

·       Consumer rights

·       Setting up a savings plan.

(Please note, you don’t have to be a Barclays customer to access this free service.)

Learn at your own pace

The courses are all online so you can work through them from the comfort of your own home, in your own time.

They’re suitable for all ages and abilities, there’s even an area for children to learn the basics of coding. If you have any budding game developers in your family, why not let them have a look at the ‘Code Playground’?

How to sign up

Digital Wings is managed by Barclays, but you don’t need to be a Barclays customer to use this service. You just need to use the below login details to access the platform.

  1. Sign up using this link on the Digital Wings website
  2. Enter this case-sensitive code: NCHA
  3. Enjoy learning!

Protecting your data

Barclays Digital Wings is a third-party service that isn’t managed or delivered by NCHA. It’s important you read their terms and conditions carefully before signing up.

By signing up, you’ll be sharing your data with Barclays Digital Wings and must resolve any queries or issues with them directly.

You can find wider support on a range of topics by visiting our self-help webpage.