Online Safety for Adults and Seniors

Stay safe in a connected world. This interactive course is designed specifically for adults and seniors who want to protect themselves from cyber threats, scams, and identity theft — with practical skills you can use every day.

What will you learn in the course?

Getting comfortable online

Build confidence navigating the internet safely — understanding browsers, websites, and the basics of staying secure whenever you go online.

Spotting scams and phishing

Learn to recognize the warning signs of scams, phishing emails, and fake websites before they catch you off guard.

Protecting your privacy

Understand how your personal information is collected online and learn the tools and habits that keep your data private and secure.

Safe online shopping and banking

Shop and bank online with confidence — knowing how to verify secure sites, protect your payment information, and avoid fraudulent transactions.

Protecting your devices

Keep your computer, phone, and tablet secure with passwords, updates, antivirus tools, and safe browsing habits.

Digital well-being and lifelong safety

Develop lasting habits for a healthy digital life — from managing screen time and social media to staying safe online for years to come.

Course Content

Unit 1
1.0 Getting Comfortable Online 9 topics
1 1.1 Introduction
2 1.2 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with security on computers and the Internet?
3 1.3 Discussion: Understanding devices and connections
4 1.4 Tutorial: Safe browsing habits
5 1.5 Discussion: Recognizing secure websites
6 1.6 Tutorial: Creating and saving a strong password
7 1.7 Lab: Setting strong passwords and using a password manager
8 1.8 Exercise: Access LMS Platform
9 1.9 Conclusion
Unit 2
2.0 Spotting Scams and Phishing 8 topics
1 2.1 Introduction
2 2.2 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with scams and phishing?
3 2.3 Discussion: Common scams targeting adults
4 2.4 Exercise: Understanding phishing and fake links
5 2.5 Discussion: How scammers use fear, urgency or gratification
6 2.6 Lab: Interactive examples - “Real or Fake?” email analysis
7 2.7 Tutorial: What to do if you click on something suspicious
8 2.8 Conclusion
Unit 3
3.0 Protecting Your Privacy 8 topics
1 3.1 Introduction
2 3.2 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with privacy?
3 3.3 Discussion: Avoiding oversharing photos and personal details
4 3.4 Exercise: Information sensitivity
5 3.5 Discussion: Mobile app permissions and social media privacy settings
6 3.6 Lab: Use older phones or personal devices to inspect settings
7 3.7 Tutorial: Adjusting privacy settings on a device
8 3.8 Conclusion
Unit 4
4.0 Safe Online Shopping and Banking 8 topics
1 4.1 Introduction
2 4.2 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with online transactions?
3 4.3 Tutorial: Identifying legitimate e-commerce and banking sites
4 4.4 Discussion: Secure payment methods
5 4.5 Exercise: Avoiding fake stores and too-good-to-be-true deals
6 4.6 Tutorial: Recognizing fake invoices and refund scams
7 4.7 Lab: Interactive too-good-to-be-true / romance scheme
8 4.8 Conclusion
Unit 5
5.0 Protecting Your Devices 8 topics
1 5.1 Introduction
2 5.2 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with device protection?
3 5.3 Discussion: Cybersecurity and safety principles
4 5.4 Tutorial: Managing parental controls for devices and user permissions
5 5.5 Discussion: Maintaining your device and using antivirus protection
6 5.6 Exercise: Use parental controls
7 5.7 Lab: Backing up photos and important files
8 5.8 Conclusion
Unit 6
6.0 Digital Well-Being and Lifelong Safety 8 topics
1 6.1 Introduction
2 6.2 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with bad information?
3 6.3 Exercise: Dealing with misinformation and fake news
4 6.4 Tutorial: Reporting online abuse or fraud
5 6.5 Discussion: Balancing screen time and online interactions
6 6.6 Exercise: Where to find trusted online learning resources
7 6.7 Discussion: Capstone review - “My Online Safety Action Plan”
8 6.8 Conclusion

Ready to stay safe online?

Join Online Safety for Adults and Seniors and build the confidence to navigate the digital world securely. No technical experience needed — just a desire to protect yourself and the people you care about.