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Computer and phone lessons
Whether this needs a licence in Ireland
No licence required
Taken from the statute below; not yet reviewed by a lawyer
Computer and phone lessons: what the job involves
Patient one-to-one help learning to use a computer, tablet or smartphone: email, video calls, online banking and government services, photos, and spotting scams. Lessons can be at home or by video call, at the learner’s own pace.
Also asked for as: computer lessons for beginners · computer lessons for seniors · smartphone lessons · iPad lessons · learn online banking
How the job is usually done
- Find out what the learner wants to do and what devices they have.
- Agree the number and length of lessons, and where: at home, or by video call once the basics work.
- Start with the learner’s own device, setting it up so it is easy to see and use.
- Teach one task at a time, with the learner doing it themselves, and leave written step-by-step notes.
- Cover staying safe: scam calls, texts and emails, strong passwords, and never sharing codes.
- Review progress and practise again at the next lesson.
Computer and phone lessons: what is included
Usually included
- Lessons on the learner’s own devices
- Simple written notes for each task
- Basic safety settings and scam awareness
Usually not included — agree it separately
- Repairs or new devices
- Doing the learner’s banking or forms for them
- Broadband or phone contracts
Materials and who supplies them
- The learner’s own computer, tablet or phone
- Notes and printouts, usually provided by the tutor
How long it takes
A lesson usually lasts an hour or so; most learners book a series of weekly lessons, and more for a first device.
Computer and phone lessons: the rules in Ireland
What the official sources say, checked against them on the date shown. A summary, not legal advice — follow the link to read the rule itself.
A consumer service must conform to the contract: the trader must have the skills needed, supply the service with reasonable care and attention, match what was said or advertised, and charge a reasonable price where none was agreed. If it falls short, the trader must put it right free of charge within a reasonable time.
Applies to: the provider, when the customer is a consumer
Consumer Rights Act 2022; Citizens Information · citizensinformation.ie · Checked 10 October 2026
What computer and phone lessons costs, and why
What jobs on Talqero came to
Not enough comparable jobs yet to publish a range here. Talqero shows a price range only once at least five comparable jobs, agreed prices or offers exist — a range from fewer would describe a handful of jobs, not the market. Post your job and compare the offers you get.
What affects the price
- Number and length of lessons
- At home or by video call, and travel
- One learner or a small group
- Whether set-up of the device is needed first
What you should get at the end
- Written step-by-step notes for each task covered
- A list of the accounts set up, kept by the learner, with no passwords written by the tutor
What the provider should hand over
- Leave notes for each task covered
- Suggest practice before the next lesson
- Make sure the learner knows how to check whether a message is a scam
Safety
- A tutor should never ask for or note down your banking PIN, card details or one-time codes; you type them yourself.
- Banks, Revenue and Gardaí never ask for passwords or codes by phone, text or email.
- When teaching an older or vulnerable learner, a family member may want to be present at the first lesson.
Computer and phone lessons: before you hire
Questions to ask before you hire
- Can we go at my own pace and repeat things?
- Will you leave written notes?
- Will you show me how to spot scams?
- Can a family member sit in?
What you can do yourself
Libraries and community groups often run free beginner sessions, which suit learners happy in a group.
What to put in your task
- Which device is the lesson on?
- What would you like to learn?
- How many lessons are you thinking of?
- Where would you like the lessons?
Photos that help
- The device and its model, from the settings screen or label
- Any message or screen that is confusing the learner
Computer and phone lessons by county
Done at your place or remotely. Choose your county for computer and phone lessons close to home, or post the task for anywhere in Ireland.
- Computer and phone lessons in Dublin
- Computer and phone lessons in Cork
- Computer and phone lessons in Galway
- Computer and phone lessons in Kildare
- Computer and phone lessons in Limerick
- Computer and phone lessons in Meath
- Computer and phone lessons in Tipperary
- Computer and phone lessons in Donegal
- Computer and phone lessons in Wexford
- Computer and phone lessons in Kerry
- Computer and phone lessons in Wicklow
- Computer and phone lessons in Mayo
- Computer and phone lessons in Louth
- Computer and phone lessons in Waterford
- Computer and phone lessons in Clare
- Computer and phone lessons in Kilkenny
- Computer and phone lessons in Westmeath
- Computer and phone lessons in Laois
- Computer and phone lessons in Cavan
- Computer and phone lessons in Offaly
- Computer and phone lessons in Sligo
- Computer and phone lessons in Roscommon
- Computer and phone lessons in Monaghan
- Computer and phone lessons in Carlow
- Computer and phone lessons in Longford
- Computer and phone lessons in Leitrim
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Need computer and phone lessons? Describe the job.
Post it once, free, for work at your place or done remotely. Professionals reply with their own price and when they could start. You choose, and pay them directly.
Questions about computer and phone lessons
Does computer and phone lessons need a licence in Ireland?
No licence is required for this work in Ireland (source: www.irishstatutebook.ie). Ask instead for references and photographs of similar jobs.
Is one lesson enough?
For one task on a device you already use, sometimes. Most beginners find a few weekly lessons with practice in between works best, because skills stick when repeated.
Will the tutor handle my banking?
No. A good tutor shows you how and lets you type your own passwords and codes. They should never ask for your PIN, card details or one-time codes.
Can lessons be done by video call?
Yes, once the device can make a video call. Many learners start with a home visit and continue by video.