iPhone and iPad for Beginners
iPhone and iPad for Beginners is a practical course in getting far more from an iPhone or iPad than calls and games, from setting up an Apple Account and arranging the Home Screen to Safari, Mail, Photos, appointments and notes, through to backing up with iCloud and finding a lost device with Find My. It suits everyday users, students and anyone new to iPhone or iPad.
- Duration6 hours · 1 days
- FormatOnsite / live online
- Next roundOn request
- CertificateIncluded
Course overview
Many people own an iPhone or iPad but use it only for calls, chats, photos and videos, even though it can do much more, from handling several email accounts, appointments, notes and travel to backing up data and finding a lost device. What holds them back is not knowing where features live, how to set them up and what to watch out for in terms of security.
This course is a new edition for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. It teaches the built-in apps hands-on, on your own device, from setting up your Apple Account and arranging the Home Screen and Control Centre to Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime, taking and editing photos, managing appointments, contacts, notes and reminders, Maps and the App Store, through to managing passwords, backing up with iCloud and using Find My. (1 day, 6 hours, Beginner level.)
What you’ll gain
- Set up the device, update the system and manage your Apple Account
- Arrange the Home Screen, widgets and Control Centre, and work with several apps on iPad
- Browse the web, handle several email accounts, send messages and make FaceTime calls
- Take, edit and share photos and videos
- Manage appointments, contacts, notes, reminders and travel with the built-in apps
- Manage passwords, back up data and find a lost device
Who this course is for
- Everyday users who own an iPhone or iPad and want to use it more confidently and get more from it
- Students and working people who use an iPhone or iPad every day
- Older users and people who have just switched to iPhone or iPad
- Anyone who wants to look after their own data and device security
Prerequisites
- Basic use of an iPhone or iPad, such as opening apps, making calls and taking photos
- An Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) and its password, or be ready to create one in class
- Your own iPhone or iPad, fully charged
- No technical or programming knowledge is needed
Curriculum
Course Details
This course is the 2026 edition of iPhone and iPad for Beginners. It has been rewritten and updated for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. It runs for 1 day, 6 hours (09:00-16:00), as short explanations followed by hands-on practice on your own device for every topic. Beginner level. The morning covers setting up the device and Apple Account, arranging the Home Screen, widgets and Control Centre, working with several apps on iPad, browsing with Safari, setting up
several Mail accounts, and Messages and FaceTime. The afternoon covers taking and editing photos, managing appointments, contacts, notes and reminders, Maps, Clock and the App Store, and finishes with managing passwords, backing up with iCloud and using Find My. Learners bring their own iPhone or iPad and Apple Account. Devices still on iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 can follow almost every topic. The course is for everyday users; business use is covered in the institute's iPhone and iPad for Business course.
Day 1: Using iPhone and iPad Confidently and Safely
Section 1 Lab: Device Setup and Apple Account
- Check the iOS or iPadOS version and update the software safely
- Create or sign in to an Apple Account and turn on two-factor authentication
- Adjust text size, brightness, dark mode and ringtones
- Set up Face ID or Touch ID and a passcode
Section 2 Lab: Home Screen, Widgets and Control Centre
- Open, switch and leave apps, and why you do not need to close apps regularly
- Organise apps into folders, use the App Library and add widgets
- Customise the Lock Screen and Control Centre for quick access to common features
- Set up Focus modes to reduce distracting notifications
- Find apps and information on the device with Search
Section 3 Lab: Working Smoothly on iPad
- iPad gestures for going home and switching apps
- Open several apps at once in resizable, arrangeable windows
- Use the menu bar and keyboard on iPad
- Take notes and draw with Apple Pencil (on supported models)
Section 4 Lab: Safari and Mail
- Search the web, find text on a page and use tab groups
- Save bookmarks and view your browsing history
- Add several email accounts, such as Gmail, Outlook and work email
- Receive, send and search email, and open attachments
Section 5 Lab: Messages and FaceTime
- Send iMessage and SMS messages to individuals and groups
- Send photos, videos and locations, and search old messages
- Filter messages from unknown senders and spot scam messages
- Make FaceTime video calls and share your screen
Section 6 Lab: Camera and Photos
- Take photos, videos, panoramas and portraits
- Edit, crop, rotate and adjust light in Photos
- Search photos by keyword and organise albums
- Share photos with AirDrop and shared albums
Section 7 Lab: Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Reminders
- Add appointments and view the calendar by day, week and month
- Save contacts with photos and birthdays, and capture business cards by scanning
- Take notes, scan documents and share notes with others
- Set reminders by time and location
Section 8 Lab: Maps, Clock and Calculator
- Search for places, get directions and save favourite places
- Share your location and arrival time with others
- Set world clocks, alarms, timers and the stopwatch
- Use the basic and scientific calculator and unit conversion
Section 9 Lab: The App Store and Managing Costs
- Search for, download, update and delete apps from the App Store
- Check and cancel monthly subscriptions
- Set up Family Sharing and Screen Time for children
- An overview of Siri and Apple Intelligence on supported models
Section 10 Workshop: Passwords, Backup and Find My
- Manage passwords and verification codes with the Passwords app
- Back up with iCloud and check your storage
- Turn on Find My and try locating the device and playing a sound
- Review app privacy permissions and use Safety Check
- Workshop: check your own device against everything covered in the course
Schedule & training options
For individuals — public rounds
No public rounds are open right now. Join the waiting list and we will contact you first when the next round opens, or ask us on LINE. Or call 02-570-8449 or 088-807-9770
For organisations — in-house / private
- Tailor the content to your team’s tools and projects
- Your dates, at your office or live online
- Quotation with tax ID for procurement
Instructors
Frequently asked questions
How do you create an Apple Account on an iPhone?
Apple Account is the new name for Apple ID. Open Settings, tap Sign in at the top and choose the option for people who do not have an account yet. Enter your name, date of birth and the email address that will be your account name, set a strong password, confirm a phone number for verification codes and verify your email with the code sent to you. You can then download apps from the App Store and back up to iCloud. Menu names may differ slightly between iOS versions.
How do you add several email accounts to the Mail app on an iPhone?
Open Settings, go to Apps, then Mail and Mail Accounts to add an account (menu names may differ slightly between iOS versions). Choose a provider such as Google or Microsoft Outlook and sign in. For work email, choose Other and enter the IMAP server details from your IT team. Repeat for each account. Mail combines the inboxes, and you can choose which account to send from.
Do you need to close apps you are not using on an iPhone or iPad?
Usually not. iOS and iPadOS suspend apps you are not using in the background with very little power, and closing apps often can make them slower to reopen and use more battery. Close only an app that has frozen or stopped responding: swipe up from the bottom edge and pause to open the app switcher, then swipe that app up to close it.
Who is the iPhone and iPad for Beginners course for, and what should I know beforehand?
It suits everyday iPhone and iPad owners, students, working people, older users and people who have just switched to iPhone or iPad. No technical knowledge is needed: you just need basic use of the device, such as opening apps, making calls and taking photos, and an Apple Account or be ready to create one in class.
What will I be able to do after the iPhone and iPad for Beginners course?
You will be able to set up the device and Apple Account, arrange the Home Screen, widgets and Control Centre, work with several apps on iPad, browse the web, handle several email accounts, send messages and make FaceTime calls, take and edit photos, manage appointments, contacts, notes and reminders, use Maps and the App Store, and manage passwords, back up with iCloud and find your device with Find My. Participants who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion with its own number, which can be verified online.
What do I need to bring to the iPhone and iPad for Beginners course?
Bring your own iPhone or iPad, fully charged, with its charging cable. We recommend updating to iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later before the course, and knowing your Apple Account password, device passcode and the passwords of any email accounts you want to set up. Older devices that cannot update to iOS 27 can still follow almost every topic.
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