Registration is now open for the second edition of Grans Actius, a digital skills training programme for people over 55 in the Balearic Islands. The 2026/27 Digital Life Course will initially provide 3,000 free places across more than 150 groups at 73 locations in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. In-person classes are scheduled to begin from 9 November 2026.

Organised by the Government of the Balearic Islands through its Regional Ministry of Economy, Finance and Innovation, the programme focuses on practical digital skills that participants can use in everyday situations.

The training covers a range of activities, including completing administrative procedures online, keeping in touch with family and friends, shopping safely on the internet and managing digital banking services.

Participants will also learn how to recognise potential online scams and explore the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence.

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Balearic Islands open 3,000 free digital skills training places for residents over 55

Classes will take place in small groups, with instructors providing face-to-face guidance and access to the technological equipment required for the sessions.

The course materials have been developed by teaching and research staff at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). The content has been designed around practical learning and adapted to participants’ needs.

Grans Actius is promoted by the Directorate-General for Innovation and Digital Transformation within the Regional Ministry of Economy, Finance and Innovation. The programme is delivered in collaboration with the island councils and managed by the University-Business Foundation of the Balearic Islands (FUEIB).

Applications for the 2026/27 edition are already being accepted. Information about available groups, timetables and training locations can be found at www.gransactius.org. Further details are also available by calling 971 07 37 00.