Mac
Finder, Dock, iCloud
Take control of your Mac with confidence
Useful for:
- Managing files
- Photos and iCloud
- Emails with Mail
- iPhone and Mac Continuity
No.1 for computer lessons in French-speaking Switzerland
Mac and PC computer lessonsFor beginners in Geneva
We offer one-to-one lessons for beginners, seniors, students and professionals. Your teacher comes to your home, works on your machine and uses your own files. Mac or PC, we adapt to your device. No commitment.
At your home · Mac and PC
On iMac · Step by step
In companies
463+ people trained in Geneva. Google rating 4.9/5 from 86 verified reviews.
They trust us
Mac lessons or PC lessons:
we adapt to your device
Whether you have a Mac or a Windows PC, our teachers know both worlds inside out. There is no wrong machine, just the one you use every day.
Windows PC
Start menu, File Explorer
Master Windows 11 and its everyday tools
Useful for:
- File Explorer
- Installing apps
- OneDrive and backups
- Windows shortcuts
Computer course programme
in Geneva
From beginner to advanced, your teacher adapts the lesson to what you need. You choose the areas that interest you, and we build your path around them.
Mac
Take control of your Mac with confidence
Beginner 13 skills
- Discover the desktop, the Dock and the menu bar
- Open, close and tidy up a window
- Find a file again with Finder
- Adjust the sound, the brightness and the wifi
- Shut down and restart your Mac without stress
- Understand the Documents, Pictures and Downloads structure
- Create a new folder and give it a clear name
- Drag and drop a file into a folder
- Delete files and empty the bin safely
- Open a browser: Safari, Chrome or Edge
- Type a web address in the address bar
- Bookmark a site so you can come back to it quickly
- Run a simple search on Google
Intermediate 15 skills
- Use Spotlight to find anything quickly
- Install an app from the Mac App Store
- Organise your Dock with your favourite apps
- Use Apple Mail, Notes and Reminders
- Sync your data with iCloud
- Rename several files at once
- Sort your photos by year and by event
- Back up your documents to an external drive
- Use iCloud or OneDrive for your files
- Create, read and edit a PDF file
- Send and receive an email in Gmail or Outlook
- Attach a document to an email
- Filter out spam and unwanted emails
- Spot a scam email or a fake link
- Print a recipe or a blog article
Advanced 12 skills
- Master the essential Mac keyboard shortcuts
- Use Time Machine to back up your Mac
- Manage several desktops with Mission Control
- Link your iPhone to your Mac with Continuity
- Use tags and smart searches
- Compress a folder into a ZIP to send it
- Automate filing with smart folders
- Free up disk space without losing anything
- Use Google search with precise keywords
- Manage several tabs and browser windows
- Install useful extensions in your browser
- Clear your history and cookies safely
Windows PC
Master Windows 11 and its everyday tools
Beginner 13 skills
- Discover the Windows 11 Start menu
- Open and close an application without worry
- Find your way around File Explorer
- Adjust the sound, the brightness and the wifi
- Shut down and restart your PC properly
- Understand the Documents, Pictures and Downloads structure
- Create a new folder and give it a clear name
- Drag and drop a file into a folder
- Delete files and empty the bin safely
- Open a browser: Safari, Chrome or Edge
- Type a web address in the address bar
- Bookmark a site so you can come back to it quickly
- Run a simple search on Google
Intermediate 15 skills
- Search for a file with the search bar
- Install an app from the Microsoft Store
- Pin your programs to the taskbar
- Use Windows Mail, Calendar and Photos
- Turn on OneDrive backup on your PC
- Rename several files at once
- Sort your photos by year and by event
- Back up your documents to an external drive
- Use iCloud or OneDrive for your files
- Create, read and edit a PDF file
- Send and receive an email in Gmail or Outlook
- Attach a document to an email
- Filter out spam and unwanted emails
- Spot a scam email or a fake link
- Print a recipe or a blog article
Advanced 12 skills
- Master the essential Windows keyboard shortcuts
- Create a Windows restore point
- Manage several virtual desktops in Windows 11
- Use Task Manager to sort out a problem
- Use tags and smart searches
- Compress a folder into a ZIP to send it
- Automate filing with smart folders
- Free up disk space without losing anything
- Use Google search with precise keywords
- Manage several tabs and browser windows
- Install useful extensions in your browser
- Clear your history and cookies safely
The essential apps
to master on Mac and PC
The everyday tools we work on with you, split by world. No need to install 50 apps: just the ones that really matter.
On Mac
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Safari Apple browser -
Google Chrome The most popular browser -
Finder Mac file manager -
Mail Built-in email app -
Photos Sorting and organising photos -
App Store App store - VPN Browse safely
On Windows PC
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Microsoft Edge Built-in Windows browser - Google Chrome The most popular browser
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File Explorer Manage your Windows folders -
Outlook Microsoft email -
Windows Photos Sorting and organising photos -
Microsoft Store App store - VPN Browse safely
How your computer
lesson actually works
A simple way to learn at your own pace, at home or at our office in Eaux-Vives.
1
You call, we plan it together
A free five-minute call. We work out what you need (getting started, emails, photos, a career change) and set the priorities. You choose: at your home or in Eaux-Vives.
2
Your teacher guides you
The lesson takes place on your own computer (Mac or PC), with your files and your apps. We move at your pace, with no jargon, checking that every step has really landed.
3
You practise and you progress
After the lesson, homework made for you to do at home. Your teacher stays available on WhatsApp for your questions. Repetition is the key to doing it on your own.
Our students before and after
Three portraits of Geneva residents before and after their computer training. Seniors, professionals, sixth-formers: they all get there.
3 lessons
Emails · Photos · Video calls
Janine, 72
Retired · Champel
I was afraid of breaking the computer. I did not dare click on anything.
Janine manages her emails, sorts her photos and video calls her grandchildren without any help.
5 lessons
Windows 11 · Office · Files
Laurent, 55
Career change · Plainpalais
I had never used Excel. I was starting from zero for my new job.
Laurent is independent on Windows, manages his files at work and uses Office every day.
Windows 11 
Office Files 2 lessons
Mac tuned up · Tidy files
Kylian, 17
Sixth-form student · Eaux-Vives
My Mac was slowing down, files everywhere. I lost time on every single report.
Kylian has a tuned-up, tidy Mac. He finds his notes, his projects and his homework in a few clicks.
Mac OS Tidy files Optimisation 
A question about the computer course?
Let us talk it through for 10 minutes on the phone. It is free, with no commitment. And we answer honestly: if it is not right for you, we will say so.
Computer training
certificate in Geneva
At the end of your training we give you a personalised certificate of attendance. A concrete asset for your job search or your career change in Geneva.
- Topics covered: Mac, Windows PC, files, photos, internet, emails
- Skills acquired, listed by area and by level
- Number of hours of training completed
- Worth adding to your CV and showing to Geneva employers
An honest comparison
for computer lessons in Geneva
We are not the only option. Here are the serious alternatives in Geneva in 2026, and what genuinely differs.
| Criterion | Cours-Informatique.ch Our offer | Seniors workshop in Geneva (Pro Senectute, libraries) | Independent teacher (Anibis, word of mouth) | YouTube, Apple Support, family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Always one to one | Group of 5 to 15 people | One to one, but it varies | On your own (or with help from those around you) |
| Pace | Your pace, your computer, at your home | Fixed dates, fixed topic | Depends on when the teacher is free | Whenever you can, with no structure |
| Location | Your home (included in Eaux-Vives) or our Eaux-Vives office | On site (Plainpalais, local venues) | Varies with the arrangement | At home |
| Follow-up and adaptation | Homework, WhatsApp, certificate of attendance | Very limited, no individual follow-up | Depends on the teacher, rarely structured | No professional, you depend on those around you |
The best choice depends on your profile. Group courses are perfect if you are looking for social contact. Free tutorials suit you if you learn on your own. We are at our best when you want a concrete result, fast, without learning ten useless things and staying stuck on the one that matters.
Mac or PC? Our comparison
to help you choose in Geneva
Torn between a Mac and a PC? Here are the 5 key criteria to help you choose the computer that really suits you.
Criterion
Mac Windows PC Price
More expensive to buy (from 1 200 CHF)
Very flexible (from 500 CHF)
Applications
Apple ecosystem (Pages, Numbers, Photos)
Built-in Windows Office pack
Maintenance
Very little maintenance needed
Regular upkeep recommended
Lifespan
Around 7 years of use
Around 4 years on average
Best suited to
Creatives, seniors, intuitive use
Professionals, gamers, advanced office work
Good advice: there is no best machine, only the one that suits you. During the free call, your teacher helps you work out which computer fits your needs and your budget.
Complementary courses in Geneva
After the computer, many students carry on with the smartphone, office software or cybersecurity.
Beginner and Senior 
iPhone and Android smartphone
Photos, messaging, calendar, social media. Learn your phone and use it on your own.
Professional Popular 
Word and Excel
Build professional documents and spreadsheets. Essential at the office and at home.
Professional Popular 
Cybersecurity
Protect your data, spot online scams and secure your passwords.
How long does it take to learn?
For complete beginners and seniors, every hour of lessons saves dozens of hours of frustration: we start at switching the machine on and move at your pace.
Step 1
Discovery pack
1 to 5 h of one-to-one lessons
- Find your way around the computer (Finder on Mac or File Explorer on PC), create folders and find your files without stress.
- Send and receive emails with attachments, and manage your inbox without any fear of getting it wrong.
Step 2
Going further
6 to 12 h of one-to-one lessons
- Organise your photos, documents and downloads in a clear structure you can find your way back to in 10 seconds.
- Browse the internet safely, shop online and manage your accounts (PostFinance e-banking, SwissPass).
Step 3
Mastery
13 to 20 h of one-to-one lessons
- Solve the everyday problems yourself (slow computer, stuck update, printer that stops responding).
- Back up your data automatically (Time Machine on Mac, Windows backup) and never lose a file again.
These steps are orders of magnitude. We work out the exact number of hours together, based on your goal, your pace and your availability. Call us for free personalised advice.
Frequently asked questions
about the computer course
Do you offer Mac and PC computer lessons at home in Geneva?
Yes. We teach computer lessons at home across the whole canton of Geneva, and in companies too. Your teacher coming to you makes the lesson more comfortable and perfectly suited to your own set-up. Areas covered: Geneva city centre, Carouge, Plainpalais, Eaux-Vives, Champel, Petit-Saconnex, Servette, Saint-Jean, Pâquis, Acacias, Grand-Lancy, Petit-Lancy, Meyrin, Vernier, Onex, Chêne-Bourg, Chêne-Bougeries, Thônex, Veyrier, Cologny, Versoix, Bellevue, Pregny-Chambésy, Confignon, Plan-les-Ouates, Troinex, Bernex.
Can I have the lesson on my own computer?
Yes, and we even recommend it. Lessons take place on your own Mac or PC, with your software, your files and your real set-up. You learn in real conditions and you can apply straight away what you have just seen.
Can the lessons help me prepare for a new job?
Yes. Our Mac and PC computer lessons are very often taken when someone is starting a new job, changing role or returning to work. We work directly on the tools genuinely used in companies: managing files, emails, Word, Excel, browsing the internet and organising your workstation. The aim is for you to be up and running quickly, without stress.
Is it suitable if I am moving from Windows to Mac, or the other way round?
Yes. This happens very often. We help you understand the differences between Mac and PC: the shortcut equivalents, the way folders are organised, the settings and the habits to change. You avoid the classic mistakes and feel comfortable from the very first hours.
Can I learn only what I really need?
Yes. Our computer lessons are built entirely around you. There is no fixed programme. We focus only on what is blocking you or what is useful in your personal or working life. That approach makes learning faster and more effective.
Are these lessons useful even if I do not use the computer every day?
Yes. In fact these lessons are ideal if you use the computer now and then and would like to feel more at ease, work faster and avoid getting stuck when something important comes up.
Does the Mac and PC computer course come with a certificate in Geneva?
At the end of your computer training, we give you a personalised certificate of attendance setting out the topics covered (Mac, Windows, files, photos, internet, emails), the skills you have acquired and the number of hours completed. This certificate is worth adding to your CV for Geneva employers, in particular when you are starting a new job, changing career or returning to work.
How much does a computer lesson or course cost in Geneva?
Our one-to-one Mac and PC computer lessons and courses are charged at 140 CHF/h, with no commitment and no subscription. You decide the pace that suits you, lesson by lesson.
- Travel to your home: included in the Eaux-Vives area, 20 to 100 CHF for other neighbourhoods and municipalities depending on distance.
- Gift cards: 2h (300 CHF), 4h (600 CHF), 8h (1 200 CHF) and 12h (1 800 CHF), valid for 12 months.
- Referrals: recommend someone close to you and receive one free hour of lessons.
- Annual training voucher: if the course serves your working life, you can apply to the State of Geneva for a subsidy, before the course starts.
Call 078 238 20 71 for free advice on the number of hours that fits your goal: getting started, taking control, changing career or starting a new job.
