We recommend the FREE online learning resources listed below. Explore these self-paced online options to grow your tech skills. If you need assistance getting started or if you run into questions, please request an one-on-one Book a Librarian session.

Computer Essentials/Basics

Are you looking to learn computer basics and skills? Existing lessons and programs will help you learn the essentials and dive deeper into specific technology topics. Here are some popular websites that can be great resources:

• DigitalLearn.org

  DigitalLearn.org is an online hub for digital literacy support and training that provides intentional, foundational instruction to be taken at the pace of the learner.

• GCFGlobal.org

  From Microsoft Office, to email, reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers free learning resources on more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons and more than 2,000 videos, completely free.

• Digital Skills Library
  Follow video lessons and hands-on activities designed to build skills.

When you click on the link, you will be taken to a webpage with a group of lessons on that specific topic. You can use your computer, tablet, or even your phone to access any of these lessons and start learning today.

• Computer Basics:
• GCFGlobal: Computer Basics and Tutorials
• Digital Skills Library: “Gateway Skills”

• Email 101:
• GCF Email Tutorials
• Digital Learn: Intro to Email

• Internet Browsing 101:
• GFC Internet Tutorials
• Digital Skills Library – Information Skills

Intermediate

Are you looking for lessons to level up your skills? See intermediate computer skills topics from a few different resources.

When you click on the links, you’ll be taken to a webpage with a group of lessons on that specific topic. You can use your computer, tablet, or even your phone to access any of these lessons and start learning today.

• Google Workspace:
• DigitalLearn Google Tools
• GCFGlobal Google Tutorials
• Google – Workspace Training

• Microsoft Office Suite:
• GCFGlobal Microsoft Office Tutorials
• Microsoft Office Suite Training
• Microsoft 365 Training

• Staying Safe Online:
• GCFGlobal Online Safety Tutorial
• National Cybersecurity Alliance Resources

• General Digital Skills
  • GCFGlobal
    
    

Advanced

• AARP Learn
  AARP is here to help connect you to the resources and information to help you make decisions that are right for YOU!
  
  
• GCFGlobal
  With GCFGlobal’s Skills for Today, you’ll discover advanced topics such as how wearable work, learn how the sharing economy and the freelance world function, and get tips on protecting yourself from credit card scams, Internet trolls, ransomware, and more.
  
  
• HP LIFE
  Free, skills-training program for entrepreneurs, business owners, and lifelong learners all over the world. Click either the “Join for Free” or “Enroll Now” to create your new profile and get started today! (offline capabilities, multiple languages, certificates of completion).