Virtual Skills Training & Online Resources

Microsoft Learning Partnership

Get access to a variety of free digital learning courses from Microsoft.  Microsoft Digital Literacy is for anyone with basic reading skills who wants to learn the fundamentals of using digital technologies. Users need the most up to date web browser (i.e. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Opera), and a good internet connection (500+ Kbps speed).

IBM Skills

IBM offers free webinars, online courses, programs and badge credentials to help students, professionals, job seekers and small businesses build critical skills through free online courses, programs.

Free Online Self-Paced Training Resources

Digital Literacy Assessment
Provider Course Title
Northstar Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Assessment - Northstar Online Learning

 

Computer Basics
Provider Course Title
GCF Global Computer Basics - GCF Global
Digital Learn Why use a computer? - Digital Learn
GCF Global What is a Computer? - GCF Global
Digital Learn Getting Started on a Computer - Digital Learn
Northstar Digital Literacy Basic Computer Skills - Northstar
Digital Learn Using a PC (Windows) - Digital Learn
GCF Global Understanding Operating Systems - GCF Global
GCF Global All About Mac-OS
GCF Global Informatica Basica (Spanish)

 

Internet Basics
Provider Course Title
GCF Global What is the Internet?
GCF Global Connecting to the Internet
Digital Learn Basic Search
Digital Learn Navigating a Website
Digital Learn Internet Privacy
Digital Learn Online Safety - Accounts & Passwords
Digital Learn Online Safety - Online Fraud & Scams
GCF Global Online Safety For Kids

 

Email Basics
Provider Course Title
Digital Learn Intro to Email - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Intro to Email: Beyond the Bsaics - Digital Learn
Northstar Digital Literacy Using Email - Northstar
GCF Global Introduction to Gmail -GCF Global
GCF Global Email Basics (Spanish)

 

Cell Phone Basics
Provider Course Title
Digital Learn Using an Android Mobile Device - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Using an IOS Mobile Device - Digital Learn

 

Digital Skills for Job Seekers
Provider Course Title
Digital Learn Online-job Searching - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Applying For Jobs Online - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Creating Resumes - Digital Learn
Northstar Digital Literacy Career Search Skills - Northstar Online Learning

 

Essential Software Skills
Provider Course Title
GCF Global Getting started with Word - GCF Global
GCF Global Getting started with Excel - GCF Global
GCF Global Getting Started with Powerpoint - GCF Global
Digital Learn Miscrosoft Word - Digital Learn

 

Everyday Tasks Using a Device
Provider Course Title
Digital Learn Online Shopping - Buy a Plane Ticket - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Creating a Basic Budget with Excel - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Introduction to Google Maps - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Searching Videos on Youtube - Digital Learn
Digital Learn Using MyHealthFinder for Preventive Care