Virtual Skills Training & Online Resources
Free Computer Classes at Pratt Library
Attend courses or work one-on-one with a Digital Navigator to build your skills. Visit prattlibrary.org/services/computer-training to register or learn more.
Free Computer Classes at Senior Centers
These free classes are designed to help older adults become more comfortable using computers, smartphones, and other digital tools. Register now.
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 |
Computer Basics | |
| Provider | Course Title |
| GCF Global | Computer Basics |
| Digital Learn | Why use a computer? |
| GCF Global | What is a Computer? |
| Digital Learn | Getting Started on a Computer |
| Northstar Digital Literacy | Basic Computer Skills |
| Digital Learn | Using a PC (Windows) |
| GCF Global | Understanding Operating Systems |
| 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 and Passwords |
| Digital Learn | Online Safety: Online Fraud and Scams |
| GCF Global | Online Safety For Kids |
Email Basics | |
| Provider | Course Title |
| Digital Learn | Intro to Email |
| Digital Learn | Intro to Email: Beyond the Basics |
| Northstar Digital Literacy | Using Email |
| GCF Global | Introduction to Gmail |
| GCF Global | Email Basics (Spanish) |
Cell Phone Basics | |
| Provider | Course Title |
| Digital Learn | Using an Android Mobile Device |
| Digital Learn | Using an IOS Mobile Device |
Digital Skills for Job Seekers | |
| Provider | Course Title |
| Digital Learn | Online-job Searching |
| Digital Learn | Applying For Jobs Online |
| Digital Learn | Creating Resumes |
| Northstar Digital Literacy | Career Search Skills |
Essential Software Skills | |
| Provider | Course Title |
| GCF Global | Getting started with Word |
| GCF Global | Getting started with Excel |
| GCF Global | Getting Started with Powerpoint |
| Digital Learn | Miscrosoft Word |
Everyday Tasks Using a Device | |
| Provider | Course Title |
| Digital Learn | Online Shopping: Buying a Plane Ticket |
| Digital Learn | Creating a Basic Budget with Excel |
| Digital Learn | Introduction to Google Maps |
| Digital Learn | Searching Videos on Youtube |
| Digital Learn | Using MyHealthFinder for Preventive Care |