We offer resources to help you develop and improve the technology skills that are so important in the digital age.
- Free online courses for in-demand technology skills, including basic Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Short courses on topics and tasks such as computer basics, Facebook, online scams, buying a plane ticket and Android devices. Videos are required for lessons, and closed captioning is available.
- An open repository of free learning resources designed to help all adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational and career goals.
- Teach and learn practical digital skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow with free video lessons.
- Over 200 tutorials on a wide range of technology topics from computer basics, to Microsoft Office, Mac, Google and more. Includes some tutorials in Chinese, Russian, Arabic, French, Norwegian, Bahasa Indonesia, Greek, Dutch, Polish and Kyrgyz. Most lessons are video-based and sound is available only in English but closed captioning is available in most languages.
- Introduces beginning computer users to the “mouse” and “cursor” for navigating computer screens, with practice opportunities.
- A collection of online tutorials on common computer applications and popular websites and social media platforms, covering topics such as online dating, shopping, travel and entertainment. Tutorials are text and image-based.
- Provides tutorials and typing practice for beginning keyboard users. Registration is optional for those wishing to keep track of learning progress. Video-based; closed captioning available.
- These classes and workshops teach students the basic skills needed to be competitive in today’s job market and connect them with rewarding job opportunities.
- A free training center for anyone who is curious about cloud computing and future job possibilities in the cloud. The center is designed to help people with little to no technology background.
- Offers hands-on technology training at no cost to learners throughout Seattle.
Learn Microsoft Office and technology skills online through Microsoft Learn. This free program is available to all Washington State residents.
Test and improve your computer skills for work, school and everyday life with Northstar Digital Literacy.