Learn new technology skills can be intimidating at the best of times. Trying to learn them online, on your own, can be even more difficult. Here are our favorite ways to learn new skills online.
Lynda.com for Libraries
Access thousands of online video courses and exercise files that will help you learn software, creative, and business skills from the best in the business. Use your library card number and PIN (last four digits) to register, and always access your free Library Edition from this link. You can access this service from anywhere.
Tech Boomers
Access over 100 free online courses just for older adults with Tech Boomers! Learn about data privacy, online shopping, FaceTime, and so much more. Discover how to save money while streaming videos online. Find out how to choose the right help desk ticket system for your small business. You can even get back to basics with introductory technology courses.
GCFLearnFree
GCFLearnFree is another long-trusted learning website for adults. View Microsoft Office tutorials, learn how to get started with Zoom, and watch how Olympic high jumper Dick Fosbury used critical thinking skills for optimize his performance. This website is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; you can change the language using the button on the top right corner of the website.
Tech-Talk
Tech-Talk arms students, busy professionals, and community members with the missing technology and communications skills they need to achieve excellence in the workplace. Tech-Talk is a premier collection of articles and videos, written each week by top training experts for busy professionals and aspiring students. It helps people stay up-to-date in using technology and become better communicators in the workplace.
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