Computer Training Resources

• Ratatype - Ratatype is a social online typing tutor that allows users to master their typing skills, challenge their friends in typing speed and accuracy, or earn typing certificates.
• FreeTypingGame.Net - Test your typing skills.
• Ten Key Test Practice - 10-key typing (using the numeric keyboard).

• Introducing the Mouse - Beginner mouse use. 
• Mousercising - More mouse practice. 
• GCF Tutorial
• Senior Net Mouse Tutorial - Mouse skills for seniors. 
• Ejercicios del ratónEjercicios del ratón - En español. 

• Microsoft Online Training for Office: Online tutorials for Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.
• Learning Express Library Software Tutorials: Interactive video tutorials to master computer and internet basics, popular software programs (Microsoft Office), and more. It requires a library card and a free account set-up.
• GCFLearnFree.org: Online tutorials on everything from computer basics to social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc). You can choose to follow a Lesson, click through an Interactive, take a quiz in the Extras, or watch a Video.

For beginners, we recommend the following sequence:

1. Computer Basics - Getting started with desktop and laptop computers.
2. Internet 101 - Tips for browsing and strategies for searching online.
3. Internet Safety - Avoid the most common threats and learn how to protect your data and privacy.
4. Email 101 - Introduction to email basics, etiquette and safety.
5. Beyond Email - Chat, Skype, blogging and more.

Niche Academy Online Tutorials