Digital skills
Learn My Way
Free courses to help beginners learn online basics and stay safe online. There are also courses for people who already have some digital skills. These include how to use a computer or tablet, improve your health, manage your money and find work online.
TheComputerSchool IT Resources Centre – access in libraries
TheComputerSchool IT Resources Centre - in libraries
Free online technology training on a wide range of topics
Computer and technology basics, internet safety and security
Training for tablets, devices, apps and operating systems
TheComputerSchool IT Resources Centre – access outside libraries
TheComputerSchool IT Resources Centre - outside libraries
Sign in using your library card number
Lancashire libraries Niche Academy
Lancashire libraries Niche Academy
Learn digital skills including how to use Excel, Word and Google Docs
Learn about social media including how to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
Digital Unite technology guide
Digital Unite technology guides
More than 400 how‑to guides to help you learn skills and improve your knowledge. Read Easy guides are also available.
GCF Learn
Free courses covering internet skills, email, social media, Google, smartphones and tablets, digital photography and image editing.
The Skills Toolkit
Free, high‑quality digital and numeracy courses to help build your skills, progress in work and improve your job prospects.
The Digital Garage
Support for small businesses, charities and start‑ups in Lancashire
Free tutorials on topics including your website, online marketing and more
Recommended websites
Our Good Web Guide includes a selection of useful sites to help you learn digital skills, solve common problems and find support if you have a disability.