Adult Basic Education (ABE): Computer skills

New Computer Users

New User Tutorial
If you've never used a computer before, this tutorial will introduce you to some basic computer skills, such as holding and moving a mouse, clicking, scrolling, and using pull-down menus.

Computer Basics (from Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101)
What the author describes as "Driver's Ed for the computer," this free online class covers the basics of computer use in a friendly, easy-to-understand format.
Computer Basics Quick Reference Card
CustomGuides provides a two-page reference card that covers the general concepts, vocabulary, and parts of a computer.
GCFLearnFree.org free online classes
Free online classes in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel. Registration (free) is required. Begin with the computer basics tutorial.
Northstar Basic Computer Skills Assessment
This free assessment of basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online employs online, self-guided modules in eight areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, Microsoft Word, Social Media, and Microsoft Excel.

Good Typing
Take a free, online typing course with guided lessons. Tip: Click "try it without registering" on the left-hand side.