Digital Literacy Foundations

New to computers, or just want to feel confident before you take on a certification? Digital Literacy Foundations meets you exactly where you are. Go from the very basics — turning on a device, using a mouse, sending an email — all the way to the software and online skills today's jobs expect. Everything is 100% online and self-paced, so you can learn around your life, and it's the ideal on-ramp to any of our certification programs.

Unlike free how-to videos that simply play and leave you on your own, this course gives you structure, hands-on practice, and a recognized credential you can actually show an employer.

What you will learn

• Essential computer skills — using a device, the internet, and email
• Navigating both Windows and Mac
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
• Staying safe online: cybersecurity basics and protecting your digital footprint
• Career search skills, telehealth, social media, information literacy, and the basics of AI

How you will benefit

• Earn a recognized certificate and digital badge in each of 18 skill areas
• Gain the confidence to begin a full certification program
• Build the everyday digital skills employers expect

Essential Computer Skills

• Basic Computer Skills
• Internet Basics
• Using Email
• Windows
• Mac OS
• Phone Keyboard & Login Basics

Essential Software Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Docs

Using Technology in Daily Life

• Social Media
• Information Literacy
• Career Search Skills
• Accessing Telehealth Appointments
• Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
• Your Digital Footprint
• Cybersecurity Basics
• AI Basics

Score 85% or higher on a proctored assessment to earn a recognized certificate and digital badge in each skill area. Take your assessment online from anywhere, or in person at our Indianapolis center — real, shareable proof of skill for your résumé or LinkedIn.

• A computer or laptop with a keyboard and a mouse or trackpad
• An internet connection and a modern web browser
• Available in English and Spanish

Do I need any experience? No. This course is designed for complete beginners — nothing is too basic to start here.

Is it self-paced? Yes. It's 100% online and self-paced, so you can go as slowly as you like and revisit anything.

What do I get? A recognized certificate and digital badge in each of 18 skill areas.

How is this different from free videos? You get real structure, hands-on practice, and a credential that proves what you can do — not just tutorials.