Digital Literacy
What is digital Literacy?
Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. Often, underserved adults lack basic computer and digital literacy skills. Even more lack digital certifications and advanced skills that have helped so many others to more easily navigate the workforce and everyday life.Currently, we offer basic Digital Literacy classes, as well as workplace recognized MS and G Suite certifications, and regular, topic-specific, live trainings for real life applications.Currently ALL courses are ONLINE ONLY. We look forward to rejoining learners for in-person classes in our office and at local libraries as soon as it is safe to do so.
beginner computer skills
The purpose of these courses are to develop and improve your digital literacy skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy Program. Throughout the duration of this course, you will be assessed on your knowledge of digital literacy essentials for different subjects including computer, internet, and email skills, Windows 10 and Mac OS operating systems, and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. To participate in this course, you can use your Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. Tests are administered at the beginning to assess your skill level in these areas, and at the end to observe the progress you have made. The duration of this course is four weeks.
For future registration dates and information, contact Raul Marin, Senior Manager of Community Resources, at digitalskills@lcmcmd.org
workplace & advanced computer skills
These classes are convenient and designed for students to work at your own pace. They can be conducted on any Windows or Mac OS desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. These courses help learners gain invaluable skills that prepare them for problem solving in a digital world and to demonstrate to employers mastery of valuable digital skills. A certificate of completion is granted at the completion of each course. Students who feel they are prepared to take a certification test should contact digitalskills@lcmcmd.org to receive a voucher for payment.
To enroll:
Click "Sign in" in the top right
Sign in with your Google account, or create a new one
Click "I am a student"
To begin a class
Click "Join a class"
Enter a class code
certification classes
*The programs in parentheses are the MS equivalent of the G Suite program. There are separate certifications for the actual MS versions.
G Suite Sheets (Excel) Certification: Use code vr8r62
G Suite Drive Certification: Use code fttq5n
G Suite Docs (Word) Certification: Use code ghzcbw
G Suite Slides (PowerPoint) Certification: Use code 3tm9dj
G Suite Gmail Certification: Use code fr32yd
G Suite Hangouts Certification: Use code 4pvyrt
business/entrepreneur classes
How to Create Your Business Profile on Google: Use code vxvfj7
Write a Business Plan: Use code x6brcg
Build Your Online Business: Use code 9btjr3
job prep classes
How to Job Search on Google: Use code 56prfh
Start Your Resume: Use code w7rjwk
Write a Cover Letter for Your Job: Use code np2j6g
For any questions, concerns, or further assistance, contact Raul Marin, Senior Manager of Community Resources, at digitalskills@lcmcmd.org.
