Computer Skills Development
Online Computer Skill lessons from Dickinson (ND)'s Adult Learning Center
Learn a range of computer skills starting with the very basics and working up from there in this FREE series of lessons made available by the Dickinson (ND) Adult Learning Center. From just logging on and using the mouse and keyboard, to using e-mail, researching on the internet, and the basics of the common Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) needed for college and working-world success. Watch a helpful video presentation on each topic, and then work through the student exercises.
Build MS Excel Skills
Learn and practice the basics and more advanced operations of this powerful analytic software tool.
Whether you're just a beginner or advanced user, these sites contain tutorials and examples to improve your data skills.
Excel Easy
Learn how to use functions, pivot tables, create charts and graphs to take your data analysis to the next level!
Automate Excel
Tutorial modules in lesson format show you how to do the most common and helpful Excel data analysis operations.
(Re)Learn full keyboard typing skills
You're not going to try to tap out a term paper on your phone with two thumbs, are you?!
Try these sites to learn (again?) how to type fast on a full computer keyboard (like a professional!)
Learn Typing.org
Beginner and advanced typing lessons, as well as timed typing tests.
Work through a series of lessons and games to get better without frustration.
Power Typing.com
Learn typing to music to develop rhythmical typing! Learn through lessons and games; good for kids and adults!
Typing.com
Free typing speed tests, lessons, and interactive games to improve your keyboarding skills.
Great for all ages and abilities! *Site discloses that it does come with advertisements that can be completely removed for a small fee.