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Digital skills

Learn My Way

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.

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

GCF Learn

Free courses covering internet skills, email, social media, Google, smartphones and tablets, digital photography and image editing.

The Skills Toolkit

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

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.