Digital FoundationsA program of The Luc Cochran Foundation

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BeginnerGetting Started

Getting Started With Computers

Turn a computer on, find your way around the screen, and get comfortable from your very first click.

2h 30m 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Online Safety Basics

The handful of habits that prevent most online trouble.

1h 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Internet Basics

What the internet actually is, and how to move around it safely.

2h 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

AI for Beginners

Use an AI assistant safely and get useful answers.

1h 45m 6 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Using Windows 11

The Start menu, taskbar, settings and everyday tasks in Windows 11.

3h 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Creating Strong Passwords

Build passwords you can remember but nobody can guess.

1h 15m 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Online Scams

Current scams, the pressure tactics behind them, and what to do.

1h 5m 6 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Using a Mouse

Click, double-click, right-click, scroll and drag with practice you can repeat.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

Creating a Resume

Build a resume that gets read, from a blank page.

1h 50m 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Introduction to Email

What email is, what an address means, and how a message travels.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Smartphone Basics

Home screen, settings and everyday phone tasks.

1h 20m 6 lessons
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BeginnerMicrosoft Office

Microsoft Word Basics

Create, format, save and print a document.

1h 30m 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

A calm, jargon-free explanation of what AI is and is not.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Spotting Suspicious Emails

The warning signs in a message that is trying to trick you.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Basic Search

Ask a search engine a good question and understand the results.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

AI Scam Awareness

Voice cloning, fake videos and AI-written scam messages.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerSocial Media

Social Media Privacy

Who can see your posts, photos and details.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerDigital Money Skills

Payment App Safety

Cash App, Venmo, Zelle — and the scams around them.

40 min 5 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Using a Keyboard

Typing, shift, caps lock, shortcuts and the keys people find confusing.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Phishing

How fake messages work and how to refuse them.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMicrosoft Office

Microsoft Excel Basics

Cells, rows, columns and your first spreadsheet.

1h 35m 6 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Managing Files & Folders

Save, find, rename, move and delete your documents without losing them.

1h 10m 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Sending Email

Write, address, check and send a message you can be proud of.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

Writing Better AI Prompts

Small changes that make AI answers far more useful.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

Online Job Searching

Find real openings and keep track of applications.

1h 10m 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Understanding Wi-Fi

What Wi-Fi is, how to connect, and what the symbols mean.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Installing Apps

Find, install, update and remove apps safely.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Email Attachments

Attach a file, and open one someone sent you.

35 min 5 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Computer Parts Explained

Monitor, tower, mouse, keyboard, ports and cables in plain English.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGoogle Workspace

Gmail

Send, organise and search your Gmail.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Multi-Factor Authentication

The second step that stops most account break-ins.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Web Browsers

Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox — tabs, address bar and settings.

1h 6 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

Applying for Jobs Online

Online applications, uploads and follow-up.

1h 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Google Maps

Directions, transit, saved places and street view.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Online Banking Basics

Sign in, check balances and move money.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Video Conferencing

Joining, muting, camera settings and screen sharing.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

AI for Job Searching

Use AI to prepare, not to pretend.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Basic Computer Troubleshooting

What to try first when something freezes, disappears or will not open.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGoogle Workspace

Google Account Basics

One account for Gmail, Drive, Docs and more.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Taking and Sharing Photos

Camera basics and sending photos to family.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Online Shopping Basics

Carts, checkout, delivery and knowing a real store from a fake one.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerSocial Media

Social Media Basics

What each platform is for and how to start carefully.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

Virtual Interviews

Camera, lighting, sound and answering well on video.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

AI Safety

Privacy, accuracy and knowing when not to rely on AI.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGoogle Workspace

Google Drive

Upload, organise and share files online.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Online Banking Safety

Bank online with confidence and catch problems early.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMicrosoft Office

Creating a Household Budget in Excel

Build a working monthly budget step by step.

1h 10m 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Mobile Security

Lock screens, updates and app permissions.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Paying Bills Online

One-off payments and automatic payments explained.

45 min 7 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

Avoiding Job Scams

Fake recruiters, fee requests and cheque scams.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGoogle Workspace

Google Docs

Write and share documents in your browser.

1h 7 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Why Use Technology?

See what technology can actually do for your daily life before you learn any buttons.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerSocial Media

Facebook Basics

Friends, posts, groups and staying in touch.

55 min 6 lessons
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IntermediateOnline Safety

Identity Theft

How personal information gets stolen and how to lock it down.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

Deepfakes

Fake video and voice — and how to verify.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Video Calling

FaceTime, WhatsApp and Google Meet on a phone.

35 min 7 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

YouTube Basics

Search, watch, subscribe, and use captions and playback speed.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMicrosoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Slides, text, images and presenting.

1h 15m 6 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

Professional Email Etiquette

Write work email that sounds capable and clear.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerSocial Media

Recognizing Misinformation

Check before you share.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Protecting Children Online

Practical settings and conversations for families.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Creating Online Accounts

Sign-ups, verification emails and keeping track.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerDigital Money Skills

Digital Payments

Tap to pay, mobile wallets and payment apps.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Zoom Basics

Everything you need for your first Zoom meeting.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerAI & Emerging Technology

Fact-Checking AI

Always verify. Here is how.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Internet Privacy

Cookies, tracking, and how much you are really sharing.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Scanning Documents With Your Phone

Turn paper into a clean PDF you can email.

30 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerHealthcare Technology

Telehealth Basics

Prepare for and join a video appointment with a clinician.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerDigital Money Skills

Creating a Basic Digital Budget

Track what comes in and what goes out.

55 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Laptop Basics

Lids, trackpads, charging and caring for a portable computer.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerJob & Career Skills

LinkedIn Basics

Build a profile and connect with purpose.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Bookmarks & Browser Tabs

Keep the pages you use often one click away.

30 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerHealthcare Technology

Patient Portals

Results, messages and appointments in one place.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerOnline Safety

Public Wi-Fi Safety

What is safe to do on the library or coffee shop network.

30 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Backing Up Your Phone

Never lose your photos and contacts again.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Email Organization

Folders, labels, archiving and getting an inbox under control.

40 min 5 lessons
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BeginnerGoogle Workspace

Google Calendar

Appointments, reminders and shared calendars.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Cloud Storage

What the cloud is and how to use it safely.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEmail & Communication

Messaging Applications

Text, WhatsApp and group chats explained.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMicrosoft Office

Microsoft Outlook Basics

Email, calendar and contacts in one place.

1h 6 lessons
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BeginnerDigital Money Skills

Online Subscription Management

Find, review and cancel what you are paying for.

35 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerGetting Started

Computer Accessibility Basics

Bigger text, higher contrast, screen readers and voice typing.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerHealthcare Technology

Finding Reliable Health Information Online

Tell trustworthy health sources from the rest.

40 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerEveryday Digital Life

Online Appointment Scheduling

Book and manage appointments on the web.

30 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

QR Codes

What those square codes do and when not to scan one.

20 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMobile Devices

Mobile Accessibility Features

Bigger text, magnifier, voice control and hearing support.

40 min 6 lessons
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IntermediateInternet & Web

Advanced Search

Narrow results by site, date, file type and exact phrase.

50 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerMicrosoft Office

OneDrive Basics

Store files in the cloud and reach them anywhere.

45 min 6 lessons
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BeginnerInternet & Web

Online Forms

Fill in and submit forms without losing your work.

35 min 6 lessons
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Total learning time available: 78h 20m