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Online Shopping Basics

Carts, checkout, delivery and knowing a real store from a fake one. This course is written in plain language, moves at your pace, and never assumes you have used technology before. Every lesson includes clear steps, examples and a short knowledge check so you can be sure the skill stuck.

Duration
55 min
Lessons
6 lessons
Quizzes
1 quiz
Instructor
The Luc Cochran Foundation
Last updated
Updated August 31, 2026

What you’ll learn

  • Complete a purchase safely

Course curriculum

Finding Items and Using the Cart

Learn how to search for products and manage your virtual shopping basket.

  1. 1How Online Stores WorkUnderstand the basic parts of an online shop.8 min
  2. 2Managing Your CartAdd, remove, and change quantities of items in a shopping cart.10 min

Safe Checkout and Payment

Learn how to enter your information safely and recognize secure websites.

  1. 1Identifying Secure SitesVerify if a website is safe for entering payment information.10 min
  2. 2The Checkout ProcessNavigate the steps of an online checkout form.12 min

Tracking and Returns

Learn how to follow your package and what to do if you need to send it back.

  1. 1Tracking Your DeliveryFind and use a tracking number to see where a package is.7 min
  2. 2Returns and RefundsUnderstand how to return an unwanted item and get your money back.8 min

Online Shopping Basics Quiz

Passing score 70% · unlimited attempts

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Who this course is for

  • Adults new to technology
  • Seniors building confidence
  • Job seekers
  • Students and families