- 1). Attend classes at your local community college or at training institutions that include computer skills in their curricula. Training facilities such as New Horizons or ONLC are located in most major metropolitan areas nationwide and offer a variety of computer courses. If you are a novice who wishes to learn the most fundamental skills or if you are looking for specialized computer skills training, you will be able to find computer courses at these schools.
- 2). Enhance your current computer skills or learn new ones by taking free online courses through the Goodwill Community Foundation. All you need is a computer and Internet access to be able to take courses such as Computer Basics, Internet 101, Word and Excel. Simply follow along as the facilitator teaches you via video. You can read the accompanying documentation as well.
- 3). Learn basic computer skills from your computer desktop by purchasing educational CDs such as the Video Professor program. You can watch CDs from this program at your own pace and learn basic computer skills such as using the Internet or Microsoft Office. Besides the cost of purchasing the program, you will have to pay for shipping as well.
- 4). Watch videos if there are specific computer skills you are looking to acquire. You can find videos on YouTube that teach computer skills in a variety of areas. YouTube is a good resource for learning how to perform basic functions such as how to hook up a peripheral, like a camera or a printer, to your setup. If you're looking for something more advanced, check out a membership site such as Lynda.com. This site has a wealth of eLearning training that you can access to learn specific computer software and to gain additional computer know-how. The videos, run from your desktop, feature an experienced instructor who shows you how to use the software. There is a fee for membership to this site; however, a few of the training modules are free. If you purchase a premium membership, you can access workbooks to enhance your computer education.
- 5). Contact your public library or your state employment commission to see what kind of computer skills training is available in your specific location. Many public libraries have free computer courses that teach basic skills such as using Windows or how to use a keyboard.
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