Technology for Beginners

Technology class

Practice your technology skills with these websites or take a class with Siouxland Libraries at no cost. 

No access? No problem. Siouxland Libraries offers free computer use and Wi-Fi. Learn more here.

No Internet? See if you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Digital Learn Resources

Free computer courses in Spanish and English.

Gain confidence in and experience with:

  • Basic searching
  • Navigating websites
  • Email
  • Using a PC/Mac
  • Using a mobile device
  • Buying a plane ticket
  • and more!

GFC Global Resources

Free lessons, videos, and interactive games in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Gain confidence in and experience with:

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Email (specifically Gmail)
  • Internet
  • Computer basics (like using a mouse)
  • Windows/Mac OS/Linux
  • Online Safety
  • and more!

LinkedIn Learning

Unlimited, anytime, anywhere access to an online learning site that offers nearly 6,000 courses and over 205,000 video tutorials on a variety of topics. Log in using your library card number and PIN.
Download the LinkedIn Learning app: iOS | Android
Note: When logging in to the app, the "Library ID" is siouxlandlib.

Gain confidence and experience with these courses: 

  • Learning Computer Security and Internet Safety
  • Five Things That Work in All Applications
  • Google Cloud Foundations
  • Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
  • and more!

Typing.com

Learn to type for free and at your own pace. Go beyond typing with digital citizenship, coding and career preparation.