Adult learners learning on their own

Start learning practical digital skills

Learn job-ready skills from anywhere with our video-based lessons, free of charge

Why Applied Digital Skills works

Lessons for learning anytime, free of charge

Video-based lessons allow you to work at your own pace

Gain job-ready skills

Learn skills to help you get a new job or promotion, improve your communication at work and more

Project-based lessons

Finish each lesson with a useful project like a budget, resume or business plan

No tech experience required

Build confidence as videos guide you through each skill

Check out our most popular lessons

Job seekers
Everyday life
Small business owners
Financial literacy

Job seekersexpand_more

Write a Cover Letter for a Job or Career Change

Explain your skills and experiences to a potential employer by writing a compelling...

  • Skills taught:
  • Document formatting
  • Effective communication
  • Internet search
  • Using:
  • Docs

Start a Resume

Create an effective resume that highlights your experience and achievements using a...

  • Skills taught:
  • Document formatting
  • Resume writing
  • Using:
  • Docs

Use Google to Get a New Job

Conduct a successful job search using digital tools.

  • Skills taught:
  • Document formatting
  • Resume writing
  • Spreadsheet organization
  • Using:
  • Docs
  • Search
  • Sheets
  • Slides

Get started

Access our library of lessons to begin learning practical digital skills

Start now

Everyday lifeexpand_more

Make a Family Newsletter

Share news about your family by making a family newsletter in Google Docs.

  • Skills taught:
  • Communication
  • Document formatting
  • File sharing
  • Using:
  • Docs

Use Digital Tools for Everyday Tasks

Learn to communicate more efficiently through emails, internet search, and digital documents.

  • Skills taught:
  • Account creation
  • Effective communication
  • Gmail features
  • Using:
  • Docs
  • Drive
  • Gmail
  • Search

Use Google Drive to Organize Files and Folders

Organize your files by creating folders in Google Drive.

  • Skills taught:
  • Digital collaboration
  • File organization
  • File sharing
  • Using:
  • Drive

Get started

Access our library of lessons to begin learning practical digital skills

Start now

Small business ownersexpand_more

Create Your Business Profile on Google

Manage the way your business information appears across Google Search and Maps by...

  • Skills taught:
  • Account creation
  • Communication
  • Internet search
  • Using:
  • Maps
  • Search

Build Your Online Business

Create, promote, and manage an online business using digital tools.

  • Skills taught:
  • Digital publication
  • Document formatting
  • Spreadsheet organization
  • Using:
  • Docs
  • Drawings
  • Sites
  • Slides

Write a Business Plan

Define and organize your business's growth by writing a business plan.

  • Skills taught:
  • Communication
  • Internet search
  • Writing strategies
  • Using:
  • Docs
  • Search

Get started

Access our library of lessons to begin learning practical digital skills

Start now

Financial literacyexpand_more

Plan and Budget

Analyze spending, research costs, and plan for purchases using a spreadsheet.

  • Skills taught:
  • Conditional formulas
  • Data analysis
  • Organizing data
  • Using:
  • Apps script
  • Maps
  • Search
  • Sheets

Track your Monthly Expenses

Use a spreadsheet to track your monthly expenses.

  • Skills taught:
  • Conditional formulas
  • Organizing data
  • Spreadsheet organization
  • Using:
  • Sheets

Estimate Financing for Your Business Plan

Project expenses, profits, and losses for your first year in business using a spreadsheet.

  • Skills taught:
  • Document formatting
  • Effective communication
  • Identify relevant data
  • Organizing data
  • Using:
  • Docs
  • Sheets

Get started

Access our library of lessons to begin learning practical digital skills

Start now

Begin learning in just a few steps

"You're learning how to create spreadsheets, documents, forms, and surveys. I'm thinking, 'I can put this on my resume. I can become more marketable.'"

Danette Matthews

Applied Digital Skills, Learner

Start learning digital skills