Improve your digital skills
There are lots of learning resources online that you can use to study by yourself. Here are some to help you get started that you can work through at your own pace. Online courses are more structured and great for beginners. The guides can help you with specific tasks or to improve the skills you have.
Older people
Listening to audiobooks - learn how to listen to books.
Watching TV and films online at any time - find out how to watch TV shows and movies online.
Using the NHS App - learn how to use the NHS app.
Online GP services - get tips on using online GP services.
Accessing public services online - find out how to use public services online.
Using online banking - guide on using online banking services.
Learning to shop online - get tips on shopping online.
Getting started with emails - learn how to use email.
Getting to know your smartphone or tablet - find out how to use your smartphone or tablet.
Introduction to laptops and computers - learn the basics of using laptops and computers.
Helping older people to stay safe online - tips to help older people stay safe online.
Younger people
Resources for 11 to 19 year olds - tips for young people to use the internet safely.
Online safety for children - learn how to keep children safe online.
Career Choices at 16 - get advice on choosing a career after school.
Youth Employment UK - find career advice and job opportunities for young people.
Social Media - learn how to show your children how to use social media safely.
Age UK Information on Device Accessibility and Social Media - tips for all ages on using devices and social media.
People who are not employed
Find a job online - learn how to search for jobs online.
Job Hunt for Today - get tips for finding a job.
Career Planning - learn how to plan your career.
Good Work Camden - find jobs and training in Camden.
The Skills Toolkit from National Careers Service - free courses to learn new skills or switch careers.
Small and micro businesses
Remote support and meetings - learn how to do remote meetings and support.
Social networking and blogs - get tips on social networking and blogging.
Microsoft 365 basics - learn the basics of Microsoft 365.
Working with office programs - find out how to use office programs.
People on low income
Using online banking - learn how to use online banking.
Learning to shop online - get tips on shopping online.
Online money management - learn how to manage money online.
People with disabilities
Neurodivergent children - find resources for neurodivergent children.
Easy read technology guides - easy read guides on using devices and staying safe online.
My Computer My Way - tools to make internet use easier for people with disabilities.
Residents from ethnic minorities
Digital Empowerment for Refugee Women - resources to help refugee women get online, with guides in many languages.
Digital Support in Arabic, Farsi, French and Spanish - digital support guides on how to set up a device and stay safe online.
Staying safe online
Identifying online scams - learn how to spot online scams.
Fake news and misinformation - learn how to spot fake news.
Tackling online scams - get tips on avoiding online scams.
Strong passwords - learn why strong passwords are important.
Parental controls - find out how to set up parental controls.
Get Safe Online - tips for new internet users and tools to check scam websites.
Guide on Staying Safe Online - guide on staying safe online with videos and images.
Scam safety videos - short videos on scam safety.
Further resources
Learn My Way - free self learning short courses to improve your digital skills.
GCF Global - courses on many topics, including online skills and using devices.
Open University Digital Skills Course - free 8-week course to help you get online.
Digital Unite Technology Guides - guides on computer skills and safe internet use.