Free · No account · Ubuntu/Linux and Windows
Learn to use a computer with confidence, from the very first click.
Short, plain-English lessons with diagrams, safe practice labs and quizzes that explain why things work, not just which button to press. No jargon left unexplained.
Learn at a comfortable pace
- One lesson at a time is enough. Most take 10 to 25 minutes.
- Do the practical tasks on a real computer. Doing it once teaches more than reading it three times.
- If a quiz goes badly, that is information, not failure. Re-read, then retry.
- Your progress is saved only in this browser. Export it from the progress page to keep a copy.
What you will learn
13 learning paths · 137 lessons · about 64 h 49 min of study
Path 1 · Foundations
Computer Foundations
Start here. What a computer is, what is inside it, how to use the keyboard and mouse, and how to start and shut down safely.
13 lessons · 5 h 15 min
Path 2 · Operating systems
Operating System Mastery
Understand what an operating system does, then find your way around the Ubuntu and Windows desktops, install software safely and adjust settings.
18 lessons · 8 h 4 min
Path 3 · Files and storage
Files, Storage and Digital Organisation
Files, folders, paths, storage devices, archives, sharing and backups: how to keep your digital life organised and safe.
9 lessons · 4 h
Path 4 · Office
Office and Productivity
Write documents, build spreadsheets and presentations, and handle PDFs, printing and scanning, using LibreOffice with Microsoft Office equivalents explained.
12 lessons · 6 h 10 min
Path 5 · Internet
Internet and Communication
Use browsers, search and research well, handle email, and work with cloud storage and shared documents.
11 lessons · 5 h 5 min
Path 6 · Security
Digital Safety and Privacy
Understand common threats and scams, protect your accounts with strong passwords and multifactor authentication, and protect your privacy.
9 lessons · 4 h 15 min
Path 7 · Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
A calm, repeatable method for diagnosing and fixing common computer problems, plus a routine that prevents many of them.
7 lessons · 3 h 30 min
Path 8 · Command line
Linux and Command-Line Skills
Use the Linux terminal with safe, explained commands, understand users, permissions and processes, and meet the Windows command line.
12 lessons · 5 h 35 min
Path 9 · Networking
Networking
How devices, routers, addresses, DNS and websites work together, and how to diagnose network problems with simple tools.
10 lessons · 4 h 45 min
Path 10 · Programming
Programming and Web Development
Think like a programmer, then build and publish a simple web page with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
13 lessons · 6 h 55 min
Path 11 · Modern technology
Modern Technology
Understand artificial intelligence, cloud computing and automation well enough to use them wisely and safely.
7 lessons · 3 h 15 min
Path 12 · Professional skills
Professional Digital Skills
Communicate professionally, organise files and versions, apply for jobs digitally and complete realistic school and workplace tasks.
7 lessons · 3 h 50 min
Path 13 · Advanced
Introductory Advanced Pathways
Introductory looks at computer architecture, system administration and cybersecurity, and clear next steps for further study.
9 lessons · 4 h 10 min
Practice labs
Safe simulations that run in your browser. They never change your real computer.
When something goes wrong
Computers fail in predictable ways. Learn a calm, repeatable method.
Finishing these lessons will give you solid foundations and the habit of learning new technology safely. It will not make you a qualified technician overnight, and the lessons say honestly where to go next.