Digital skills

Basic computer skills is essential for tertiary study, as well as your future professional life. We recommend the resources on GCF Global for brushing up on your skills. This website offers step-by-step, interactive tutorials on basic computer skills topics including:

• ComputersLinks to an external site.: These tutorials will help empower you to be more comfortable with this type of technology, from learning the parts of a computer to using a mouse.

• EmailLinks to an external site.: Learn the essentials of creating and maintaining email accounts so you can communicate online with friends, family, and colleagues.
   
• InternetLinks to an external site.: Become internet savvy with these tutorials on how to browse safely, maintain your online safety, and network socially.
   
• Digital SkillsLinks to an external site.: Use these tutorials to help you navigate the technology you encounter every day so you can filter, evaluate, correctly use, and communication information in the digital world.
   
• Using the CloudLinks to an external site.: By utilising the cloud, you can get to any of your uploaded information anywhere as long as you have Internet access. These tutorials show you how to make the most of it.
   
• Office tipsLinks to an external site.: These tutorials will show you how to get the most out of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
   
• Mac OSLinks to an external site.: These courses will guide you through the features of macOS, including multi-touch gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, Finder, and more.
   
• WindowsLinks to an external site.: If you’re using a PC, you likely have Windows as your operating system. This tutorial is for anyone who is new to it or just want to learn more.