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Computer Basics

Do your computer skills meet the needs of your college courses? Use the following digital literacy tests and tutorials to help prepare you for your studies.

General Skills

NorthStar Basic Computer Skills Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global Computer Basics Tutorials

Internet Basics

NorthStar Internet Basics Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global Internet Tutorials

Email Basics

NorthStar Email Basics Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global Email Basics Tutorials

Windows 10

NorthStar Windows 10 Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global Windows 10 Tutorials

Typing

GCF Global Typing Tutorial
Typing Practice
The focus of this tool is on typing skills, not spelling, so some words aren't English.

Microsoft Programs

Outlook

Microsoft's Outlook Training

Word

NorthStar Word 2016 Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global Word 2016 Tutorial
Word 2019 Essential Training
Register for LinkedIn Learning using your Assiniboine email address (e.g. shakespearew@assiniboine.net)
Microsoft's Word for Windows Training

Excel

NorthStar Excel 2016 Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global Excel 2016 Tutorial
Microsoft's Excel for Windows Training

PowerPoint

NorthStar PowerPoint 2016 Assessment
You must be logged into the college network (Remote Desktop) or on-campus to complete this assessment.
GCF Global PowerPoint 2016 Tutorial
Microsoft's PowerPoint for Windows Training