Basic Digital Skills Guide

Today, digital skills are essential for almost every part of life. Knowing how to use a computer or mobile device, like a phone or tablet, allows you to complete tasks for employers, such as sending email, creating spreadsheets, and finding information.

But digital skills aren’t just for the workplace. Many of us use them in our everyday life, too, when we manage our schedule, browse the Internet, and more. No matter where or how you use digital skills, this guide will help you learn new skills, practice skills you need to refine, and gain confidence while using digital devices.

This guide is divided into six sections, each covering a different topic. Each section is written in easy-to-follow language and includes a vocabulary list and practice exercises.

Before beginning your first section, you’ll complete a checklist to figure out the digital skills you already have. At the end, you’ll fill out the same checklist again to see how much you learned.

Feel free to follow the guide from beginning to end. Or, review the sections that you need to learn or practice. Refer to this guide for extra practice in the future as often as you need.

By the end of this guide, you will be able to: