Find something useful
Search for a task, browse a learning path or choose a suggestion on Your learning.
WELCOME TO THE LEARNING HUB
Your computer.
A little less mystery.
Free lessons for the everyday things you want to do.
Understand the basics, build useful skills and feel more comfortable using your computer. Start wherever you are, and take each lesson at your own pace.
Free online lessons No account needed
Small steps. Useful skills. Growing confidence.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN
Choose a question. Take one useful step.
Make sense of it
Clear words and illustrations explain the idea. Depending on the lesson, explore a picture, follow an example or try a safe activity.
Check your understanding
Try the quick check and read the feedback. You can go over the lesson again whenever you need to.
START WITH YOUR OWN WORDS
“How do I…?” is a good place to start.
Try “make a folder”, “what is RAM” or “spot a scam”.
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO BUILD CONFIDENCE
Learn in the way that helps you.
WATCH, PAUSE, TRY
A video can make things click
Visit the Basic Computing YouTube channel for another way to learn. Pause and replay the videos at your pace, then return to the hub to explore a related skill and check what you understand.
Visit our YouTube channel Opens YouTube. Videos are a companion to the hub; you do not need to watch one before starting a lesson.
A PERSON TO GUIDE YOU
Prefer to learn one to one?
If learning on your own feels daunting, Euan can guide you through sessions by video call or in person in central Scotland. Ask questions and work through the things that matter to you.
Contact Basic Computing Find out about personal supportContact Basic Computing to discuss availability, suitability and session costs.You can begin with just one lesson.
Your learning brings together paths, suggestions and lessons to continue. Saved progress stays in this browser on this device.