Basic Computing Learning Hub
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New to computers?

Start with a short route through the basics. The deeper hardware lessons and shortcut collections are there whenever you want them.

Explore First steps
MAKE ROOM FOR SOMETHING NEW

A few places to begin

These are starting points, not a to-do list. Choose whatever feels useful today.

Your Windows workspace

Use the Windows key

Find the Windows logo key and understand how it opens the Start menu.

4 minutes Explore lesson Make Windows easier to use

Make text and controls easier to see

Choose between larger lettering, larger controls and temporary magnification.

8 minutes Explore lesson Files & folders

Create a folder in Documents

Make a named folder in Windows 11 and understand how a location helps you find it again.

5 minutes Explore lesson
THE BIGGER PICTURE

Explore every learning path

Prefer a little structure? Each path brings related skills together.

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Windows Essentials

Get comfortable with the everyday parts of Windows. Understand what you see and practise useful skills.

11 units · 115 lessons

Computer Essentials

Get to know the parts of a computer, then practise using a mouse and important keyboard keys.

5 units · 31 lessons

Computer security

Build everyday habits for checking messages, protecting your computer and keeping accounts private.

3 units · 20 lessons

Internet and communication

Find your way around the web, handle email and take part in video calls with confidence.

5 units · 48 lessons

Documents, photos and storage

Create useful work, organise your pictures and understand where your files are kept and protected.

7 units · 48 lessons

Everyday productivity

Use documents, spreadsheets and presentations for useful everyday work, with no software purchase needed to take the lessons.

3 units · 20 lessons

AI for everyday life

Understand generated answers, protect private information and use suggestions with your own judgement.

2 units · 7 lessons