Research Guides: Computer and Internet Skills and Help: Software & Applications

General Resources

Washington State Library Microsoft Imagine Academy
Access to online learning resources, free of charge for all Washington residents and employees. Materials cover Microsoft Office applications, computer science, data science, and IT infrastructure.
Lynda.com for Spokane County Library District users
Lynda.com for Spokane Public Libraries users
Free self-paced, online training in technology, creative, and business skills for members of SCLD and SPL, including MS Office, Adobe suite, etc.
Gale Courses for SCLD users
Instructor-led online training in technology and business skills for members of SCLD.
UDemy for SCLD users.
Udemy for SPL users
Self-paced learning paths on technology skills and topics for SCLD and SPL members.

Microsoft Windows
Using the different versions of Microsoft's PC operating system.
Microsoft Word
Learn how to create, format, and save a document in Microsoft Word.
Microsoft Office 2016
Essential skills for Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word in the Office 2016 suite.
Office Tips
Get the most out of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Google Drive
Learn Google’s online productivity software, similar to MS Office.
Adobe Photoshop
Learn basic and advanced tasks for this popular photo editing program.