Online Computer Training

Online computer training is available from many sites - learn word processing, email, digital photography, web site design, online business and many other things online.

Many free tutorials are made available by various government departments and companies. For example in the NT these are made available to members of NT Libraries. Contact Northern Territory Library 1800 019 155

In Australia generally, each state or territory has some free training available to the public. Also discounts may be given at universities or colleges for holders of seniors cards, pensioners, long term unemployed people and similar groups.
It is worth searching for the program you need - it is surprising how much there is on offer.

Many individual programs also provide various levels of online training for their particular program. This includes free programs such as Open Office, Gimp etc.
For example a simple Google search for "open office tutorials" will find a variety of training programs and websites for the Open Office program.

Training by email offers basic courses in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for free via email.

If you want to earn money online with a website SiteSell Inc. offers three different levels of training with their SiteBuildIt! business building program which will help set up a profitable website:

1. Free information tutorials, both written and in video format, walk you step by step through the process. Work at your own pace to complete this 10 stage plan and finish with a real online business. No HTML, FTP, CGI, graphic or programming skills needed. No Search Engine expertise or consultants required.
2. SBI! eLearning is for those who prefer the reassurance and sure progress of hands-on instruction. Working with a small group and an experienced instructor, this easy-to-understand 12-week online course will keep you on track.
3. This same course is also now taught offline at a growing number of accredited universities and colleges. If you prefer the "classroom" experience this may be available in your area.
   
   

   In Darwin this course is available from time to time depending on demand. If you are interested, contact the Darwin Seniors Computer Club on 8948 1274.