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Most of the courses I'm taking are free. I'm working my way through Google's cloud and web based programs while checking out the pre-installed software that comes with Mac devices. I get notices from our local RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) about Zoom and in-person tech workshops and recently discovered Cyber-Seniors. They pair older adults with young, tech savvy volunteers and offer free articles, classes and webinars.
AARP teaches software basics through MindEdge Learning Skills Builder and the Goodwill Foundation's LearnFree website has a vast and varied menu. Just make sure you're taking the free courses in MindEdge and know that some of the lessons in LearnFree are old. Select the Explore Courses button for a quick start to explore skills by topic.
The NCOA (National Council on Aging) has Technology Resources funded by AT&T and IBM SkillsBuild which I've just dug into.
Most of the courses I'm taking are free. I'm working my way through Google's cloud and web based programs while checking out the pre-installed software that comes with Mac devices. I get notices from our local RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) about Zoom and in-person tech workshops and recently discovered Cyber-Seniors. They pair older adults with young, tech savvy volunteers and offer free articles, classes and webinars.
AARP teaches software basics through MindEdge Learning Skills Builder and the Goodwill Foundation's LearnFree website has a vast and varied menu. Just make sure you're taking the free courses in MindEdge and know that some of the lessons in LearnFree are old. Select the Explore Courses button for a quick start to explore skills by topic.
The NCOA (National Council on Aging) has Technology Resources funded by AT&T and IBM SkillsBuild which I've just dug into.
The Big Three
Free From Google
Start at Google Workspace
Google Docs
Google Sites
Slides
Google Sheets
Forms
Drive
Google also has Career Certificates through Coursera which cost $$$, but you can try it for free.
I don't know about the value of these certificates.
Free From Apple
Start on your Apple Device
Pages (word processing)
Keynote (presentations)
Numbers (spreadsheets)
Freeform (a visual workspace for organizing, project boards and diagramming)
These integrate with Notes, Reminder and Calendar. Apple no longer offers iWeb, but these programs
were suggested by the Google AI overview:
EverWeb, meant to look like iWeb
Squarespace, recommended by Apple
I broke down and took advantage of a MacBook Air no-one-likes-this-color sale (midnight blue).
My 2012 MacBook Pro has given all it can I think, and I hear there are significant improvements
made in their photo editing and management suite. I have an excessive amount of photos.
Microsoft charges a monthly fee for their 365 (formerly Office) productivity suite, but 365 Online is free
Microsoft edX (Free Online Courses From Microsoft)
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