Northstar Online Learning

Learn It. Know It. Show It.

Demonstrate basic computer & digital literacy skills with interactive tests, taken online.

  • Practice common digital tasks.
  • Identify areas needing improvement.
  • Take an assessment. (Proctoring options available.)
  • Earn a certificate.
  • Show your potential employer the skills you've mastered.

Tip: New users, enter your name & email address to get started. 

What You Get

You can take lessons and assessments for:

  • Basic computer skills
  • Internet
  • Email
  • Windows
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Social Media
  • Information Literacy
  • Career Search Skills

Barbara earned 11 certificates of achievement...

...for computer skills that she learned along with her fellow technology club members and free curriculum provided by the library.

Mary earns computer skills certificate.

After attending a Basic Computer Skills class, Mary earned a certificate that she can show her employer to demonstrate her new skills.

Fred was first to complete an entire unit of instruction...

with Northstar Online Learning, passing all 5 tests: Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, and Mac OS.

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Meet the Staff

Kristen C.

When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.

Ashleigh M.

Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.

Amanda A.

When she’s not telling you about all the amazing things available for kids at the library, she’s likely watching a British mystery.

Catie W.

Catie enjoys sharing her favorite audiobooks, cookbooks, and graphic novels with library visitors.
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