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Connected Learning: Gaining Confidence in Today's Digital World

With the world of technology quickly evolving, it's important to have a solid understanding of tech basics. From navigating a website to sending an email, strengthening your technical skills can open the door to something bigger and better. That's why AT&T offers free basic technology skill programs for adults. Choose an online course below, take it at your pace, and watch your confidence in technology grow.
There are a variety of free and low-cost training resources available to help you build your technology skills as an older adult. Find out what they are.
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Computer Basics

Starting with a Computer

Course length: 21 minutes
Learn how to use your mouse and keyboard
Older adults are sitting in a computer training session at the William Hodson Senior Center in the Bronx, NY. The William Hodson Senior Center, widely recognized as the first senior center in the U.S, was created to address social isolation, poor nutrition, and lack of support for older adults.

Using a PC (Windows)

Course length: 22 minutes
Learn the Windows 10 operating system
A retired Veteran is looking intensely at his laptop computer at his kitchen table.

Using a Mac (OS 11)

Course length: 22 minutes
Learn the Mac OS 11 operating system
A senior Black female is using her laptop at her kitchen table, thinking about how to create a great password for her email.

Starting with Email

Course length: 15 minutes
Learn how to create an account and send emails
An aging services network professional is sending an email to her member of Congress.

Using a Web Browser

Course length: 7 minutes
Learn how to search on the internet
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Navigating a Website

Course length: 7 minutes
Learn how to navigate your way around websites
A Black senior woman and her husband are sitting on the couch looking at something on their tablet.

Connected Devices

Using an iPhone

Course length: 36 minutes
Get tips for your iOS device
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Using an Android

Course length: 36 minutes
Get tips for your Android phone
social media icons on a cellphone screen

Using Video Conferencing

Course length: 21 minutes
Learn how to video conference and host online meetings
Older woman doing a video call on a tablet

Personal Cybersecurity

Keeping Accounts & Passwords Secure

Course length: 20 minutes
Learn how to keep your online information safe
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Protecting Against Scams

Course length: 12 minutes
Learn how to recognize, stop, and report scams
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Master More Tech Fundamentals

Find more online courses to gain confidence and improve your tech skills through AT&T Connected Learning®.

More Resources Supported by AT&T

How Do You Use a Web Browser? A Guide for Beginners

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How to Set Up a Gmail Account and Stay in Touch

Nov 14, 2024
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Video Calls and Meetings

Nov 21, 2024
A happy Hispanic couple is sitting outside having a video conference call with a family member.