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Self-Guided Learning
These online resources are available for you anytime, anywhere. Whether you're just beginning to learn about technology or you want to improve your current skills, self-guided learning helps you develop the computer skills and digital tools skills to grow your knowledge, career, and/or business.
Printable Resources
Browse a list of printable resources and materials to support your digital learning experience and skills.
Digital Learn
Watch short informational videos and print activity sheets to build your tech skills at your own pace.
KCPL library card required.
GCFGlobal
Read through dozens of free informational articles covering a wide variety of technology topics.
Free to access.
Grow with Google
Access professional trainings, complete work at your own pace, and earn certificates.
Email account required.
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments
Northstar Digital Literacy, a program from Literacy Minnesota, tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges.
Northstar offers up to 15 certificates that you can list on your resume or digital profile to prove you know how to use computers and software. The best part? You can take practice tests and watch your knowledge grow after every successful assessment!
If you score 85% or higher, you earn a certificate that proves you are a master of the standards within that assessment. To receive your certificate, you must take the assessment under supervision of an exam proctor. Proctors are available at Kansas City Public Library locations by appointment.
If you do not score 85%, we are here to help you learn, practice, and master the skills!
To schedule a proctored Northstar assessment, fill out this form or call 816.701.3606. We can proctor exams virtually and in-person.
How it Works
- Take an online assessment, between 20-45 questions, to demonstrate your skills.
- Receive your score assessing areas to improve.
- Watch and interact with videos providing additional context and practice relevant skills.
- Take the assessment again.