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The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment (www.digitalliteracyassessment.org) is aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace. The free set of assessments includes self-guided modules: Essential Computer Skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS), Essential Software Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Using Technology in Daily Life (Social Media, Information Literacy, and Creative Job Search). Closed-captioning is available, and screen readers are supported.

Getting Started

Get started with Northstar by requesting your free Northstar Learner Account. Requests will be processed within 3 business days.

Available Assessments

Essential Computer Skills:

• Basic Computer Skills (Practice Lessons also available)
• Internet Basics (Practice Lessons also available)
• Using Email (Practice Lessons also available)
• Windows (Practice Lessons also available)
• Mac OS

Essential Software Skills:

• Microsoft Word (Practice Lessons also available)
• Microsoft Excel (Practice Lessons also available)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Practice Lessons also available)
• Google Docs (Practice Lessons also available)

Using Technology in Daily Life

• Social Media (Practice Lessons also available)
• Information Literacy
• Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
• Career Search Skills (Practice Lessons also available)
• Your Digital Footprint
• Accessing Telehealth Appointments