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Northstar’s practice lessons will help you gain confidence and master skills. When you’re ready, you can take an assessment to test your knowledge and demonstrate your abilities.

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If you want to take an assessment without creating an NSOL Learner account, visit the Northstar website.

Available Assessments and Tutorials

Essential Computer Skills

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

Essential Software Skills

  • Microsoft Word (Practice Lessons also available)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Docs
  • Using Technology in Daily Life

Social Media

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