Get online and digital skills

You can book a computer for free to use the internet, Microsoft office and to print out documents.

You can use Wi-Fi for free using Midlothian_Council_Guest_WiFi

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Help to get online - Digital Learning Stations

We have brought together trusted resources, courses, videos and guides on everything from staying in touch with family and friends, shopping online, managing finances, accessing public services, applying for jobs and using new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

You can learn at your own pace and explore topics that interest you. If you would like to talk to someone just ask a member of staff or join a free digital skills classes and workshops offered by Midlothian Libraries and Community Lifelong Learning and Employability.

Getting started

Email

Staying safe

LearnMyWay - Passwords Useful advice of creating your own passwords
DigitalLearn - Internet Privacy Learn about what information is being sent and received as you browse online sites.
LearnFree - Internet Safety A good summary
Northstar - Quiz on Cybersecurity Basics

Searching for jobs

LearnMyWay - Employment and work
DigitalLearn - Creating a CV : A short course on creating your CV using Microsoft Word.
LearnFree - Job Application : Helpful advice about the online application process.
Northstar - Quiz on Career Search Skills

Social media

DigitalLearn - Intro to Facebook
DigitalLearn - Intro to YouTube
Social Media Test Drive - Modules Support for young people to learn about Social Media.
Northstar - Quiz on Social Media

Cloud Storage and Online Accounts

DigitalLearn - Cloud Storage An intermediate level course that goes over all the basics of Cloud Storage.
LearnFree - Google Docs A module about Google's cloud-based document programme.
LearnFree - Google Drive A guide about Google's cloud-based storage.