Due to the uncertainty of federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Connect Arizona Digital Navigator program has been discontinued effective April 1, 2025. To locate your nearest public library, click here (
https://azlibrary.gov/library-directory)
Learn
No matter where you’re at on your journey with technology, Connect Arizona has you covered. Gain computer confidence and master technology skills with Northstar Digital Literacy lessons. Complete certificates to show employers that you have the current skills needed in today’s workforce, safely connect online with your friends and family, learn to use programs for school and more. Northstar Digital Literacy lessons are basic tutorials geared toward learning and practice, 100% online and self-paced.
Learn
No matter where you’re at on your journey with technology, Connect Arizona has you covered. Gain computer confidence and master technology skills with Northstar Digital Literacy lessons. Complete certificates to show employers that you have the current skills needed in today’s workforce, safely connect online with your friends and family, learn to use programs for school and more.
Northstar Digital Literacy lessons are basic tutorials geared toward learning and practice, 100% online and self-paced. You can log in to Northstar for free through our website or at participating libraries around Arizona.
Essential Computer Skills
- Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Basics
- Using Email
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Mac OS
Essential Software Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Google Docs
Using Technology in Daily Life
- Social Media
- Information Literacy
- Career Search Skills
- Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
- Accessing Telehealth Appointments
- Your Digital Footprint
- Cybersecurity Basics
Free
Self-Guided
Lessons
Work through the lessons you want on your own at your own pace.
Essential Computer Skills
- Phone Keyboard Basics and Logging In
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Basics
- Using Email
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Mac OS
Essential Software Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Google Docs
Using Technology in Daily Life
- Social Media
- Information Literacy
- Career Search Skills
- Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
- Accessing Telehealth Appointments
- Your Digital Footprint
- Cybersecurity Basics
Free
Personalized
Lessons
Get one-on-one teaching and support from one of our tech tutors as they guide you through personalized lessons planned around your schedule.
Essential Computer Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Basics
- Using Email
- Windows
- Mac OS
Essential Software Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
Using Technology in Daily Life
- Career Search Skills
- Social Media
- Career Search Skills
- Your Digital Footprint
- Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
Free
Proctored
Certifications
Boost your confidence. Build your résumé. Collect them all.
Through Northstar Digital Literacy, you can take proctored assessments and receive a certificate of completion.
Receive certifications in any or all available lesson subjects to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
Through Northstar Digital Literacy, you can take proctored assessments and receive a certificate of completion.
Receive certifications in any or all available lesson subjects to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
Proctoring is offered virtually and in-person at select Arizona locations.
Find Computers
Northstar self-guided classes work best on computers and laptops (including Chromebooks).
Visit your local library to get free computer access or consider a refurbished device. If you want help finding the nearest public computers or the best device (refurbished or new) for you, Connect Arizona can help.
Northstar self-guided classes work best on computers and laptops (including Chromebooks).
Visit your local library to get free computer access or consider a refurbished device. If you want help finding the nearest public computers or the best device (refurbished or new) for you, Connect Arizona can help.