Earn Digital Literacy Certificates In New MOCO Library Program

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Looking for ways to improve or test your internet, email, Word or social media skills? Montgomery County libraries just launched a program to do just that.

Northstar Digital Literacy offers a collection of modules and assessments that residents can use to learn and test their skills in the following areas:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Internet Basics, Using Email
• Windows OS
• Mac OS
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Google Docs
• Social Media
• Information Literacy
• Career Search Skills
• Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
• Understanding your Digital Footprint

“As a center for lifelong learning, MCPL is pleased to offer this valuable free resource to help our customers gain or sharpen digital literacy skills and enhance their chances of success in life, work or school,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo in a news release. “Northstar is the latest of several tools MCPL has launched recently (Brainfuse’s HelpNow, VetNow and JobNow) to support learning and economic recovery.”

Residents who complete assessments — with a proctor — and score over 85 percent can use that as certification of skills on resumes or to show employers, the MCPL said.

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