Digital Skills Training

Program Type: Community-based digital skills training (in-person and virtual)

Overview:
Connected Nation offers free digital skills training classes to communities and organizations. Training is available both in-person and virtually at no cost to host organizations. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. In 2025, Connected Nation partnered with 230 organizations to deliver 962 digital skills classes, training 13,748 adults.

Training Topics Available

• Computer Basics: Essentials of using computers, mouse navigation
• Internet Basics: Popular web browsers (Google Chrome), search engines (Google), search tips
• Internet Safety: Online protection, secure account creation, avoiding scams
• Email Basics: Email setup and management with ease
• Mobile Device Basics: iPhone and Android device navigation and tricks
• Videoconferencing: Zoom account setup, participant/host roles, key features

Key Features

• Cost: No cost to host organizations or participants
• Delivery: Both in-person and virtual options
• Languages: English and Spanish
• Instructors: Connected Nation staff members
• Duration: Workshops vary in length
• Certification: Participants receive certification of completion after completing AT&T surveys

Contact Information

• Email: tspring@connectednation.org (Tammy Spring)
• General Email: info@connectednation.org
• Phone: 877-846-7710

Funding Source

Made possible through AT&T Connected Learning and AT&T's commitment to narrowing the Digital Divide.

How to Apply/Participate

Step One: Let Connected Nation know you are interested by filling out the Interest Form on the Digital Skills Training page

Step Two: Work with Connected Nation to confirm:

• Training date
• Training type (in-person or virtual)
• Training topic(s)
• Other logistics

Step Three: Conduct local outreach to fill seats

• Connected Nation will provide electronic marketing materials

Step Four: Interested participants register

• Registration link will be provided by Connected Nation

Step Five: Participants attend workshops led by Connected Nation staff

• Classes are approximately 60-90 minutes
• Available in English and Spanish

Step Six: Participants complete AT&T surveys and receive certification

• Participants complete post-training surveys
• Receive certification of completion

Contact for Questions

• Primary Contact: Tammy Spring
• Email: tspring@connectednation.org
• General Email: info@connectednation.org
• Phone: 877-846-7710

Additional Resources Provided

• Electronic marketing materials for local promotion
• Program details documentation
• Monthly newsletters
• Links to related programs (Digital Literacy Self-Paced Online Courses, Teens Teach Tech, The Achievery)