Digital Literacy
As Canada’s job market becomes more focused on technology in 2025, digital literacy is more important than ever. Being able to use computers, software, and online tools is a key skill for nearly every job. Whether it’s understanding data, communicating online, or learning new programs, having strong digital skills will help people succeed in their careers.
Thankfully, there are many resources available to help build these skills for success. From online courses and workshops to interactive learning platforms, there are plenty of opportunities to improve your digital abilities. By taking advantage of some of the resources listed below, anyone can get better at using technology and be ready for the jobs of tomorrow.
Tips to Make the Most of These Resources:
📌 Start with basics: If you’re new to digital tech, begin with ABC Connect, DigitalLearn, or GCFGlobal to build foundation skills. ABC Connect for Learning
📌 Practice real tools: Use Google Applied Digital Skills and Microsoft literacy lessons to learn practical tools you’ll use daily. goo.gle+1
📌 Explore more courses: Use Class Central to find free courses that suit your level and interests.
Online Tools for Building Digital Skills
ABC Connect for Learning - is a digital literacy program that offers free resources to those looking to improve their digital skills. Choose from downloadable activities and workbooks, video lessons, and online courses from the ABC Skills Hub -
GCFGlobal.org offers free learning resources on more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons and more than 2,000 videos, completely free.
Digital Skills Library free learning resources designed to help all adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals
DigitalLearn.org is an online hub for digital literacy support and training created by the Public Library Association. Their aim is to increase digital literacy across the nation.
Alison - diverse range of courses designed to guide you through the online world, whether you aim to send emails, create and share essays digitally, or manage projects with computer spreadsheets at home or work
Vancouver Is Regional Library (VIRL) - LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) - online learning platform featuring video courses and tutorials. Offers courses with a focus on skills for business, creative industries, education, information technology, software, and web development. Watch a video intro here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/virleresources/course/23397
Canada Learning Code - Explore introductory technical skills workshops and events designed to give you practical, hands-on learning or Level up your career with competence and confidence. Access subsidized tech training, resources, and tailored support in the Career Collective.
Microsoft Digital Literacy - Learn how to gain digital literacy to use devices, software, and the Internet to collaborate with others and discover, use, and create information
Grow with Google - digital skills for job seekers.
Grow with Google Home - Free training, tools, and events to help you grow your skills, career, or business.
Npower Canada - a national employment program that provides participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers.
Coursera - Reach your career goals with a year of unlimited access to 10,000+ learning programs from Google, Microsoft, IBM, and more – relatively low cost - https://www.coursera.org/ or explore their free courses - https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free