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Tutorial: Earn a Certificate in Microsoft Basics

Wednesday, 1/29/2025
4:00 - 6:00
Computer Training Center - 5th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Take online self-guided tests and learn through interactive tutorials during this in-person proctored session using Northstar Digital Literacy which has assessments on subjects like Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, basic computer & internet skills, career search skills and more!

Proctored participants who want to earn a certificate that can be listed on a resume and shared with employers must bring photo identification.

Northstar Digital Literacy is a group of standards-based interactive assessment modules that measure adult digital literacy skills at a basic level. You can pre-register at their website and start practicing at any time, a personal email address is required to register. 

This program is conducted on a laptop with headphones that we provide, but you are welcome to bring and use your own personal wired headphones.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

Public Notice and Disclaimer

This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.