Tutorial: Earn a Certificate in Microsoft Basics

Wednesday, 4/30/2025
4:00 - 6:00
Computer Training Center - 5th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Build your digital skills and earn a certificate to share with employers during this in-person proctored session using Northstar Digital Literacy. Explore self-paced tutorials and assessments on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic computer and internet skills, job search tools, and more.

Important Details:

  • No registration is required for this session.
  • To participate, bring a personal email address and be ready to access it during the session.
  • To earn a certificate, please bring valid photo identification.
  • You may practice or take the assessment during this session, but please note:
    ➤ Only two assessment attempts are allowed within a 24-hour period.
    ➤ If you take an assessment earlier that day, it will count toward this limit during the proctored session.

Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-paced, standards-based platform that helps adults build and assess essential digital skills needed for work, education, and daily life. Get ready ahead of time by creating an account on the Northstar Digital Literacy website. You can start practicing anytime using your personal email. Need help getting started? Visit The Bridge (5th Floor) or contact us for support, call 415-557-4388. 

This program takes place on desktop computers. Wired headphones are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own wired headphones.

We’re here to support you—join us and take the next step toward digital confidence!

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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.