Can you use a computer to perform daily job tasks and communicate with co-workers? Digital literacy skills are important to have, and potential employers will want to know what computer skills you have used on the job, at school and elsewhere.
To be considered digitally literate, you need to have a working knowledge of current computer technology and know how it can be used in the workplace. Digital literacy 
skills that you need to be a desirable job candidate include:
- Knowing the basic parts of a computer, and what they are used for;
- Being able to locate, organize, understand, evaluate, and create information using computers and other digital technology;
- Being able to connect to the internet to browse web sites, use search engines and send/receive email;
- Knowing how to use word processing and other software commonly used by businesses.
Want to improve your digital literacy?
GCF Learn Free Training offers free computer basics available to anyone, click here to setup an account and begin learning basic computer skills 
. You will have to setup an account on the GCF Learn Free Training website to take these courses.
Computing is an important part of everyday life, and the Internet can connect you to people, information, and resources around the world.
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