For many alumnae, a lack of confidence or familiarity with technology is an impediment to the job search. Perhaps you worked in a job that didn’t require much use of technology, or perhaps you have been out of the workforce for a while and are not up to date. You may be confident in some areas and less so in others. Maybe you are curious and like new challenges. There are many resources out there to help you update and improve your technology-related skills.  

Here are some examples of online course providers:

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  EdX is a non-profit online course provider hosting university-level courses in a wide variety of subjects. It was created by Harvard University and MIT and brings together schools, non-profit organizations, and companies. Some courses are free and some charge a fee.   
   
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  Coursera is a fee-based online platform started by two Stanford professors. Courses, certificates, and degrees can be earned from universities and educational institutions from around the world. Financial aid may be available.
   
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  Udacity is a free global learning platform focusing on career advancement through mastery of skills in demand in today’s workplace.  
   
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  Khan Academy offers a personalized learning resource to help learners in and out of the classroom. They offer practice exercises and instructional videos in a variety of subjects including math, science, computer programming, economics, and more.
   
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  MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a Web-based publication of almost all MIT course materials for educators and individuals pursuing self-study.
   
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  LinkedIn Learning is a fee-based online learning platform. It provides video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. 

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  Ted-ed is the education and youth initiative that grew out of TED, a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually through recorded short talks on wide-ranging topics.  
   
• If you would like to delve further into coding or more advanced tech concepts, explore Codeacademy, Codeschool.com, or Treehouse.

Additionally, local libraries, community centers, adult education programs, and senior centers often have classes on technology basics including LinkedIn, Excel, Photoshop, Email, Facebook, and more. Local colleges and universities may allow auditing of some courses. Finally, consider asking someone in your family or neighborhood to help you learn a new skill or become familiar with a social media platform.