Kramden Institute offers FREE online, instructor-guided Northstar Digital Literacy training courses and certificate assessments. Sign up below or call 919-293-1133 for assistance.

Northstar training covers essential computer and Internet skills, software skills, and using technology to accomplish tasks in daily life. Northstar is especially helpful for job seekers who need additional computer skills.

Earn Northstar certificates to use as a credential for employment. If you don't pass at first, personalized results and instructor assistance guide you through practice in your own time. You can then retake any assessment once you have mastered the skills.

All classes and assessments are held via the free Zoom video app. You will need a computer, Internet access, and a webcam (required for assessments). Using Windows 10 is helpful but is not required.

Please tell us below if you need assistance with Zoom.

You do not need to attend every week's classes. Come every week or choose the weeks most helpful for you. We recommend coming every week to get the most out of the course. 

Assessment testing sessions are each Thursday for 60 minutes. When you pass an assessment, you immediately earn the certificate for that module. You can take multiple assessments each session, time permitting. Retake assessments you don't pass in future weeks -- there's no pressure or deadline.