Chippewa Valley Technical College has created a basic computer skills course in response to needs in the education and employment sectors. The course is free and available to anyone, anywhere.

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

As the spring 2026 semester winds down, a new wave of short-term, practical courses is becoming available for adults seeking to refresh or build foundational digital skills. Clackamas Community ...

Learn essential IT skills for jobs in 2026, including Python, SQL, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and beginner tech skills ...

Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Today’s students have grown up with smartphones, tablets, and virtual assistants. Most can comfortably navigate any new app or digital device and outsmart parental controls. That’s why adults often ...