Online basics is a set of five free, easy to use courses that can help anyone get started using computers and the internet.

Once you've inspired someone to try the internet by showing them something relevant to their lives, and have access to a computer, start with the five Online basics courses:

• Starting with a keyboard
  Get to grips with the keyboard and its special keys.
• Starting with a mouse
  A step-by-step guide to using a mouse with confidence.
• Using email
  Learn to send, receive and manage emails successfully.
• Using the internet safely
  Stay safe and secure online no matter what you're doing.
• Using online searches
  Search the web to find sites that save you time and money!

Once the person you're helping gets the hang of the basics they can learn even more.

Online basics gives you free access to the five Online basics courses plus a further 25 free courses to help them discover all the great things you can do online.