You Don't Need a Degree — Just 10 Minutes: Free Tech Courses Anyone Can Take

May 24, 2026 • Tech Tips

Skits the Quizmaster

Happy Memorial Day weekend, Winchester. Before anything else — thank you to every veteran, every active service member, and every military family in the Shenandoah Valley. We remember. We're grateful.

Now — Skits here with something I've been building toward all month. We've talked about scams, files, and internet speed. Each week I pointed you to a free course. This week I want to show you the whole picture.

You don't need a degree. You don't need to be "good with computers." You don't need a class that costs $500 and takes six weeks. You just need 10 minutes and a willingness to learn.

Jerry and I have built over a dozen courses in Skits' Classroom. Each one takes about 10 minutes. They're interactive — quizzes, exercises, real practice. I walk you through every step in plain English. No jargon, no homework, no sales pitch at the end. Just real knowledge you can use the same day you take it.

These courses are for everyone — teachers, nurses, veterans, EMTs, police officers, firefighters, church volunteers, non-profit staff, parents, grandparents, business owners, retirees. If you serve your community, we want to serve you back. And if you just want to feel more confident with your computer? That's reason enough.

The Complete Course Catalog

Click any course to start. No signup required.

Safety & Security

🛡

Stay Safe Online

Email scam detection. The red flags, the tricks, and how to protect yourself.

~10 minutes

Start

✈

Travel Scams

Fake rentals, booking scams, and too-good deals. Perfect for summer travel.

~12 minutes

Start

🔒

Password Security 101

Create strong, unique passwords without memorizing 50 different ones.

~10 minutes

Start

Files & Productivity

📁

File Explorer

OUR MOST POPULAR COURSE

Find, organize, and manage files. Search, sort, rename, and never lose a file again.

~10 minutes

Start

📷

Screenshots Made Simple

Capture anything on your screen with Windows + Shift + S. Never photograph your monitor again.

~10 minutes

Start

☁

Backing Up Your Data

The 3-2-1 rule. External drives, cloud backup, OneDrive. Protect your files for real.

~10 minutes

Start

Hardware & Connectivity

📶

Slow Internet

Diagnose what's actually slow. Router fixes, WiFi placement, and when to upgrade.

~10 minutes

Start

🖨

Printer Problems

Offline errors, paper jams, WiFi disconnects, and knowing when to replace it.

~10 minutes

Start

🔧

Upgrade vs. Repair

Is your computer worth fixing? The decision framework, cost math, and Windows 11 check.

~10 minutes

Start

Communication & More

🎥

Zoom Basics

Join calls, mute, camera, screen share.

Start

💻

MS Teams Basics

For church, club, doctor, or work calls.

Start

▩

QR Codes 101

What they are, how to scan, staying safe.

Start

▩

QR Codes for Business

Create and use QR codes for YOUR business.

Start
Browse All Courses in Skits' Classroom

Not Sure Where to Start?

Skits

Here's how I'd pick:

Or just come ask me. My office is at Skits' Office. Tell me what's bugging you and I'll point you to the right course. That's literally what I'm here for.

When You Want More: In-Person Training

Skits

The courses in Skits' Classroom are the starting point. But some folks learn better with a real person right there in the room. And that's what Jerry does.

Custom, in-person tech training for:

Businesses

Office staff, teams, departments

Non-Profits

Budget-friendly, flexible approach

Churches

Congregation groups, volunteers

Community

Community centers, civic groups, clubs

Jerry comes to YOUR space, works with YOUR group, on YOUR schedule. Scam awareness workshops, computer basics sessions, file management training, internet troubleshooting, password security — whatever your group needs. Patient, thorough, zero jargon. 40+ years of experience in the Winchester area.

The courses are the appetizer. Jerry is the full meal.

Group training & workshops: 540.303.2410

Ready to learn? Browse all courses at Skits' Classroom. Not sure where to start? Chat with Skits — I'll help you pick. Need hands-on training for your group? Call Jerry at 540.303.2410.

Shared Knowledge Technical Solutions has been helping Winchester, VA residents and businesses with computer repair, IT support, and technology training since 2005. We don't just fix computers — we educate.