Free AI and digital skills classes help people avoid getting left behind
As AI becomes part of everyday life, free training programs across Los Angeles and beyond are helping residents learn tools like ChatGPT, cybersecurity basics, and other digital skills. Some participants say the classes are helping them feel less intimidated by rapidly changing technology.
More info:
Free to low cost online tech courses
Use these searches to find a free class near you:
“free digital skills training” + your city
“free AI classes” + your city
“digital literacy program” + your city
“AI workshops” + your city
“free computer classes” + your city
“community tech training” + your city
“cybersecurity classes for beginners” + your city
“workforce technology training” + your city
“library AI classes” + your city
“community college AI classes” + your city
“free ChatGPT classes” + your city
“digital inclusion program” + your city
The next 8-hour LearnBasicTech training will be on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, held at:
East Los Angeles Library
4837 East 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90022
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Here is the sign-up link for that event:
Those who register for this event by Monday, May 18, 2026, will receive a needs assessment form that may qualify them to receive a free laptop from Delete The Divide.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR A FREE LAPTOP
Step 1: Residents must register for the training event.
Step 2: Residents who register will receive an invitation to complete the needs assessment form for a free laptop
Step 3: After completing the assessment, if they quality, the resident will receive a recipient ID number that they must show to pick up the free laptop at the end of the training event (must also have photo ID).
Step 4: After completing the 8-hour training, they present their recipient ID number and receive a laptop.
Please note, free laptop distribution is based on the needs assessment form and is intended for underserved residents. Not all residents will qualify and only residents who need a laptop (and cannot afford one) should apply. This is limited to one free laptop per household.
They can only apply for a laptop if they register for a LBT training session; at the last event 16 residents qualified for a free laptop. DTD has given away over 10,000 FREE laptops to underserved residents across LA county since 2023.