Educating yourself about computers and software programs represents a very expensive proposition in both time and money.

Anyone who has ever seen those Video Professor advertisements on TV knows that a simple tutorial on CD-Rom costs $59 plus shipping and handling. Most people don't realize computer and software training is readily available online, some of it is as good or better than the introductory courses that can cost you a lot of money.

Would you like to learn how to set up a web page? Do you want to learn how to use your word processor for accomplishing more than just typing simple letters? How about learning to use all the great "secret" features in your email program?

Log on to: www.FindTutorials.com to find yourself in a world of learning about things that really interest you! Many of the tutorials listed come free of charge since the sites hosting the classes contain the usual advertising most of us have come to expect online.

Some categories have more available classes than others, but the site rates a serious look and even a bookmark. You can check back for new jewels of knowledge on a regular basis. Check these recommended sites first before spending money on training, especially for introductory and general information instruction.

The following sites also offer free online training, however, understand that many of them use the introductory courses as a lead in to get you to purchase additional books, classes or other advanced instruction.

www.ComputerTim.com---Offers an extensive collection of articles to help you learn how to operate various Microsoft Office programs more efficiently, including: Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and FrontPage.

Land-Grant Training Alliance (www.LGTA.org)---Teaches you how to use various software packages online and even has an interesting tutorial on how to use the Internet as a teaching tool to help others.