Internet usage has increased exponentially over the past decade and there are now over 1 billion users worldwide. This can be a daunting prospect for a relatively new user to the internet and it can be hard to find what you are looking for. I have put together a few tips for you to find updated skills online.

I will focus on three key aspects in life where you can find updated skills online and keep it relatively simple for now. These three aspects are your own personal development, saving money online and staying in regular contact with your friends.

Finding updated skills online for your personal and career development

If you are looking to further your career and get to the next level or are looking for that next opportunity, there are some great sites you can use. I personally would start with the job sites as they often offer free advice on CV writing, interview skills and much more. They may offer many training programs that will help you learn some valuable skills to improve your career prospects. If you are looking for new life skills there are many avenues to choose from. Look for life coaches and see if there are reputable coaches locally. They will be able to give you a new perspective on life and help you to get the most out of your life.

Finding updated skills online to save money!

Now everyone loves to save money, even the richest people on the planet. Well at least they would like value for money. In these uncertain times you need to be more careful with your money and look out for value. As the saying goes if you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves. And the perfect vehicle to help you save money is the internet. You can use the internet to 'shop around' and search many virtual shops in order to find the best deal. It doesn't really matter what you are shopping for, whether it be a new pair of shoes or a sofa, a house or a holiday, there are specific sites to help you find what you're looking for.

Finding updated skills online to stay in touch with friends or make new ones

There has been a massive rise in social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook in the past few years which means it is much easier to stay in touch with your friends and family. This is particularly important if they live overseas. You can become a member of these sites for free and find your friends through handy 'friend finders' that search your email address books. So have a look around and see if these sites are relevant to you and if not perhaps try searching for local events or pastimes that are happening in your area. You will be able to find something to do at anytime and any place in the world.

These are just a few pointers to find updated skills online. I hope that they will be valuable for you, now or in the future. Because if you don't keep your skills updated the world leaves you behind. And as the old saying goes, if you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.