General
SoftwareLit is a business software education system. It helps individuals and organizations understand, evaluate, and implement the right software with confidence, no technical background required.
SoftwareLit is designed for people who work with software, not just people who work in technology, including:
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Professionals and office managers
- Operations and team leaders
- Job seekers and career changers
- Workforce development participants and adult learners
- Students and future professionals
- Educators and training organizations
Not at all. SoftwareLit is designed to simplify software literacy, not assume it. Every course uses clear, practical language with no jargon, and our Business Software Glossary explains common terms in plain language.
Software literacy is the ability to understand how software works, why organizations use it, and how to make informed decisions about selecting and implementing it. It is a foundational skill that applies across any type of software, in any context.
Yes, SoftwareLit works in mobile browsers. For the best learning experience, we recommend a laptop, desktop, or tablet for the hands-on sections of each course, especially Practice, Evaluate, and Implement.
About the Program
Most software training teaches you how to use one specific tool. SoftwareLit teaches the decision, not just the tool:
- Focuses on principles that apply across all software, not just one platform
- Teaches you how to evaluate and implement software, not just use it
- Includes hands-on practice in a generic software sandbox, so you learn how software works without memorizing buttons
- Produces real deliverables, including a personalized workbook with your implementation plan and a certificate of completion
Software changes. Vendors change. Features change. Interfaces change. By grounding training in core concepts rather than any one product, SoftwareLit gives you a foundation you can carry from one platform to the next, from one job to the next, and from one stage of your business to the next.
Yes. SoftwareLit is specifically designed for people who do not come from a technical background. The focus is on building real-world confidence with software, not coding or IT, so anyone who uses software or helps make software decisions can participate and benefit.
Absolutely. Many business owners and professionals use software without fully understanding its capabilities, how it connects to other tools, or whether it is actually the right fit. SoftwareLit helps you get more out of what you have and make smarter decisions going forward.
Courses & Training
Every course is self-paced, takes about 80 minutes, and follows the same nine-step structure:
- Introduction: Understand the course and set your learning goals
- Read: Learn what the software category does, its common features, and how it fits into business operations
- Reflect: Connect the material to your own challenges and priorities
- Case Studies: See how businesses and teams approach software decisions
- Practice: Explore a generic software sandbox to see how the software works
- Evaluate: Compare options with a structured framework and identify questions to ask vendors
- Implement: Plan team responsibilities, phases, data migration, risks, and go-live readiness
- Go Live & Monitor: Plan your launch, success measures, feedback process, and ongoing review
- Complete: Review what you learned and generate your personalized workbook and certificate
Courses are grouped into three categories:
- Horizontal Software: Software built for any type of business, like CRM, HR, finance, and AI
- Vertical Software: Software built for specific industries, like restaurants, construction, or auto repair
- Software Operations: The discipline of managing software across your organization, including transitions, audits, data, and growth
Horizontal Software
- CRM
- HRIS
- Financial Management (FMS)
- Inventory Management
- Equipment & Asset Management
- Productivity Software
- Learning Management (LMS)
- Automation & Integration
- Payment Processors
- No-Code Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
Vertical Software
- Retail & eCommerce
- Restaurant & Hospitality
- Legal Management
- Health & Wellness
- Beauty & Spa
- Cleaning Service
- Nonprofit
- Gym & Studio
- Field Service Management
- Construction Management
- Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Property Management
- Transport & Fleet
- Creative Business
- Auto Repair Management
Software Operations
- Leading the Transition
- Working With Software Data
- Auditing Your Software Inventory
- Scaling or Switching Software
Yes. Individual courses can be purchased on their own, so you can focus on the software category you need right now.
If you would like access to more courses, the Starter membership includes foundational courses and the Growth membership includes every SoftwareLit course. Compare memberships.
No. You can start with whichever course is most relevant to your current needs. If you are new to business software, we recommend starting with our free course, Business Software Fundamentals.
Yes. Every course is self-paced, so you can work through the material on your own schedule. Growth members can also join a monthly live Q&A.
Yes. We update courses as software categories evolve and add new courses and resources over time. Growth members get access to new courses and learning resources as they are added, and Starter members get access to new Starter resources.
You leave with knowledge, a plan, and practical tools you can use, including:
- A personalized workbook with your reflections, software evaluation, and implementation plan
- A certificate of completion
Getting Started
Not sure where to begin? Start here, free. Business Software Fundamentals builds your foundation first. From there, choose the courses that fit your business, role, and goals.
Yes. Business Software Fundamentals is free, with no membership or payment required.
Memberships & Pricing
- Starter, $19/month: A simple way to build your foundation in business software
- Growth, $39/month: For learners ready to go beyond the fundamentals and explore the full SoftwareLit curriculum
- Enterprise, custom pricing: Business software education for your organization
Starter gives you access to foundational courses covering common business software categories, a certificate of completion with each completed course, a monthly newsletter and resources, and new Starter resources as they are added.
Growth gives you access to all SoftwareLit courses, including horizontal and industry-specific software courses, plus certificates of completion, a monthly newsletter and resources, a monthly live Q&A, and new courses and learning resources as they are added.
Yes. The Enterprise membership brings business software education to your organization. It is designed for businesses, educators, workforce programs, and other organizations, and includes:
- Course access for your organization, with the ability to assign courses to members
- Certificates of completion for completed courses
- Support for learning across teams, departments, or programs
- Organizational implementation options
Pricing is customized for each organization. Email us at [email protected] to discuss options.
Yes, with the Enterprise membership. Enterprise gives your organization course access, lets you assign courses to members of your team, and provides certificates of completion for completed courses.
Starter and Growth memberships are for individual use, so accounts and course access should not be shared. Email us at [email protected] to set up Enterprise for your team.
Starter and Growth memberships are billed monthly and renew automatically at the end of each billing cycle until you cancel. Enterprise billing is arranged directly with your organization.
You may cancel your membership at any time. Your membership stays active through the end of your current billing period and will not renew after that.
All payments are non-refundable, except where required by law. For full details, please review our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Resources
- Business Software Glossary: Look up business software terms and concepts in plain language
- Software Directory: Explore business software by category and compare tools side by side
Account & Access
Once you sign up, you will receive an email with a login link. You can also access your courses anytime by logging into your member account on our website.
Yes. Your progress and completion are recorded in your member account. Some course features also save information in your web browser, so clearing your browser data or using private browsing may remove it.
We recommend downloading or printing your workbook and certificate when you finish a course. Our Data Safety Notice explains how course information is stored.
Check your spam or promotions folder first. If you still do not see it:
- Try resetting your password from the login page
- Email us at [email protected] and we will help you regain access
Yes. You can update your email address in your account settings. If you run into any issues, email us at [email protected] and we will help update it for you.
Use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset your password. If you continue to have trouble, email us at [email protected].
Still have questions?
Email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.