can anyone recommend free learning sites?

I can't help you with a free one. Although I do know a cheap one which only ask for a couple of dollars (which is we're my friend learned web design and computer programming) It's monthly though, so you probably wouldn't be interested but goodluck! ~Joey

You might want to check out Villageann's discussions. Just the other day she was telling us about some. Also, a few months ago www.ivillage.com was giving free classes, and not on hair care or makeup, actual beneficial classes. Just don't be shocked if you wade through that site. They have a lot of stuff on there that is way too personal for my tastes.