Garwood Library LinkedIn Learning
The Garwood Public Library is excited to offer its cardholders LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) has been the leading provider of online learning content for 20 years. They offer more than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. Now these professional video courses, taught by industry experts, are available to Garwood cardholders through the Library’s website.
Simply login to the LinkedIn Learning database with your library card and pin and create an account (which only requires your name and e-mail address). If you are still unsure how to proceed, click on the “help me” widget for a tutorial on how it all works. Once in the LinkedIn Learning website, you can watch videos, create playlists, bookmark pages, and obtain Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to your LinkedIn profile, or downloaded for emailing or printing. Many courses also feature free files for exercises. If you’re watching a tutorial about Microsoft Excel you can follow the activity with downloadable, pre-populated Excel spreadsheet files.
Courses provided by LinkedIn include:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.);
Adobe Create Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.);
Latest versions of operating systems such as Windows 10, iOS, Android, Linux
Coding and markup languages such as C, Java, Python, Ruby, MySQL, HTML, CSS,
Business skills, communication, marketing and leadership
Data analysis, cloud computing, and server management
Creative arts including photography, video editing 3D animation, and more
LinkedIn Learning also offers over 50 different learning paths to help users stay ahead in their current job or change careers. Examples of learning paths include how to become a web developer, IT security specialist, project manager, or small business owner.
With LinkedIn Learning you can pick up new skills, on your own schedule, on any device 24/7.
