4 Easy Steps To Access Online Learning Through Lynda.com for FREE
Are you stuck in a professional rut? Are you looking for ways to develop skills to take your career to the next level? Lynda.com is a leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
Do you want to hear a little secret on how to get access to lynda.com’s video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts for FREE?
Have you always wanted to learn the tips and tricks of Microsoft Excel?
Now you can.
Or learn Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator from leading designers in their field?
Now you can.
Here’s the little secret: anyone with a Los Angeles County library card now has access to free online video courses through lynda.com. You can access educational videos anywhere you want on your desktop and mobile devices.
Just look at the variety of courses and workshops offered:
- Project Management
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Social Media Marketing
- How To Create Amazing Presentations
- Educational Technology
- Google Analytics
- Mobile Apps
- Web Design
- and more than 3,586 courses and 273,000 tutorials
“All you need is a county public library card and PIN to access lynda.com’s vast collection of courses. Our patrons can take an unlimited number of lynda.com classes with 24-7 access on their computer or smartphone.”
Lynda.com courses for individuals cost $25 or $37.50 for a monthly or $250 to $375 for an annual membership.
LA County library cards are free to permanent and temporary residents (it must be a county library, not a city public library). Residents can find an application online at www.colapublib.org and bring it into one of 85 local library branches with valid identification. In addition to books, magazines, DVDs, music and eBooks, the county libraries offer computer and wireless Internet access.
4 STEPS TO GET FREE ACCESS TO LYNDA.COM
- Visit your nearest LA County Public Library
- Bring photo ID and a piece of mail to confirm your residence
- Apply for a card in-person and receive a PIN # (your library card number should start with “11117”)
- Login through this portal and activate your membership immediately
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