How do I get Lynda for free?

Lynda.com has been around since 1997 when it was called "Learning Express." As time passed, more features were added including an online community of over 20 million members where people could share experiences about what they learned from their videos. In 2018, Lynda's parent company acquired Skillshare which had become one of the largest platforms for learning outside of school and universities. Now there are two main resources that provide access to Lynda's content - Lynda.com as well as LinkedIn Learning. If you've never heard of these sites before then let me explain how they work and why you should consider using them in 2020.

Why would someone want to use this type of resource? Well, if you're like most people, you probably have at least some interest in technology. And while many companies offer training classes for employees, sometimes those classes don't fit into your schedule or budget. So instead of paying a lot of money for something you might not need right now, you can find out just enough information to make yourself feel comfortable with whatever course you choose. This way, you won't be overwhelmed by all the details and you'll still feel confident after taking action.

And if you'd rather focus on personal development than professional education, then Lynda.com and LinkedIn Learning are great places to start because they aren't specific to any industry. You can take a wide variety of courses ranging from art to writing to computers. But perhaps even better, both services offer unlimited subscriptions so you can watch as much video as you want without having to worry about running out of material.

So how does this help us today? For starters, we already know that you likely have access to a local library. Libraries across the country are currently closed due to COVID-19 but libraries usually have internet connections so you should check first anyway. Then once inside the building, ask the librarians if they have any materials related to the topics you're interested in. They may recommend another book or magazine article, maybe a YouTube playlist, or possibly a digital copy of a class offered via Zoom. It depends on the size of the library and the availability of equipment.

But here's the problem -- if you go to the website of either service you will see that it looks very similar! That's because they are actually owned by the same owner. The difference between the two is that Lynda.com offers paid programs whereas LinkedIn Learning provides its own platform for learners. Let's talk about each program individually.

How do I download Lynda courses for free?

If you visit the Lynda site, you'll notice that there is a big button labeled "Start Free Trial" located near the top left corner of the page. Clicking that link takes you directly to a screen asking for credit card info and other details. After entering your payment information, you'll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Once you click the verification link in that message you'll immediately gain access to the full catalog of Lynda.com courses.

There are three ways to search for courses depending on whether you prefer watching or reading. When searching for a course, you'll see that the title contains links to additional pages containing descriptions about the topic covered in the video. In addition to being able to read about the subject matter, you also have the option to preview the entire video itself. To view it, click the play button under the description and wait until the video begins playing. Make sure you adjust your volume levels accordingly.

Once you finish viewing the video, click the "Watch Now!" button at the bottom of the screen. This will direct you to the Lynda portal where you can select a plan based on length of subscription. There are four plans starting at $9 per month and going all the way up to $99 per month. Each plan includes access to thousands of titles along with lessons covering subjects such as photography, web design, coding, data science, etc.

When you subscribe, you'll automatically receive a password needed to log into the site. From there, you can begin exploring the various categories listed on the homepage. These include How-To Guides & Tutorials, Courses, Certification Programs, Professional Development, Online Community, and Blog.

In terms of pricing, Lynda is competitively priced compared to competitors such as Udemy. However, unlike some other providers, Lynda doesn't require students to pay extra fees to purchase textbooks used in traditional college courses. Instead, users can rent these books through Amazon Kindle Unlimited, Barnes & Noble Nook Library, Kobo Books, and Google Play eBooks.

Another thing worth mentioning is that Lynda allows you to save your progress and resume watching later. Just hit the "Save Later" button and you'll instantly add the video to a list titled My Saved Videos. Here you can easily browse through past favorites and rewatch any particular lesson whenever you wish.

Of course, if you really enjoy a certain video series, you can always buy the DVD or CD set. Some courses come with a printed version of the textbook included in the price while others only give you access to the eBook. Regardless of which format you choose, you'll receive instant access to all future updates and revisions.

While Lynda.com may seem expensive initially, there are plenty of advantages for consumers. First off, there is no commitment required. You can cancel anytime and try again next year. Another benefit is that you can pause and return to any point in the video at any time. Plus, you can watch anywhere you have an internet connection. Lastly, the unlimited streaming model means you won't ever run out of options.

Now let's move onto LinkedIn Learning. This is a bit different because it isn't specifically geared toward a single skill set. Rather, it works best as a place where you can explore multiple areas of knowledge. Think of it as a virtual library where you can research anything you want to learn about.

The good news is that you can sign up for a free trial to test everything out. All you have to do is create a profile and confirm your email address. Next, you'll be prompted to fill out a survey answering questions regarding your interests and goals. Depending on your answers, you'll be shown a selection of courses based on things you said you wanted to learn. For example, if you indicated that you love cooking, you'll see recipes and articles relating to food preparation. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you answered that you hate driving, you'll be shown videos and articles about car safety.

After choosing a few courses, just follow the prompts to complete the registration process. You'll receive a welcome letter letting you know exactly what your monthly fee will cover and providing instructions on how to change your settings. Finally, once logged in, you'll discover hundreds of courses that range from accounting to marketing to yoga.

If you decide to continue, you must agree to the Terms of Service policy which states that you cannot resell any of the products you purchased. Also, you cannot post reviews or leave comments unless you bought the product directly from LinkedIn Learning. Otherwise, you have the freedom to rate the quality of the course and suggest improvements.

LinkedIn Learning makes it easy to jump back and forth between courses. Simply hover over the title of any course and a dropdown menu appears allowing you to quickly navigate to other lessons. At the bottom of every page is a section titled Recommended Resources which lists several other sources of educational material that relate to the current lesson. These include blogs, podcasts, websites, and social media channels.

As with Lynda, there are four membership tiers. Prices vary according to the amount of time you commit to the service. But regardless of how long you stay subscribed, you'll still have access to the whole catalog of courses.

This brings us to our final question...how do I download Lynda tutorials for free?

For those of you who prefer to read instead of watch, there is another excellent source for learning online. Called SparkNotes, this website lets you read high-quality summaries written by actual professors. But instead of focusing solely on academic papers, the writers write short stories and novels meant to teach important concepts. Topics covered include biology, philosophy, psychology, literature, history, physics, chemistry, politics, economics, language, math, etc.

You can access the free versions of the texts through your browser. Or if you prefer to stick with PDF files, you can download the entire archive for offline reading. Since the summaries contain a mix of text and images, it is recommended that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your device prior to opening the file.

Just like Lynda, you have the ability to bookmark favorite sections and resume your reading later. When browsing through the collection, remember that the authors tend to break down each chapter into smaller digestible pieces. Thus, if you are looking for a brief overview of a complex concept, you might want to skip straight to the summary. Alternatively, if you are trying to understand a little deeper, you can always dive into the original piece.

Lynda.com has been around since 2000 as an online service that offers video courses in various fields ranging from design to photography. It's now owned by LinkedIn, which bought it out of bankruptcy in 2013 for $1 billion. While many people still use Lynda.com as their main source of training videos, others have turned to other services like Udemy, Coursera  or YouTube for more affordable alternatives. But if you're looking for something even cheaper than those options, there may be hope yet!

As part of its acquisition of Lynda.com, LinkedIn announced that all accounts would become free for 12 months after purchase. For those without a current subscription, however, this means taking one of two routes. You can either buy a 12-month pass outright using your credit card at checkout, or you can sign up for an annual paid plan using a library card number instead of a credit card. Either way, we'll explain how to set everything up below so you can start downloading the content you need today.

Note that although most libraries offer both books and movies, they tend to focus heavily on resources related to children's literature and education. If you want to check out tech books and software development tools, you might find better deals elsewhere. The links provided here should help ease any concerns about whether you will be able to find what you need within the confines of your local branch.

How do I download a course from learning on LinkedIn?

The first step is to log into your LinkedIn account and click "My Library" on the left sidebar. Once you've logged in, select "Libraries." Next, choose "Add a New Library Card," then enter your name, address, phone number, email address, and password. After entering these details, follow the next steps to complete the process.

Here, you can add a photo ID, such as a driver license, passport, student ID card, etc., but don't worry too much about getting it right - just make sure you include enough information so that when staff ask for verification, they know exactly where to look. This process typically takes less than 10 minutes once you've entered your basic info, so take advantage of the time while you still can.

Once completed, your library card will show up under "Your Account Settings & Information" in your profile page. To see all the titles you own, go back to "My Libraries" and click on the library icon next to "Books" or "Movies" depending on what type of material you wish to borrow. Here, you can sort by title to easily identify and locate the items you want to read.

While the library itself doesn't require any maintenance beyond checking out materials, you must also register each item with the system before being allowed to view them. A small fee applies to each book or movie you request, but it's far lower than anything else you could pay for the same thing. Plus, unlike other services, you only have to pay upfront for the yearlong rental period rather than having to renew every month.

Finally, remember that you can always search for your favorite titles via the site's built-in search bar, browse categories according to interest, or explore recommended picks based on your interests.

What happened to my Lynda com subscription?

If you already had a subscription prior to LinkedIn buying it out of bankruptcy, you probably won't notice much difference. However, if you were planning on signing up anyway, you can continue your membership without interruption until the end of the year. In fact, you may actually save money over paying full price because you won't incur fees during the promotional period.

To maintain your current level of membership, simply return to your account settings and update your billing preferences accordingly. Otherwise, you can cancel anytime by going to "Account Settings & Updates" and clicking on the "Cancel Subscription" button.

Once canceled, you can no longer re-activate your existing subscription, nor can you obtain a new one for the rest of 2018. So if you'd like to try out another service, now is the best time to do it. With all that said, let's move onto setting up a LinkedIn Learning account.

What happened to my Lynda com account?

You'll likely receive an email from LinkedIn asking you to confirm your identity. When done correctly, you'll be redirected to a screen confirming your payment method, including your credit card number and expiration date. You can also opt to use a library card number that requires fewer digits.

After completing the necessary setup procedures, you'll be asked to agree to terms and conditions. Clicking "I Agree" allows you to proceed further, otherwise you'll be sent back to the previous page. At this point, you should see a message stating that your account was successfully created. Now, you can begin downloading content from LinkedIn Learning directly to your device.

LinkedIn Learning is actually a separate entity from the company's professional networking platform. As such, you shouldn't expect to find anything related to job searches or career advice among the offerings. Instead, you'll mostly find educational programs designed specifically for professionals seeking to improve themselves professionally.

At present, the collection includes nearly 2,000 courses covering topics ranging from Photoshop basics to advanced programming concepts. Most are offered in a variety of formats, including audio recordings, ebooks, PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, webinars, and videos. Some courses are also available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Thai, Hindi, Turkish, Flemish, Dutch, Czech, Slovakian, Romanian, Hungarian, Slovene, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Greek, Hebrew, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Albanian, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, Kazakhstani, Kyrgyzstani, Tajikistani, Uzbekistani, Turkmenistan, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Burmese, Khmer, Laotian, Malay, Filipino, Indonesian, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Maldivian, Myanmar, Philippine, Samoan, Solomon Islander, Tahitian, Tuvaluan, Kirghiz, Uygur, Kazak, Tibetan, Yakut, Zulu, Ndebele, Shona, Swahili, Somali, Afar, Hausa, Luo, Maasai, Oromo, Amharic, Afrikaans, Creole, Xhosa, Yoruba, Igbo, Urdu, Pashto, Romany, Punjabi, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Sinhala, Assamese, Bengali, Panjabi, Odia, Parsi, Pakistani, Sanskrit, Kurdish, Persian, Belarusian, Macedonian, Bosnian, Serb, Montenegrin, Bulgarian, Moldavian, Ukrainian, Macedon, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian-Montenegro, Croatian, Slovene, Montenegrina, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Timor Leste, Macau SAR China, Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo DRC, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Cape Verde, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Equatorial, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central Africa Republique, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Principe, Western Sahara, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Seychelles, Comoros, Mauritius, Réunion, Mayotte, Saint Helena, Ascension Island, Jersey, Guernsey, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Isl., US Minor Outlying Islands,

Lyndon B Johnson was right when he said "if we don't educate our children well enough that they will be able to take care of themselves in America." That's because if people aren't smart about how to use technology, it could lead to them being exploited by others or even becoming victims of cybercrime.

The internet has made education more accessible than ever before -- but does it have to cost money? Many libraries offer access to educational materials online without charge as part of their service. It may seem odd at first glance that someone would pay $10 per month to read articles from The New York Times while getting all the same content for free from a local public library. But there are many reasons why this makes sense. For one thing, you're supporting a non-profit organization like your local branch of the National Library Service, which provides books and other materials for millions of students and adults every year. In addition, you'll gain access to an enormous amount of knowledge for yourself and your family. And finally, you'll save thousands of dollars over time!

If you've been thinking about taking advantage of these services, here's what you need to know. First, let me explain what Lynda.com used to be. Next, I'm going to show you where you can find out if your local library offers Lynda.com access. If so, I'll tell you how to sign up for a free trial subscription. Finally, I'll give you information about whether or not you qualify for any discounts based on income level. Let's begin!

What is Lynda com now called?

When you think of Lynda.com today, you might imagine something very different than what it once was. Back in June 2018, the company announced a major overhaul that saw its name change from Learning Company to LinkedIn Learning and the introduction of a whole host of new courses and resources designed specifically for professionals looking to advance their careers. That means that if you were already signed up for Lynda.com previously, you won't see much difference between the two sites. However, if you weren't yet familiar with the brand, you should definitely check out the revamped site.

Does Lynda com still exist?

Yes, although it isn't quite what it used to be. When the website launched back in September 2014, it offered a wide range of training videos focused primarily on software applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Since then, however, the platform has expanded significantly. Today, users can choose from dozens of classes that cover topics ranging from HTML5 programming to data science and machine learning. Some of the most popular titles include Adobe Creative Cloud Training, Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks, and How To Make Money With WordPress. There are also several categories devoted entirely to business-related subjects including Entrepreneurship 101, Business Communication Skills, and Sales Strategies. You can browse each category individually or look through the entire catalog.

Is LinkedIn Learning available for free?

In short, yes! Like most things related to technology, there are always exceptions. While you cannot currently enroll in any classes directly through Facebook, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, Apple iTunes or Spotify, you can view and purchase individual lessons using your credit card. As long as you meet certain criteria, you shouldn't encounter any problems making purchases.

First, make sure that you live within the United States. Second, ensure that you either have a valid U.S. bank account or PayPal balance. Third, select the option labeled Learn More below. Fourth, click Continue Shopping. Fifth, enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields. Sixth, click Sign Up Now. Seventh, verify your email address. Eighth, fill out the shipping form and submit payment via PayPal. Ninth, wait for the confirmation page to load. Once complete, you can start watching video lessons immediately.

Is LinkedIn course club free?

As mentioned above, you must fulfill certain requirements in order to buy lessons from the social network. These rules vary depending on your country of residence. However, regardless of where you live, you should never feel pressured to spend money just to watch a class. Each lesson costs around $20 USD (or equivalent currency), which is far less expensive than buying a book from a bookstore or paying for a membership at a physical school. Plus, you'll receive unlimited lifetime access to all of your purchased lessons. So instead of having to shell out hundreds of dollars for a single course, you can easily dip in and out whenever you want.

Finally, remember that these tips apply only to lessons purchased directly from LinkedIn. Unfortunately, you cannot benefit from any deals offered by schools or universities that allow you to attend lectures for free.

While there are lots of great ways to expand your mind without spending money, there are plenty of free alternatives to traditional textbooks and college tuition fees too. Check out these websites that help you stay informed without breaking the bank.

Why would my local library offer Lynda.com?

The biggest reason why libraries offer access to online courses is the same as why many businesses offer training and certification programs -- so employees can advance their careers.

In addition to offering education opportunities, the American Library Association claims that libraries support literacy development by helping kids become better readers and writers. They also claim that libraries provide social services such as job search assistance with career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking events, and more.

"Libraries have always been places where information comes together," says Kristi Meeks, Manager of Education at the Central Indiana Regional Public Library System. "We want to make sure everyone has access to all this info. We think it's important to help the community connect with what's happening around us in the world."

Meeks points out that while there are plenty of other digital resources available, most of those require an internet connection or subscription fees. The library system offers access to over 1,000 titles from 20 publishers, including books, magazines, DVDs, eBooks, audiobooks, CDs, and eAudiobooks. In fact, the majority of these resources are offered without cost. There are only two exceptions; one is for memberships to popular sites like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, etc., and another is for memberships to news websites like CNN, FOX News, BBC World News, etc.

While the library does not offer every title from each publisher listed above, it provides access to thousands of titles from reputable companies that are widely used across the country. These include titles from McGraw-Hill Education, Pearson, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Prentice Hall, Cengage Learning, Wiley Blackwell, Johns Hopkins University Press, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, John Wiley and Sons, Elsevier Science Ltd., Springer Publishing Company Inc., Sage Publications, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Routledge, Informa UK Limited, Thomson