LIFELONG LEARNING WITH LYNDA HOW LYNDA.COM CAN HELP YOU ADD TO YOUR SKILL SET
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In his latest book, “Thank You for Being Late,” author and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman emphasizes the importance of being a “lifelong learner” in a world where technology advances exponentially. Gone are the days where you could graduate from high school, or even college for that matter, and expect to follow a traditional career path with no need for further education. Even if you have a job that’s not in danger of dying out, chances are the skills and responsibilities for that job will evolve — and you’ll have to evolve as well. You could go back to school and spend money unnecessarily to learn a new skill set, or you could use some of the new advances in technology to your advantage. Lynda.com was created to help you do just that. Lynda.com, a part of LinkedIn Learning since 2017, is an online learning platform that hosts thousands of web videos and classes on business, software, technology, and creative skills to help you succeed in a rapidly changing workplace. If learning a programming language like SQL or a software program like Adobe will give you a leg up in your job search or help you with your current job responsibilities, Lynda.com can help. The content is the website’s primary purpose, but the appeal of the site is its organization, quality of content, and bang for your buck. Video tutorials may abound on YouTube, but the quality of information will always be up for scrutiny. With Lynda.com, you’ll only get access to content created by experts in each respective field in a way that is easy to understand. Videos can be organized by topic, software, author, or skill level, and each video is usually a very accessible 10–15 minutes long. A monthly subscription is necessary to utilize the site’s full potential, but, with the quality of the content, the cost is more than worth it. There’s also an app compatible with mobile devices for tutorials on the go.
We have 20 complimentary copies of this new book to send out. If you’d like one, email joan.stephens@sandler.com or call 208-429-9275 to request your free copy!
With Lynda.com, you can garner new skills and improve your marketability as a professional, propelling your career forward and upward.
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