What is Lynda.com?
Lynda.com provides a vast online library of instructional videos covering a variety of topics such as software training, business and creative skills, and study skills. Taught by accomplished teachers and recognized industry experts, Lynda.com is a high-quality resource for students, faculty, and staff looking to develop skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, educational technology, social media, coding, and a wide range of other topics.
How can I register for Lynda.com through the College of DuPage?
The College's academic license covers COD faculty, staff, and students. You must have a COD-issued email address to register for Lynda.com through our institution.
- https://www.lynda.com/email-signup
- Register using your COD email address. (Must be a cod.edu or dupage.edu address)
- Check your cod.edu or dupage.edu email for a verification notice from Lynda.
- Follow the links in the verification email and you'll be all set!
Here's a printable guide.
Where should I start?
After you're registered, you can go directly to Lynda.com and log in from anywhere. You do not have to be on campus and you don't need a Library card.
It can be helpful to log into Lynda and check out this playlist of short videos to help you get started:
COD Library Lynda Playlist
If you have problems registering, you can contact Librarian Denise Cote at [email protected].