Are you interested in improving your public speaking skills but your schedule is so hectic there’s no way you could take a class? Have you wanted to master Excel but don’t know where to begin? Then the library has the perfect resource for you! LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, has a myriad of different courses and videos split into easy-to-follow sections. Each course has a teacher and includes closed captioning.

Free to use with a Cook Memorial card: simply go to https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/cmpld, click “Get Started,” login with your library card and pin (your cooklib.org password), and enjoy hours of free learning! You can also find LinkedIn Learning on the Research page on our website.

A list of the most popular courses from the past week:

1. Microsoft Access Essential Training (Office 2021/LTSC)
2. Creating Powerful Sales Proposals
3. Android Phone and Tablet Essential Training
4. Agile Testing
5. QuickBooks Online Tips and Tricks

If you have trouble with your account, please call us at (847) 362-2330 during library hours or use the chat feature on the bottom right corner of the website.

Happy learning!