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Build Your Technology Skills

Technology skill-building events are held county wide and many of the events are free of charge. There are online-learning resources that allow you to choose topics and classes and learn at your own pace.

LearningExpress Library—Computer Skills Center

LearningExpress Library offers video courses to learn popular software and computer basics. All content is free with your Library card and a Library card is also free.

Technology categories in the Computer Skills Center include:

  • Get Started with Your Computer
  • Get Started with the Internet
  • Popular Software Tools
  • Learn Computer Graphics and Illustration
  • Understanding Your Operating System

Free Courses from Universal Class

Learn Anything · Learn Anytime · Learn Anywhere

More than 500 courses are available, including more than 55 in the Computer & Technology category. Universal Class is free with your Library card and a Library card is also free.

Continue your education now with Universal Class!

Knowledge is Power. Learn something new today! Universal Class offers hundreds of online CE classes. Our courses are not just tutorials; they are real. They include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and actual assessments of your progress.

Assessment of Your Progress. Verify your learning progress with the assessment of assignments and exams. Receive actual grades and feedback regarding your performance.

Earn CEUs and Certificates. Earn a certificate documenting your CEUs, contact hours, and course completion. Build your online portfolio and share your achievements with others.

Go At Your Own Pace. All courses are self-paced. This means you can learn when you want on your own time. You do not need to be online at a specific date or time.

Universal Class by the Numbers.

  • 1,000,000+ Students
  • 500+ Courses
  • 8,000,000+ Lessons Delivered

LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)

Choose from thousands of free online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. All LinkedIn Learning content is free with your Library card and a Library card is also free.

The LinkedIn Learning Technology library offers current and aspiring technology professionals deep coverage of the platforms, applications, and programming languages that are driving economic growth around the globe. Courses cover a wide range of in-demand skills—

  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Science
  • Database Management
  • DevOps
  • IT Help Desk
  • Mobile Development
  • Network and System Administration
  • Security
  • Software Development
  • Web Development
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