Lynda.COM How to use lynda.com

Author:
Garrick Chow

Duration:
01h 20m

Released on:
2/18/2011

Exercise files:
No

Software works on:
Windows only


In How to use lynda.com, Garrick Chow shows how to navigate and use the lynda.com Online Training Library® and web site. A full rundown of the types of training offered is included, from in-depth essential training on specific software, to first looks at up-and-coming technology trends, to inspirational documentaries following creative professionals working in a variety of disciplines. The course also explores effective ways to browse and search for training, the different types of courses offered, and options for controlling how the content is presented. It also includes information on finding help and contacting lynda.com.
Topics include:

    Choosing the membership plan that meets your needs
    Finding content with the Search feature
    Using the Site Map
    Downloading and using the exercise files
    Searching the video transcripts for a specific word or phrase
    Choosing the right video player for your playback needs
    Overview of the basic video player controls
    Bookmarking videos, chapters or courses that interest you
    Printing and sharing certificates of completion
    Contacting customer service and tech support
    Viewing content on mobile devices





Getting Started
Welcome           01m 23s
Choosing the membership plan that meets your needs           01m 19s

1. Browsing the Online Training Library®
Navigating the site           01m 55s
Browsing by subject and subtopic           01m 56s
Browsing by software or company           02m 35s
Browsing by author           01m 15s
Finding the latest releases           00m 55s
Subscribing to the Latest Releases RSS feed           03m 53s
Finding the most-viewed courses in the fat footer           01m 26s
Finding content with the Search feature           03m 22s
Using the Site Map           01m 54s

2. Watching the Training
Navigating a course details page           06m 05s
Downloading and using the exercise files           01m 34s
Searching the video transcripts for a specific word or phrase           03m 21s
Choosing the right video player for your needs           03m 27s
Using basic video player controls           02m 47s
Changing the playback speed of the videos           01m 24s
Playing an entire chapter continuously           01m 13s
Turning on closed captioning           01m 41s
Providing feedback about the content you've watched           00m 31s

3. Understanding the Types of Courses We Offer
Creative Inspirations           02m 54s
Getting Started           00m 41s
Creating Your First           00m 48s
New Features           00m 44s
Migrating           00m 37s
First Look           00m 51s
Foundations and Fundamentals           01m 24s
Essential Training           00m 44s
In Depth           00m 27s
Power Shortcuts, Tips, and Tricks           00m 33s
Projects, Creative Techniques, and Designing           00m 39s

4. Managing Your Training
Bookmarking videos, chapters, or courses that interest you           07m 30s
Starting where you left off with Training History           02m 15s
Printing and sharing Certificates of Completion           03m 16s
Keeping yourself logged in           00m 58s
Logging in from multiple computers           00m 47s

5. Managing Your Account
Updating your member profile information           01m 14s
Setting your site preferences           02m 07s
Setting your news and email preferences           01m 05s
Registering an activation key or a gift certificate           00m 22s
Updating your billing information           00m 29s
Changing your membership plan           00m 30s
Canceling your membership           00m 42s
Reactivating a previous membership           00m 32s

6. Troubleshooting and Getting Help
Searching FAQs           01m 45s
Contacting customer service and tech support           02m 01s
Requesting a course or training topic           00m 42s

Goodbye
Closing           00m 20s