As a member of Imperial you can access and use lynda.com, the online subscription library, free of charge.
Using lynda.com's high-quality instructional videos, you can teach yourself how to use the latest version of software packages in a wide range of creative (Video, Web design, Animation, Audio and Music, Photography), and business-related subjects (Education and e-Learning, Office, CAD, Business, Marketing).

Features and benefits

The features and benefits of lynda.com include: 

• Unlimited access to courses on a wide variety of technologies and disciplines;
• Up-to-date content to keep your skills current;
• New courses added every week to help you develop your abilities;
• Tutorials taught by recognised industry experts;
• Access to instructor's exercise files to follow along as you learn;
• Closed captioning and searchable, time-coded transcripts;
• Courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels;
• The option to watch complete courses or bite-sized videos as you need them.

Register with lynda.com

Before being able to access the training, you must register with lynda.com. Follow these steps:

1. Go to https://www.lynda.com/signin
2. Select Sign in with your organization
3. Enter imperial.ac.uk
4. Enter your College username and password and click Login.
5. A new window opens prompting you to create a profile.
6. Input your details, and click “Save”.
7. Once you are registered you will be able to access lynda.com at anytime and from anywhere using your College credentials.

Find out more 

• Watch the How to use Lynda.com course video
• Learning with Lynda.com (1h 34m) - Explore the tools and features of Lynda.com while creating a learning game plan, so you can better achieve your learning goals.

This service is in early trials and we value your feedback: contact the ICT Service Desk.