Bradford Public Library is pleased to offer its cardholders access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of instructional videos. As a Bradford Public Library cardholder you can access LinkedIn Learning content from any computer with an internet connection simply by entering your library card number and your 4 digit PIN.
Log into LinkedIn Learning
From our BPL webpage, simply click this link: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/oh0030
Please note that you can only access course content through the BPL login page, and not by directly visiting the Lynda.com homepage.
Need a library card?
Stop in to fill out an application or update your information. Normally, it takes less than 10 minutes! Can’t remember your PIN? Call us and we can reset it on the spot.
After creating a LinkedIn Learning account (which only requires your name and e-mail address), you can watch videos, create playlists, bookmark pages, and obtain Certificates of Completion (that can be uploaded to your LinkedIn profile). Many courses also feature exercise files, so that if you’re watching a tutorial about Microsoft Excel you can follow the activity with downloadable, pre-populated Excel spreadsheet files.
What is Lynda.com?
Now owned by LinkedIn, Lynda.com has been the leading provider of online learning content for 20 years. Lynda.com has more than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill level.
Courses include:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
- Adobe Create Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.)
- Latest versions of popular operating systems such as Windows 10, iOS, Android, Linux
- Coding and markup languages such as C, Java, Python, Ruby, MySQL, HTML, CSS and PHP
- Business skills, communication, marketing and leadership
- Data analysis, cloud computing, server management
- Creative arts including photography, video editing 3D animation, and more
Lynda.com also offers more than 50 different learning paths to help users stay ahead in their current job or change careers. Examples of learning paths include how to become a web developer, IT security specialist, project manager, or small business owner.