Lynda.com
Accessing the Site
You can log onto Lynda.com by visiting the following link: http://lynda.com/portal/uga.
The username and password authentication will be based on your UGA MyId and MyId password.
- Check out the EITS website for more information.
- Additional support can be found on Lynda.com, after logging in, on the very top menu bar click 'support' then 'how to use lynd.com' or 'frequently asked questions'.
Popular Topics
Be sure you are logged into Lynda.com before selecting the links below!
- Adobe
- Microsoft
Notes
- The training videos can be filtered by Beginner and Intermediate skill levels.
- As you browse help courses, you can queue them up so the course can be watched later. You can even create a playlist to mix and match the courses you'd like to watch.
- As you browse and watch course lessons, you can bookmark lessons that are important or need to be (re)viewed later.
- When you complete a course, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion. This is done after you have watched the entire set of videos for a course.
Your Lynda.com Account
Lynda.com can be personalized in your account profile. You are able to add geographic information and set your email preference for the site. The email preference allows you to receive updates of when new topics are released.
Microsoft's Imagine Academy
View the possible certificates available through the Imagine Academy here.
Visit the EITS help page for additional information.
First-time visitors of Microsoft Imagine Academy must first register. To register:
- Click on the enrollment link
- A new window will open. An enrollment code should be provided under the enrollment code section.
- Type your UGA email address, which should be your
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Click submit
- Once your account is activated, you will have access to courses
For returning visitors, follow these steps:
- Go to the Microsoft Imagine Academy website
- Click sign in
- When asked, provide your organizational account information. This is your UGA-provided email address (your
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. address) and the password associated with your MyID. - You will then have access to your Microsoft Imagine Academy account.
YouTube Videos
There is a library of user generated information on YouTube regarding just about any topic. I have highlighted a few below (based on past questions):