Recommended LinkedIn Learning Courses
All IAS faculty, members, and staff have access to the full library of online training modules through LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com).
To log in, please follow the link LinkedIn Learning, and enter your IAS email address. From there, you'll be directed to a screen to log in. Please enter your normal IAS username and password. It is not required that you have a LinkedIn account, nor if you do, that you link it to your training profile.
Listed below are various recommended LinkedIn Learning courses for the following topics:
Microsoft Office Suite
Topics include:
- Entering Data
- Creating Formulas and Functions
- Formatting
- Adjusting Worksheet Layout and Data
- Printing
- Charts
- Adjusting Worksheet Views
- Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
- Data Management Features
- Security and Sharing
- Data Analysis Tools
- PivotTables
- Macros
Additional Suggested Training:
Below are a series of suggested courses that go beyond the very basics of using a spreadsheet. The instructor in the video may use a different computer type or different version of the software but the instructions will be very much the same no matter which version you are using.
Querying Data with a Lookup Table
Creating and Manipulating Outlines
PowerPoint 2021 Essential Training
PowerPoint 2019 Essential Training
PowerPoint 2016 Essential Training
Topics include:
- Navigating PowerPoint
- Working with Presentations
- Working with Slides
- Adding Pictures to Slides
- Adding Content to Slides
- Adding Shapes, Diagrams, and Charts to Slides
- Adding Video, Audio, and Animation to Slides
- Preparing the Presentation
- Delivering Your Presentation
- Reusing and Sharing Presentations
Topics include:
- Editing Text
- Formatting Text
- Using Paragraph Formatting
- Formatting Pages
- Formatting Efficiently with Styles and Themes
- Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists
- Working with Columns and Tables
- Illustrating Your Documents
- Using Macros and Building Blocks
- Proofing Your Documents
- Sharing Documents with Others
- Reviewing Documents with Others
- Customizing Word
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop 2022 Essential Training
Photoshop 2021 Essential Training
Topics include:
- Opening Files
- Documents and Navigation
- Customizing the Photoshop Interface
- Digital Image Essentials
- Adobe Camera Raw
- Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
- Layers
- Color and Brush Essentials
- Working with Layer Masks
- Making Selections
- Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
- Adjustment Layer Essentials
- Blend Mode essentials
- Smart Object Essentials
- Essential Transformation
- Color, Gradient, and Pattern Fill Layers
- Essential Filters
- Shape Layers
- The Pen Tools
- Essential Layer Styles
- Type Essentials
- Working with Libraries
- Artboards
- Animating Images
- Sharing Images
Illustrator 2022 Essential Training
Illustrator 2021 Essential Training
Topics include:
- Illustrator Environment
- Selection
- Transforms
- Creating Paths
- Working with Strokes
- Shape and Line Tools
- Arranging Elements
- Groups
- Drawing by Construction
- Color
- Gradients
- Patterns
- Using Grids and Guides
- Transparency
- Appearances
- Type
- Using Images
- Output
InDesign 2022 Essential Training
InDesign 2021 Essential Training
Topics include:
- Creating a Document
- Managing Pages
- Text
- Graphics
- Color and Transparency
- Frames and Paths
- Managing Objects
- Text Formatting
- Styles
- Tables
- Interactive Documents
- Package, Print, and Exporting
Topics include:
- The Acrobat Workspace
- Searching PDFs
- Creating PDFs from Office Applications
- Creating PDFs from Adobe Applications
- Additional PDF Creation Methods
- Editing PDF Content
- Combining and Modifying PDF Pages
- Exporting to Other Formats
- Commenting and Reviewing
- Fillable Forms
- Protecting PDF Content
- Ensuring Accessibility
Premiere Pro Essential Training
Topics include:
- Importing and Organizing Media
- Basic Editing
- Refining Edits
- Working with Effects and Transitions
Operating Systems
Topics include:
- Launching and Using Applications
- File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
- Working with the Desktop
- Working with Bundled Applications
- Working with Mail, Address Book, and Calendars
- Installing and Managing Applications
- Managing Notifications
- Account Settings
- Cortana and Windows Search
- Sharing Data between Devices
- Backing Up
macOS Ventura Essential Training
macOS Monterey Essential Training
macOS Big Sur Essential Training
Topics include:
- Finder: The MacFiling Cabinet
- Using the Desktop
- Launching and Using Applications
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
- Working with Other Bundled Applications
- Installing and Managing Applications
- Managing Notifications
- Using Voice Control and Siri for Voice Commands
- Sharing Files and Data between Devices
- Backing Up and Security
Google Workspace
Google Slides Essential Training
Topics include:
- Working with Slides
- Images and Shapes
- Video, Diagrams, and Charts
- Transitions and Animations
- Collaborating and Presenting
Google Drive Essential Training
Topics include:
- Working with Files
- Organizing and Searching Google Drive
- Working with Google Docs
- Collaborating with Google Docs
- Using Google Drive on a Mobile Device
Google Docs Essential Training
Topics include:
- Editing Google Docs
- Working with Images
- Creating Tables, Columns, and Charts
- Working with Google Docs
- Collaborating on and Sharing Google Docs
- Using Google Docs on a Mobile Device
Google Sheets Essential Training
Topics include:
- Creating and Managing Spreadsheets
- Editing Spreadsheets
- Viewing Spreadsheets
- Formatting, Printing, and Publishing Spreadsheets
- Working with Spreadsheet Data
- Collaborating with Google Sheets
Google Calendar Essential Training
Topics include:
- Creating and Editing Events
- Responding to Invitations
- Creating Additional Calendars
- Sharing Calendars with Others
- Mobile App and Desktop Access
File Sharing & Cloud Storage
Topics include:
- Working with Dropbox on Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Sharing Files with Dropbox
- Dropbox for Collaboration
- Using Dropbox with Mobile Devices
- More Uses for Dropbox
Google Drive Essential Training
Topics include:
- Working with Files
- Organizing and Searching Google Drive
- Working with Google Docs
- Collaborating with Google Docs
- Using Google Drive on a Mobile Device
Audio/Video Conferencing
Topics include:
- Hosting and Attending Meetings
- Scheduling Meetings and Co-host Options
- Collaborating in Meetings
- Zoom on Mobile Devices
- Hosting Webinars
Microsoft Teams Essential Training
Topics include:
- Joining and Managing Groups
- Conversations
- Meetings and Calls
- Sharing Files
- Settings and Customizations
Email Marketing
Topics include:
- Managing Audiences
- Managing Campaigns
- Designing Campaigns
- Sending and Sharing Campaigns
- Nurturing Customers and Selling Products
Content Management
Topics Include:
- Introduction and Administration
- Content and Fields
- Users and Themes
- Taxonomy, Media, and Modules
- Design
- Layout
Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to Large Language Models
Topics Include:
- The Importance of Generative AI
- How Generative AI Works
- Types of Generative AI
- How Models are Trained
- Using Caution with Generative AI
Topics Include:
- What is GPT-4
- GPT-4 Training
- GPT-4 Limitations
- Common Terms for GPT Models