Lynda.com is an online training resource that offers over 2,300 video tutorials on a wide range of topics including: MS Office 2013, Desire2Learn, Career Skills, Customer Service, 3-D Animation, iPads, Photography, Graphic Design, and many more. This is free for all faculty, staff and students to use.

Want to Start Using Lynda? Create an Account!

• Navigate to www.lynda.com/email-signup
• Type in your MNSU.EDU email address and click Submit
• You will get an email confirmation - follow the link on the email
• Complete your profile including setting up your password
• Detailed Instructions
• Video Tutorial

Already Created an Account? Login and Begin Learning!

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• iOS app for iPhone and iPad
• Android app for smartphones and tablets

FAQs

Q: What if I need help setting up my account?

A: Contact the ITS Service Desk at 507.389.6654 

Q: What do I do if I forgot my password? 

A: Go to www.lynda.com/login/loginhelp.aspx and type in your MNSU.EDU email address. Lynda will send you instructions on resetting your password.

Q: Can I use a different email account than my MNSU.EDU? 

A: No. Since this is free to all students, faculty and staff, you need to use your MNSU.EDU email address to get it for free.

Q: What do I do if I can't get logged in after I reset my password or I have questions on my account?

A: Contact Lynda Customer Service either by filling out an online form or by calling 1.888.335.9632.

Q: Can I access this at home or do I have to be on campus?

A: As long as you have internet access and can remember your login information, you can access your Lynda account!

Q: Can I print a certificate when I complete a course?

A: Yes! Click My Courses in the upper right, then click Certificates of completion.