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 and will replace Atomic Learning which expires May 2014.

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!

Learn Anywhere - download the mobile app!

• 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.