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GoPro HERO5 and HERO6: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Training Lynda.com Got a GoPro? Whether you capture stills, video, or even time-lapse photography, this beginner's course equips you with the essential skills you need to get out from behind your computer and start shooting in the field with your GoPro HERO5 or HERO6 camera. Rich Harrington starts right at the beginning, showing how to get the camera out of the box—which is trickier than it sounds—and set up for your shoot. He also covers strategies for excelling in different shooting scenarios, and shares his insights on different menus and buttons to ensure that you get up and running quickly, without needing to fuss over controls. |
Grasshopper and Rhino: Python Scripting Training Lynda.com Grasshopper allows designers to perform graphical, component-based algorithmic modeling in Rhino. Python extends this functionality, allowing you to create custom scripts for Grasshopper and perform more complex workflows by working directly with the Rhino API. This course introduces the Python programming language to designers who want to do more with Grasshopper. Learn the basics of Python, including variables, data types, conditionals, and loops, and discover how to import additional libraries to extend Grasshopper. Instructor and computational design expert Jeremy Graham then introduces workflows for lofting, sorting, and baking geometry in Grasshopper—using powerful and fast Python scripts that push the boundaries of this visual programming tool. |
Green Building Concepts Foundations Training Lynda.com Green buildings offer a host of environmental and economic benefits while supporting the health and well-being of their occupants. In this practical course, discover how to design, build, and operate buildings from a green perspective. Instructor Fulya Kocak Gin begins by explaining what makes a building green. Fulya then goes over the different components of green buildings, discussing resource efficiency and the importance of location and site design. In addition, she covers notable green building rating systems and credentials, including the LEED rating system. Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped with key information that can help you decide which aspect of green buildings—and which certification types—to focus on based on your individual priorities. |
How to Get the Most from Your Temporary Work Placement Training Lynda.com Learn how to use your work placement as the launching pad for the next stage of your career. In this course, career expert Aimee Bateman shares tips to ensure you make the most of any work placement, whether it's a week-long gig or a year-long contract. Get advice on building and maintaining relationships, making a great first impression and a lasting impact, and managing your time and energy throughout the experience. Aimee also provides tips on building your network, making friends, and coming away with a great reference. |
Information Management: Document Security Training Lynda.com Learn how to balance the need for cloud-based collaboration with document security best practices. In this course, Phil Gold explores how to structure an enterprise content management solution that ensures that documents are both collaborative and safe. Phil begins by reviewing basic server and security concepts, including different server structures, multilevel authentication layers, and data retention policies. He then discusses how to set security levels that don't negatively impact productivity, provide access for remote employees, and manage permissions. To wrap up, he shares best practices that can empower users to keep their documents secure. |
Infraworks: Visualization Techniques Training Lynda.com Autodesk InfraWorks boasts features and settings that can help you craft stunning visual outputs without compromising the performance of your model. In this course, learn how to leverage powerful—often overlooked and underutilized—visualization and performance options in InfraWorks to tune and optimize your models, and balance visual quality with speed and model performance. Instructor Lynda Sharkey covers working with different visualization settings and discusses how to adjust sun, wind, and cloud settings to produce a range of atmospheric effects. She also discusses how to create and share presentations, including how to work with storyboards. |
Introduction to LEED Credentialing Training Lynda.com Earning a LEED credential signifies your deep understanding of sustainable design and construction. If you're interested in earning a LEED credential but aren't sure where to start, then this course can help. Join instructor Fulya Kocak Gin as she demystifies the LEED credentialing process, going over the different types of LEED credentials, who each credential is suitable for, and how to prepare for the different credentialing exams. Fulya steps through how to register for your exam, discusses the format and content for key exams such as the LEED Green Associate exam, and shares tips for studying effectively. Plus, she goes over how to maintain your credential once you've earned it. |
Introduction to the SHRM-CP Certification Exam Training Lynda.com Earning the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional® (SHRM-CP) credential can set you apart from others in the HR field by indicating that you possess the knowledge needed to be an effective leader. This course was designed to help you understand what to expect on test day, and prepare you to be successful on the exam. Instructor Joanne Walters provides an overview of the SHRM-CP® exam content as described by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®), and shares how the behavioral competencies and knowledge domains are measured on the SHRM-CP®. Joanne also provides general test preparation guidance and shares what to expect after you take the test. Disclaimer: This course is not produced nor endorsed by SHRM®. |
Investment Evaluation Training Lynda.com So you want to start saving money and investing in your future. How do you make sure you make smart decisions? While there is always an element of risk when it comes to investments, you can make more informed choices with some simple statistical techniques. This course teaches the basics you need to evaluate opportunities and get the most value out of every dollar. Instructor Yash Patel is passionate about empirical and data-driven decision making, and here he turns its power on the world of finance. Learn about the components of an investment and fundamental concepts such as time value, opportunity cost, and the difference between capital and wealth. Review the different types of investments and three different methods of evaluation: discounted cash flow (DCF), net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR). For each method, Yash lists the pros and cons, offers examples and challenges, and provides a "real talk" summary that will help anyone—not just business owners and CFOs—make smart, strategic decisions about money. |
iOS Development: Architecture Training Lynda.com Behind every polished iOS app is a thoughtful plan. By understanding and applying the fundamental concepts behind iOS application architecture, you can ensure that the software you develop is well-understood, flexible, and easy to extend or refactor. In this course, instructor Károly Nyisztor dives into these concepts, helping to familiarize you with the basics of iOS application architecture and design best practices.
To begin, Károly explores the Unified Modeling Language (UML), goes over some core UML diagrams, and discusses the iOS app life cycle. Next, he covers fundamental architectural design patterns such as the model-view-controller (MVC)—the classical iOS app design paradigm—as well as the Model-View-ViewModel (MVMM) pattern and other alternatives to MVC. He also shares how to manage app state transitions and build responsive apps. In addition, he discusses URL scheme-based communication and AirDrop; efficient memory and power consumption; how to detect issues and bottlenecks in your apps; and more. |
IoT Foundations: Operating System Applications Training Lynda.com Interested in building applications for the Internet of Things? Smart devices surround us, and the app market is only getting bigger. Luckily, the operating systems designed for IoT—Ubuntu Core, Windows 10 IoT Core, and others—also have a number of built-in features for developing robust, full-featured IoT apps. An OS-based approach to development hands over tasks such as interoperability and security to the framework, so that developers can focus on features and functionality. This course provides a technical overview of IoT application components that can be "outsourced" to the OS: interactions with sensors and actuators, data management and processing, data transmission, edge computing, cloud computing, device management, security, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. IoT engineer and professor Ryan Hu provides numerous examples as well as exercise files that show how to implement each component in an actual IoT app. |
Kubernetes: Native Tools Training Lynda.com Do you want to get a handle on how to use the native tools provided by Kubernetes? In this course, bolster your existing understanding of Kubernetes by learning more about the tools provided by the ecosystem. Discover how to use these tools to build, manage, debug, and scale applications better in Kubernetes. Instructor Karthik Gaekwad shares strategies for mastering kubectl; running Kubernetes using Minikube, kubeadm, and kops; and more. |
Java Persistence API (JPA): 1 The Basics Training Lynda.com The Java Persistence API (JPA) is the standard for mapping Java objects to relational databases. JPA provides several advantages over traditional data access methods like Java Database Connectivity (JDBC). In this practical course, Kesha Williams discusses these advantages and acquaints you with the basics of JPA, entity management, transaction management, and relationship mapping. Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped with a firm understanding of JPA and persisting data in Java enterprise applications. |
JavaScript: Prototypes Training Lynda.com The JavaScript approach to object-oriented programming feels alien to many developers. While prototypes are core tools for intermediate and advanced programming, even experienced developers may not understand how they work. This course explains how to write more efficient JavaScript code using the prototype chain. Learn fundamental concepts underlying prototypes, such as object literals and constructors, and discover how prototypes can reduce memory usage, improve code organization, and help you cascade changes site-wide with a single update. Instructor Sasha Vodnik also explains how to use ES6 classes to build prototypes with less code and more features. |
JavaScript: Scope Training Lynda.com JavaScript scope determines how variables can be accessed throughout your code. There are two scopes: global and local. Global variables are accessible from anywhere; local variables are accessible only from within the function or block the variables are declared. Scope can be confusing, especially when factors such as hoisting and closures enter the mix. This course provides a thorough introduction to the scope options for JavaScript variables, alongside challenges that help you practice what you've learned. LinkedIn Learning instructor Emmanuel Henri helps you properly scope your variables, mitigate the effects of hoisting, and declare local variables inside non-function code such as if statements using block scope. |
Jenkins Essential Training Training Lynda.com Continuous integration, deployment, and delivery pipelines can be built from many tools, but Jenkins is one of the most popular, for its open-source extensibility and ease of use. Jenkins Essential Training covers the fundamentals of the platform, including automating builds and testing and securing deployments. Learn how to create jobs, trigger builds, and distribute those builds to multiple environments. Instructor Robert Starmer also shows how to add notifications to alert you to build state changes and failures and extend Jenkins with plugins, shared libraries, and APIs. He also explains how to secure deployments and access to your Jenkins environment, and store artifacts from the build process for safekeeping. Plus, learn how to combine multiple stages of the CI/CD process into a single automated pipeline. The course includes advanced use cases, best practices, and customization tips, designed to give even the first-time user the skills to become a capable Jenkins engineer. |
JNCIA (JN0-102) Cert Prep: 1 Junos Fundamentals Training Lynda.com Juniper Networks provides networking solutions to the world's top 100 service providers, as well as banks, government agencies, health care organizations, and more. The Juniper Networks Certified Associate-Junos (JNCIA-Junos) exam certifies a network administrator's proficiency with the Junos operating system. It's the first prerequisite for advanced Juniper certifications such as JNCIS, JNCIP, and JNCIE and a key competitive factor in your job search. This course teaches the concepts covered in the first two exam objectives: Networking Fundamentals and Junos OS Fundamentals. Learn the basics of the OSI networking model, the devices at the different layers, and IP addressing and subnetting. Then explore the core elements of the Junos OS, including the software architecture, routing, and traffic processing, and learn how to install Junos on a virtual machine. Completing all three courses in the series will help prepare you to pass the related 65-question certification exam, JN0-102. |
Learning ARKit for Developers Training Lynda.com If you're intrigued by the potential of augmented reality (AR)—and want to start incorporating this exciting technology in new and existing products—then this project-based course is for you. Here, learn what you need to know to create AR apps using the powerful ARKit and SpriteKit frameworks. Explore how SpriteKit and ARKit work together, how to set up an ARKit project, how to use 3D anchors, and more. In addition to covering the fundamentals of both frameworks, this course provides you with an opportunity to apply what you learned by creating a fun AR game. |
Launch Your Product to the Press Training Lynda.com When you're ready to launch your product or service, garnering positive press coverage is key. The right media coverage can validate your product or service in the eyes of the general public, driving potential customers to your website. In this course, join instructor Andrea Holland as she shows how to successfully launch your product to the press. Andrea explains how to prepare for a launch by creating basic messaging, writing a press release, and conducting media outreach so that reporters want to write about you. Then, she covers how to execute a successful launch, including how to sound natural when speaking with the media. To wrap up, she shows how to keep the cadence going by leveraging the launch for additional media opportunities. |
Leading Productive One-on-One Meetings Training Lynda.com Regular one-on-one meetings provide managers with an opportunity to head off problems and efficiently answer the many small, quick questions that arise during the workweek. In this course, Dave Crenshaw shows how to establish a one-on-one meeting schedule and agenda, assign and review actions items, and assess the results of the meeting and follow up on promises. This course also explains how to listen to employees' needs effectively and when to offer training and development. LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) is a PMI Registered Education Provider. This course qualifies for professional development units (PDUs). To view the activity and PDU details for this course, click here. |
Learn LinkedIn Sales Navigator Training Lynda.com Find more leads and build out your social sales strategy with the power of LinkedIn Sales Navigator. LinkedIn is a natural platform for modern selling, and with Sales Navigator you can increase your opportunity for successful connections. In this course, Donna Alexander shows you how to find new leads, review lead suggestions, view member profiles and company accounts, and use shared connections to make introductions. She also shows how you can use InMail to increase your sales success with targeted messaging, and prospect on the go with the Sales Navigator mobile app. Plus, learn how to use PointDrive and updates to gain more insights into your buyers and the state of your sales pipeline. |
Learning Eclipse Training Lynda.com Eclipse is an essential tool for developers—it's not only an integrated development environment (IDE), but also an extensible platform for developing digital tools and applications. While it's primarily associated with Java, you can also use it with other languages, including C, C++, and PHP. In this course, Reynald Adolphe helps you get started with this powerful IDE, sharing practical examples and tips using Java. Learn how to work with the Eclipse interface, create and manage Java projects, and debug your code. Reynald also shares tips and tricks that can help you work smarter with Eclipse. |
Learning FileMaker Training Lynda.com Learn how to design and build custom apps with FileMaker 17—the latest version of the powerful platform used everywhere from home offices to Fortune 500 companies all around the world. Drawing on over 20 years of experience with clients at his own development firm, iSolutions, Cris Ippolite walks through the essential FileMaker Pro skills, from creating tables and fields to designing layouts that display your data in a smart way. He also shows you how to work with data, create reports, import and export data, write scripts, perform calculations, and more. Watch now to start learning how to build your first database from scratch. |
Learning HitFilm Express Training Lynda.com Video editing doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. HitFilm Express is free filmmaking software with many robust editing and effects capabilities. For the novice, it's perfect for most basic and intermediate functions, including editing, trimming, effects, compositing, audio editing, titling, and more. This course provides introductory video editing and post-production training, highlighting the main features of HitFilm Express. Simon Jones shows how to import media, perform basic edits to audio and video, color correct footage, add titles and effects, and export and share your film. After taking this course, even non-video people will be able to edit a project with skill and confidence. |
Learning NgRx Training Lynda.com Once you've worked with Angular awhile, you discover that the difficult part of architecting apps is making sure data flows and is refreshed in the UI in a consistent way. This process is called state management. NgRx has quickly become the go-to solution for state management in large Angular applications. In this training course, you can learn about Redux—the JavaScript library for managing application state—and how NgRx provides an Angular-specific implementation of Redux that supports lazy-loaded modules, observables, and asynchronous side effects. Instructor Alain Chautard teaches the principles of state management in the context of reactive programming, giving you a solid foundation for your Angular architecture. Learn how to react to and trigger state changes, dispatch actions, and work with effects, selectors, and entities. Plus, see to build a robust component architecture with NgRx. |