Get Connected

Derbyshire County Council Library Service

Description

Welcome to Derbyshire Libraries
You can join Derbyshire Libraries and benefit from a range of services, including free wifi, internet access, eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks and newspapers online.
In partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, Derbyshire Libraries are pleased to be able to give you the opportunity to develop your IT knowledge and skills by enrolling on free online courses. 

The self-paced Cisco Networking Academy courses introduce you to a range of different areas and enable you to start on your journey into a career in IT. You can access them from a library computer or from your own device at a time to suit you.

Please complete the Enroll section on this page to register for this course with Cisco Networking Academy. You can access Cisco Networking Academy Support & FAQs here.

Course Overview
Get Connected students are introduced to the Internet and experiment with various social networking sites.
Talking characters and devices make this course a user-friendly environment for an audience new to Information Technology (IT). 

Benefits
The digital world is upon us both personally and professionally.
Gain essential skills like basic computer skills, such as how to use a computer, connect devices, and access search, email, and social media.

Explore Opportunities in Technology
•    Develop your digital basics
•    Start exploring the many career possibilities these skills can open up for you