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

Course summary

Gain essential skills like basic computer skills, such as how to use a computer, connect devices, and access search, email and social media.
Cover your digital basics.

The digital world is upon us both personally and professionally. Having a better understanding of the Internet, computers and social media can be a big help toward acquiring digital skills.
And, once you have these skills there are many more possibilities opened to you as far as career advancement. Learn how to use a computer, connect devices and access search, email, and social media.

Enjoy course content that is very user-friendly and interactive with lots of illustrations! No previous knowledge is needed for this introductory course.
 
You’ll learn these core skills:
    
•    Create accounts for Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

•    Understand computer networking and how to browse and search the Internet.

•    Become familiar with Microsoft Windows and how to work with files and folders.

•    Identify common problems and implement solutions.