Creativity & Design

Access Coursera as a New User

Log In to Coursera as a Returning User

Coursera offers free online courses, many of them led by top colleges or companies like Google. Learners can access all course materials, gain skills to advance or switch careers, and earn certificates of completion or degrees.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

GetSetUp is an online community of people who want to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences in small intimate classes. Their safe, social and interactive learning environment has been specifically designed for active older adults. From art therapy, learning Spanish, cooking classes to coffee chat there is something for everyone!

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Note: Access to GetSetUp ended on April 30, 2024. The California State Library, which provides this resource to public libraries, has ended its partnership with GetSetUp. After April 30, 2024, users will be given 30 days to choose a subscription, after which your account will automatically revert to a free “community only” subscription with limited access to classes (10 live classes available every week plus unlimited community-led sessions). Access subscription options at this link.

Access LinkedIn Learning

Achieve personal and professional goals with online learning courses that cover business, software, photography, design, marketing, technology and creative skills in videos taught by experts. Classes available for beginners, intermediate and advanced users.

Note: You will need to access LinkedIn Learning through the Library’s login link, opens a new window, not by directly visiting the LinkedIn homepage.

Availability: Depending on your residence address, you may need to access LinkedIn Learning using the link from a different library. Learn more.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Access to Skillshare has ended.  At this time, the California State Library has announced that there are no plans to make any additional Skillshare subscriptions available through the CAreer Pathways grant.

Online learning platform with thousands of creative courses and classes taught by experts to help you learn new artistic skills like animation, drawing, photography, writing and more!

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.