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ALC-brainfuse-logo-button Adult Learning Center is a great resource for life-long learners with live one-on-one help on taking the GED, Microsoft Office Suite, and preparing for the US Citizenship Test. Submit your resume online to be critiqued and edited within 24 hours.
Helpnow-logo-buttonBrainfuse HelpNow live online tutoring is available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (PDT). Live tutors are trained not only to provide answers, but also to help users master a problem’s underlying academic concept. Download Brainfuse HelpNow User Guide
JobNow-logo-buttonBrainfuse JobNow provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job. Career assessments (eParachute) and resources are available. Live job coaching is available daily from 1:00 to 10:00 pm PST.
Coursera buttonCoursera partners with over 200+ universities and companies to bring job-relevant online learning to individuals. Learning opportunities range from hands-on projects to certificates and degree programs. This program has limited seats, and access is not guaranteed. Coursera is funded by the Friends of the Library. 
COMPASS_buttonThe California Online Media Program for Access and Student Success (COMPASS)  provides free access to Encyclopedia Britannica, Gale Resources, ProQuest, and TeachingBooks.net for use by every public K-12 school and student in the state.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete button EBSCO LearningExpress Complete offers interactive tutorials, practice tests, study tools for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career tests, as well as  U.S. Citizenship classes.
Fiero_Code_button Fiero Code is a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and real-world projects. Get started with Fiero Code by signing up with your library card and creating your own username and password.
terc-webGale Presents Peterson’s Test Prep offers high school, college, and career-oriented full-length, timed practice exams such as AP, SAT, or ACT and courses; access to resumé and cover letter building tools; and much more.
Hiveclass_button Hiveclass is an e-learning platform that features of bite-sized, engaging videos that teach fundamental skills in various sports and physical and wellness activities. The content is athlete-led and designed by top physical educators, giving patrons the ability to practice in their own space and at their own pace. Watch
kanopylogo-buttonLearn something new with Kanopy's The Great Courses. The Great Courses series don't use play credits, but patrons will be limited to 5 videos per month. 
LE Job and Career Accerator button LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator offers the tools you need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired.

niche-academy-buttonNiche Academy provides eResources tutorials. Learn to use Virtual Library eResources with step-by-step how-to video tutorials. Each tutorial includes the text of the tutorial and a "Go to" link that will take you to the library eResource.
LinkedIn Learning buttonLinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 expert-led online video tutorials anytime, anywhere for new skills, learn new business, creative, and tech skills . For more information about LinkedIn Learning, go to Patron FAQ. Library ID: tolibrary
Mango Languages ButtonMango Languages offers free, online language-learning in over 70 languages and dialects. Mango has English language courses for speakers of 19 different languages. Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
OREILLY button The O’Reilly for Public Libraries includes more than 43,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. 

Free Online Learning Courses

The Online Learning courses are not a part of the Library eResources, but are freely available on the Internet. The resources listed were selected by Thousand Oaks librarians because they provide valuable information and are useful for learning digital skills.