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Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs).

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.  

Rosetta Stone Library Solution is dedicated to changing people's lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company's innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home or in schools and workplaces around the world.

Rosetta Stone's language division uses cloud-based solutions to help all types of learners read, write, and speak more than 30 languages. This is an effective, easy-to-use course that allows you to learn a new language on your own time.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number. Accessible on your computer or mobile device via the Rosetta Stone app. 

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Learn over 70 world languages and 20 English courses through Mango Languages.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest. Users can search through more than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and offer a tailor-made learning experience for those who want to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive in a changing workforce.

Gale Presents: Udemy includes:

• A wide selection of course topics with high-quality, in-demand content
• Courses that are added and removed weekly, as new skills and demands emerge in each field
• An opportunity to learn from world-class instructors working and making advancements in their fields
• Anytime, anywhere access, allowing users to download classes off-line and listen via podcast-style audio or on Chromecast or Apple TV
• A tailor-made learning experience based on skill needs and learning preferences
• Video lectures, most of which offer subtitles and/or transcripts to support a variety of learning styles
• Supplemental course content, such as assignments, quizzes, practice tests, and more
• A certificate of completion, available for download when a course is finished

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Udemy is available in-library and from your home with your library card.

Creativebug.com offers more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video courses taught by recognized design experts and artists. 

Available in-library and from home.