Online Searching Tips and Tricks
LinkedIn Learning Review
Location
Online(Course Link)
Dates
On Demand
Course Categories
IT, Technology and Software
Certficate
Yes()
Language
English
Course Fees
US Dollar 15.94 (Check Course Page for Last Price)No. of Attendant
Unlimited
Acquired Skills/Covered Subjects
- Searching for Websites,Refining Results,Searching for Data,Fixing Search Errors,Extending Search Skills
| Provider Name | LinkedIn Learning |
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| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ |
| About The Provider |
LinkedIn Learning is an American website offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It is a subsidiary of LinkedIn. It was founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman as Lynda.com before being acquired by LinkedIn in 2015.Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in December 2016. |
While most people are up to speed on the basics of a Google search, there are a variety of more advanced strategies that can help you get even better results. In this short course, Jess Stratton walks through a handful of powerful search strategies that can help you find what you need quickly. Jess begins with the basics of Boolean operators and the differences between the top search engines. Next, she shows how to refine your search results using a number of different tools, as well as how to keep the scope of your search within a single site or page. Jess demonstrates how to find specific data quickly, including how to check your flight status or find movie showtimes with one click. She also steps through how to calculate data in a search engine, explaining how to convert units of measurement and calculate mathematical equations. Finally, Jess covers how to fix common errors in search results and extend your search skills with specialized search engines like Wolfram|Alpha.
