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Scheduled Catalogue Maintenance - May 29
The catalogue may be unavailable on Sunday May 29 between 6-10am during the monthly maintenance window. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Publish Date:
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 4:30pm
Rymal Road East Construction near Turner Park Branch
Starting Monday May 9, construction starts on Rymal Road East between Massena Drive and Republic Avenue near the Turner Park Branch. The lights will be deactivated and the turning lanes will be closed.
Please use eastbound lanes only to plan your branch visit.
Thank you for your patience.
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Publish Date:
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 9:30am
Carlisle Branch closing
The Carlisle Branch (1496 Centre Rd.,) closes Saturday May 28 at 5pm. The exterior drop box is available until June 1st. The new branch at 277 Carlisle Rd., is expected to open in mid-June 2022.
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Publish Date:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 1:15pm
Learn Tech. Build a Career.
Enroll in self-paced, online tech courses through Hamilton Public Library. Earn certificates as you complete each course and boost your resume.
Learn through modules, assessments, lab simulations and group discussions. Complete the courses solo or collaborate with others. HPL staff is also available to support you through weekly learning circles. You have three months to finish each course.
Online Office Hours will also be available to learners to connect with the facilitators and other learners.
Learners should have a basic understanding of computers and able to navigate the Internet effectively. Previous experience in taking online courses is an asset.
If you have any questions, please email cisco.help@hpl.ca
Want to know more? Visit the Learn Tech Build a Career FAQ
Available Courses:
Internet of Things
The wired world is changing the way we live and work. Learn the skills you need to find a job in this tech-driven landscape.
The wired world is changing the way we live and work. Learn the skills you need to find a job in this tech-driven landscape.
Prerequisites: None
Estimated time to complete: 20 hours
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Learn about the cybersecurity profession and how to protect yourself online. It explores trends, threats and challenges faced by companies, government and educational institutions.
Learn about the cybersecurity profession and how to protect yourself online. It explores trends, threats and challenges faced by companies, government and educational institutions.
Prerequisites: None
Estimated time to complete: 20 hours
Cybersecurity Essentials
Learn the basics needed to fight cybercrime. Develop an understanding of cybercrime, security principles, technologies and procedures used to defend networks.
Learn the basics needed to fight cybercrime. Develop an understanding of cybercrime, security principles, technologies and procedures used to defend networks.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Cybersecurity or equivalent knowledge recommended.
Estimated time to complete: 30 hours
Linux Unhatched
The ‘start-from-scratch’ Linux course.
Wade into the shallow end of Linux -‑ the back-end operating system used by global titans Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, Amazon and more. A step-by-step series of hands-on virtual machine activities.
The ‘start-from-scratch’ Linux course.
Wade into the shallow end of Linux -‑ the back-end operating system used by global titans Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, Amazon and more. A step-by-step series of hands-on virtual machine activities.
Prerequisite: None.
Estimated time to complete: 8 hours
Linux Essentials
Quickly build your Linux knowledge and prepare for the LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC), your proof to employers that you know Linux. Many concepts in this course are covered at a more demanding pace in NDG Linux I.
Quickly build your Linux knowledge and prepare for the LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC), your proof to employers that you know Linux. Many concepts in this course are covered at a more demanding pace in NDG Linux I.
Prerequisite: None.
Estimated time to complete: 70 hours
Python Essentials
Learn to code a computer program or web or desktop application. Recommended for anyone interested in pursuing careers in security, networking and Internet-of-Things. Next step: take the PCAP – Certified Associate in Python programming certificate.
Learn to code a computer program or web or desktop application. Recommended for anyone interested in pursuing careers in security, networking and Internet-of-Things. Next step: take the PCAP – Certified Associate in Python programming certificate.
Prerequisite: None.
Estimated time to complete: 70 hours
