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This library guide is designed to support your access to LinkedIn Learning, an extensive library of expert-led, on-line courses that can help you enhance your communication, leadership, and technical abilities, whether you're gearing up for internships or your first job.

Library support for LinkedIn Learning

What is LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn Learning is an online platform where you can take eLearning courses to help your current studies or build skills for your future career. It has a huge library of online courses on topics like coding, design, business, and personal development and so much more.

Why use LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn Learning is more than a basic learning portal. It devises a learning path tailored to your career goals and then organises courses in a sequence that builds your skills from foundational to advanced levels. Your learning path will be based on industry needs and job market demands. The goal is to help you grow and adapt for success in today’s evolving job market.

Working through this guide will help you to:

How to access LinkedIn Learning

Expand the sections below to learn how to access LinkedIn Learning.

Single Sign-On to LinkedIn Learning ▼

As a student at the University of Manchester you will use Single Sign-On (SSO) to access LinkedIn Learning. This allows you to log in using your existing university email and so you don’t need a separate LinkedIn Learning account. Instead, you can quickly access learning resources through your university credentials. Below is a simple guide to help you navigate logging in, whether you’re using a web browser, mobile app, or your university’s portal. Following these steps ensures a seamless and secure login experience, giving you instant access to LinkedIn Learning’s extensive course library.

Logging in Directly on LinkedIn Learning Website

  1. Go to LinkedIn.com/learning
  2. Click on Join now
  3. Choose Sign in with your organisation’s account
  4. Enter your University email address. LinkedIn will redirect you to the University's login page
  5. Enter your university email and password (the same credentials you use to log into university systems)
  6. After successful authentication, you’ll be automatically redirected to LinkedIn Learning
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your LinkedIn profile
Accessing LinkedIn Learning for the first time ▼

Here is what you need to know before you use the tool for the first time:

  • See an introductory screen explaining LinkedIn Learning
  • Select areas of interest or career goals
  • Identify skills and topics in which you want to develop

    • Note: During this process, you may be prompted to connect your personal LinkedIn account with your new LinkedIn Learning account. This step is optional, as a LinkedIn account is not necessary to use LinkedIn Learning. However, there are certain benefits to linking your accounts and it's worth reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of connecting them before making your decision. Need more help? Visit our LinkedIn FAQs page by clicking the button below.

Sign-up to LinkedIn (if you don't have an account)▼

  1. Go to LinkedIn.com
  2. Click on Join now
  3. Fill in your personal details: first name, last name, email, and password
  4. Click Agree & Join
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your LinkedIn profile
Connect your LinkedIn Learning account to your LinkedIn profile▼
  1. Click your photo (top right corner) and select Settings
  2. Below Connect your LinkedIn account to your LinkedIn Learning account provided by your organization, click Connect my account
  3. Log into LinkedIn Learning again
  4. If you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy, click Accept and continue
  5. For further information, see Reconnect your LinkedIn profile to your Learning account

At any time you can connect your LinkedIn Learning account with your LinkedIn profile to share your achievements, your career goals and interests and build your professional network.

Begin Learning

Once you have completed the setup, you will be directed to your personalised LinkedIn Learning homepage.

On the left side, you'll find the Navigation bar, which includes:

While there are many ways to start learning, the easiest and most straightforward method is to use the Search bar and apply filters to find specific courses or topics that interest you.

How to Use LinkedIn Learning by Oliver Schinkten

Video transcript: How to Search for LinkedIn Learning Courses ▼

When watching a video on LinkedIn Learning, in the center, you'll have the robust video player. In this video, let's take a look at this video player and some of the features that can help you to make your learning more efficient. First, I want to point to the top of this. Up here, you have the ability to leave a review for a course, and once you're done, this is something I highly suggest that you do. We're constantly listening to feedback from learners and then adjusting and adapting the content accordingly, so please leave a review. Your voices are heard. Next to this, you can thumbs-up, or like, a course, you can also bookmark it, I already have this one bookmarked, or saved, you can add it to a collection, and you can share it, but what I want to focus here is down at the bottom. These are the video player controls, and these are really important. Now off to the left, we have one that's quite obvious, but really powerful, and that is the Play and Pause button. That is one advantage of video-based learning is that you can pause a video, do something, come back, and then play it, so here I could press Play.

[Jolie] And the timeline you're working.

[Instructor] And pause that anytime. Next to this, we have the Skip Back 10 Seconds and Skip Ahead 10 Seconds buttons. I like to use the Skip Back one. If there's something that I didn't quite hear or didn't understand, you can click on it, and it quickly brings you back 10 seconds in that video. Next to this, we have these arrows, which allow us to advance to the previous video or the next video, and then we have the amount of time that's passed. This is a 2:24 video, and we are 46 seconds into it. Now you can also see here how far the play head has advanced in the timeline.

I can also use is to move within this video. So as I do that, down below, it will tell me at what time that I'm at within that video. Now to the right, we have some more important tools, and one of them is playback speed. I really want to focus on this one because I think that it's a really important one.

This allows you to adjust the speed that the instructor is talking at. Now I've already had times that someone has left feedback for a course saying that I talked too fast, and in that same course, someone's left feedback saying that I've talked too slow, so obviously, it's difficult to go at a speed that everyone is going to like, but that's no problem because you can adjust the speed. If I click on this, I can make it slower by going to 0.75 or even 0.5, or I can make it go quicker by going to 1.25, 1.5, and so on. Now this is going to depend on a number of things. Perhaps you're physically following along with a more technical course, and you want to keep it slower, or maybe you're listening to a message or an informational video and you can listen to it at a faster rate. Also, there might be a specific author who talks too slowly or one who talks fast, and you can adjust the speed accordingly. Here, I'm going to play this, and then I'll adjust it to 1.5 so we can see the difference.

[Jolie] Want over the years. Think about job must-haves. Maybe you only want to work remotely or within a certain salary range.

[Instructor] So you can see the difference there that it was sped up when we went to 1.5. So that is a useful feature if you would like to adjust the speed of the course. Next to this, we have closed captions that you can easily turn on and off. I'm going to go ahead and actually mute this, but I'll press Play, and you can see that we do not have captions, but if I click this on, now we have those closed captions. I'll click them back off. To the right of this, we have the Settings, where you can adjust whether or not you want continuous play. So when you get done with a video, do you want it to move on to the next video? If you do, keep this on. If not, you can turn it off. The quality of the video you can decide here, keyboard shortcuts, if you want them on or not, and if you do turn them off and click on it again, it will show you what those keyboard shortcuts are and then allow you to turn that back on. Next, we have the Volume button, where I can adjust the volume up and down or go ahead and click on it and mute it, and then to the right of this, we have the ability to go full-screen. If I click on this, I'm now full-screen without any distractions, but the nice thing, down at the bottom, you'll notice that you still have those video player controls. In order to get out of this, I'll press Escape. So take advantage of the video player controls and customize the way that you watch content.

Step-by-step instructions: How to Search for LinkedIn Learning Courses ▼

  • Use the Search Bar: Enter relevant keywords (e.g., "data analysis," "time management") in the search bar at the top of the LinkedIn Learning homepage.
  • Apply Filters: Narrow down your search results by using filters:
    1. Category: Select specific topics such as Business, Technology, or Creative.
    2. Skill Level: Choose between beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels.
    3. Duration: Filter by course length, such as "Under 10 minutes" or "1-3 hours."
    4. Type: Filter by content type, including courses, videos, or learning paths.
  • Review Course Previews: Look at the search results, which include the course title, instructor name, thumbnail image, and a brief course description.
  • Check Ratings and Views: Consider the course’s rating and the number of views to assess its popularity and relevance.
  • Use Advanced Search Techniques: Refine your search by using Boolean operators like AND, OR, or quotation marks for more precise results.
  • Explore Recommended Courses: Check out the suggested courses based on your previous searches or completed courses.
  • Access and Save Courses: Click on a course to view more details and lessons. You can also save courses for later by adding them to your "Saved" list or marking them as “In Progress.”
  • Search on Mobile: You can also search for courses using the LinkedIn Learning mobile app for on-the-go learning.

Courses Assigned to You

Your academic may use LinkedIn Learning to create tailored Learning Paths or Collections to help guide your studies. These curated resources are designed to complement your coursework and provide additional opportunities to deepen your understanding and skills.

These curated resources are designed to complement your coursework and provide additional opportunities to deepen your understanding and skills.

Watch this video to learn more about learning paths and how to use them to find content on a specific topic.

Video transcript: Learning Path ▼

Throughout this course, you'll hear me mention learning paths. Learning paths are another great way to find content around a specific topic that you're interested in, whereas a LinkedIn learning course will give you focused instruction on a specific topic, learning paths provide several courses or additional content on a larger topic. Right now, I'm currently inside of my LinkedIn learning account and I'm inside of the page for a learning path, and that is Become a Leader People Love.

Now, on the page for the learning path, there is a bunch of information. First, you can see the title as well as the description. To the right it will show you how much content's in it. In terms of items here there are four items, which are likely courses or videos, and then the amount of content. So this learning path takes two hours and 29 minutes to complete. Now if I scroll down, I can see the content. It usually appears here sequentially. So I would first watch Leading With a Heavy Heart. Next, Daniel Pink on Motivation and so on. Now, when you finish a learning path, you will receive a certificate and you'll be able to share that accomplishment on your LinkedIn profile, showing your network that you've dedicated a significant amount of time to learning and gaining new skills in a specific topic area.

Below this, you can see the different authors of the course and you can click on here to learn more about them and see them on LinkedIn. I'm going to back up, so let's take a look at how we would find a learning path on LinkedIn Learning. In order to do this, I'm going to go over to the browse topics tab over here, and then I want to scroll down to the business topics. So I'm in the business content library and I'm going to business topics. Now I'm going to select one here. Let's say Business analysis and strategy. When I do this, there are 1,157 results in here, but we learned earlier that we can use these filters to narrow that down. So I'm going to click up here on type and narrow it down to learning paths.

You'll see here we have courses, videos, audio, but I want Learning Paths. I'll click on that and then click show results. Now I can see that within the business analysis and strategy section, there are 69 learning paths. The first one here is getting started as a business analyst becoming a Six Sigma green belt and so on. So you can see the different ones here I'll click on one, explore a career in data analysis, and when I do, it's very similar to the page for the last one I looked at. It gives us that title, a description, the amount of content, and this one is 14 hours long, so this is a much longer one. And then below, again is that content as well as the authors. So take advantage of these learning paths. They provide a great way to learn a lot of stuff about a specific topic area.

Step-by-step Instructions: Finding a Learning Path on LinkedIn Learning ▼

  • Browse Learning Paths:
    • From the homepage, select the My Library option in the navigation bar.
    • Under this section, look for courses that have been "Assigned for you ..." These are curated collections of courses designed to guide you through mastering specific skills or topics in a structured way.
  • Search for a Learning Path:
    • Use the Search Bar at the top of the page to type in specific skills, topics, or career goals you’re interested in.
    • Include "Learning Path" in your search (e.g., "Leadership Learning Path") to find relevant pathways that bundle multiple courses together.
    • Use filters such as Skill Level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) or Duration to narrow down your options and find the most suitable Learning Path for you.

    • Create your own collections

    You can customise your learning experience by creating Collections

    Collections allow you to gather learning content based on your personal interests or career goals. This lets you organise courses and resources according to your preferences, allowing you to explore specific topics or areas of interest at your own pace. This creates a personalised learning path that aligns with your objectives.

    Watch the video below to learn how to keep track of the learning materials that matter most to you.

    Video transcript: Create a Collection ▼

    As you start to find courses that you're interested in, you'll likely want to save them. And on LinkedIn Learning, it's easy to do that. Now, if you'd like to organize the videos that you save, you can utilize the collections feature. I'm going to navigate to my library, and I'll do that by going to the Career Journey tab. And then inside of here, the My Library tab. One of my options is for My Collections. And you can see here that I've already created 29 collections. I'll click on this and it shows me those collections.

    I have one for remote working, digital literacy skills, collaboration skills, and so on. Now, if I click on this, it will show me all of the content that I have inside of that collection. So each of these are specific pieces of content that I saved and put into this remote working collection. Now, I like these for a couple reasons. It makes it easy to refer back to content on a specific topic, and also you can share them. So if I have content that I want to share with a team or group of people, I can go ahead and then share that like I'm sharing a folder.

    Now let's take a look at how we can create a collection. Up at the top of this page, you'll see here Create New Collection, and if I click on it, I can go ahead and give it a title and a description, and I'll have a new collection in here. Now, it obviously won't have any content inside of it yet, but that would be a new collection. Now I'm going to close this and I want to navigate to a course to show you how we can create one from right there. So I'm going to go to a leadership course, let's say Leadership Foundations. And this is a course that I want to save and add to a collection.

    Now, up at the top, I can like it here if I want. I can save it. And let's say I want it to save that, that's fine, but it's not added to a collection. In order to add it to a collection, I'm going to go over here to this plus icon. I'll click on this and it's going to bring up the collections that I've already created. Now, if it's one of these that I want to add it to, I would simply click on Add over to the right.

    However, in this case, I want to put it in a leadership collection that I haven't yet created. So from here at the bottom, I can click on Create Collection, and I get that same popup. So in here, I'll put in leadership skills. Below I could leave a description, and then when I'm done, I'll click Create. You can see here that I've now created that leadership skills collection, and it's telling me that I have one item in it. So, take advantage of these collections as a great way to organize and share the content that you're interested in saving.

    Connecting your LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning accounts ▼

    Creating a collection helps you organise your learning materials in a way that’s easy to manage and tailored to your goals, allowing for a personalised learning experience.

    To create a Collection on LinkedIn Learning, follow these steps:

    • Find a Course or Video: Use the Search Bar at the top of the page or browse the platform to find a course, video, or learning content you want to save.
    • Save to Collection: Once you find a course or video you want to include, click the Save button (usually represented by a bookmark icon) next to the course title or video. A pop-up will appear, giving you the option to save the content to an existing collection or create a new one.
    • Create a New Collection: Select Create New Collection from the pop-up window. Name your collection (e.g., "Leadership Skills" or "Project Management") and add a description to clarify the focus of the collection. Click Create to finalise.
    • Manage and Access Your Collection: You can access your collections anytime by going to My Library in the left-hand navigation menu. From here, you can view, edit, or add more content to your collections as needed.

    Update your LinkedIn Learning

    We recommend you regularly review and update your LinkedIn Profile and LinkedIn Learning Path with any new goals or interests. By tailoring your Learning Path, you can ensure that it stays relevant to your career goals and areas of interest.

    Step-by-step Intructions: Update a Playlist, Learning Path or Collection ▼

    You can amend your LinkedIn Learning Path by following these steps:

    • Log into LinkedIn Learning: Access LinkedIn through your account or the University portal.
    • Navigate to "My Learning": Click on the "My Learning" tab located in the top menu to see your ongoing courses and Learning Paths.
    • Select Your Learning Path: Choose the Learning Path you want to modify from the list of enrolled courses and paths.
    • Add or Remove Courses:

      1. To add courses, search for the course you want and click "Save" or "Add to My Learning" to include it in your Learning Path.
      2. To remove courses, go to the Learning Path and click the three dots next to the course title, then select "Remove from My Learning" or simply remove it from the path.

    • Reorder Courses: You can adjust the order of courses by dragging and dropping them in the sequence you prefer within the Learning Path.
    • Track Your Progress: Review your amended Learning Path and ensure it aligns with your evolving goals. Progress will continue to be tracked, and you can revisit or modify it as needed.

    Share your Achievements

    Sharing your certificates of completion on LinkedIn enhances your LinkedIn Learning experience by showcasing your skills and commitment to continuous learning, which improves your professional branding.It enriches your profile, increases visibility to recruiters, and allows you to connect with like-minded professionals while encouraging engagement within your network.

    By demonstrating your expertise and transparency, you build credibility, inspire others, and motivate yourself to set future learning goals, ultimately opening doors to new opportunities and fostering a culture of growth in your professional community.

    Watch this video to see how to easy it is to dowload and share a Certificate of Completion.

    Certificate of completion from How to Use LinkedIn Learning by Oliver Schinkten
    Video transcript: Certificates of Completion ▼

    If you complete a course on LinkedIn Learning, congratulations. Not only have you improved yourself by acquiring new skills and knowledge, but you're demonstrating that you are an adaptable and willing lifelong learner. I've asked hundreds of employers what the most important skill is that potential employees can possess, and the top answer has been the ability and willingness to keep learning new things.

    On the screen, I have a course that I just completed on LinkedIn Learning. It's titled, "Video Editing Fundamentals." Now, when I finished, I got this message that says, "Congratulations, Oliver. You can now showcase your completed course on your LinkedIn profile." So if you'd like to download your certificate, you can do that here, but you can also share it on your profile. So here I'm going to go ahead and click on Add to LinkedIn Profile. And when I do, I get this pop-up box. At the top, it first asks if you want to add a skill to your profile, the skill that was in that video or that course.

    Now, in this case, this course was about video editing, but I don't really feel comfortable putting that as a skill on my LinkedIn account, so I'm going to uncheck that. Now below this, it gives you a link to your certificate, and then below that, you can create a post to share that you've completed it. And if I don't want to, I simply uncheck that. But if I do want to, I'll click here. This is the post that will appear, you can add to it if you want. And then you can decide if you want to send that out to the public, to only your connections, or to specific individuals. When you're done, you would click on Add to Profile.

    Now, I'm going to close this out, but in another tab I have my LinkedIn profile, and one of the sections here is licenses and certifications. And as you can see, I have a bunch of them in here. I have 93, and they are ones from LinkedIn Learning, things like "Strategic Thinking." This is a course that I took on there. So I like to showcase the fact that I'm continuing to learn and add these skills. Now, if I switch back here to my LinkedIn Learning account, I want to point out how you can access your certificate of completion on courses that you've already completed. Now, in order to do this, I'm going to go over to the left to my Career Journey tab, and then to My Library. And down here, I have Learning History. If I click on this, these are the courses that I've completed. So if I go here to say "Google Drive Essential Training," here, I'm on the course page.

    And remember that under Overview, one of the things here is certificates. And in this case, I'll click Show All, and now I can click on it and I can turn it on to create this certificate. I can decide if I want to share this out with the public, and I can craft that post. And then at the bottom, I could download it if I want to. So that's how you can access a certificate of completion for a course that you didn't just complete, but it's in your Learning History. So if you're a lifelong learner, be proud of it. I suggest adding these to your LinkedIn profile or sharing your accomplishment with your network to showcase the new skills that you've attained and also showcase that you are a lifelong learner.

    Step-by-step instructions: Sharing your Certificates of Completion ▼

    How to share your certificate of completion on LinkedIn.

    • Complete Your Course: Ensure you have finished the course or learning path to receive your certificate of completion.
    • Access Your Certificates:
      • Log in to your LinkedIn Learning account.
      • Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
      • Select “Learning History” from the dropdown menu.
    • Find Your Certificate:
      • In your learning history, locate the course you completed.
      • Click on the course title to open the course details.
    • Download Your Certificate:
      • Look for the option to download or print your certificate.
      • Click on the download button to save the certificate as a PDF file on your device.
    • Share on LinkedIn:
      • Log in to your LinkedIn account.
      • Go to your profile and click on the “Add profile section” button.
      • Select “Add licenses & certifications.”
    • Enter Certification Details:
      • Name: Enter the title of the course.
      • Issuing Organization: Enter "LinkedIn Learning."
      • Issue Date: Select the date you completed the course.
      • Credential ID (if applicable): You can leave this blank or fill it in if provided.
      • Credential URL: Paste the link to your certificate if you have one.
    • Save and Share:
      • After entering all relevant information, click “Save.”
      • Your certificate will now be visible on your LinkedIn profile under the “Licenses & Certifications” section.
    • Post on Your Feed:
      • Consider creating a post to announce your achievement.
      • Share your thoughts about the course and tag LinkedIn Learning.
      • Add an image of your certificate for a more visually engaging post.
    • Engage with Your Network:
      • Encourage your connections to check out the course by tagging them or asking for their thoughts in the post.

    List your career goals and interests

    Sharing your career goals on LinkedIn enhances your LinkedIn Learning experience by helping the platform recommend courses tailored to your goals. It also allows your network and mentors to suggest relevant resources, connect you with professionals in similar fields, and increases your visibility to recruiters. This information will help LinkedIn suggest:

    Build Your Professional Network

    Sharing your professional goals, interests, and certificates on LinkedIn Learning can be highly effective, but only if you have a strong and engaged network. A well-developed network ensures that the right people—peers, mentors, and industry professionals—see your achievements and can provide meaningful support, feedback, or even opportunities.Without a decent network, these posts may go unnoticed, limiting their impact. Building a solid network allows your shared content to reach a broader audience,

    LinkedIn networking tips from Social Media Promotion for Musicians, Artists, and Engineers by Bobby Owsinski

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    Networking Tips for Students on LinkedIn Learning ▼

    • Create a Strong Profile: Start by building a complete and professional LinkedIn profile. Include your educational background, skills, and interests to attract connections in your field.
    • Explore Learning Paths: Use LinkedIn Learning to explore various learning paths that interest you. Completing these courses can enhance your knowledge and skills, making you more appealing to potential connections.
    • Engage with Course Content: Actively participate in discussions and comment on course materials. Share insights or ask questions to engage with instructors and fellow learners.
    • Follow Industry Professionals: Identify and follow industry leaders and instructors in your field of study. This allows you to stay updated on their content and engage with their posts.
    • Connect with Course Peers: If you’re taking courses, connect with fellow learners. Send personalised connection requests mentioning the course you took together to establish common ground.
    • Join Relevant Groups: Look for LinkedIn groups related to your field of study or interests. Engaging in these groups can expand your network and introduce you to like-minded individuals.
    • Utilise Recommendations: Request recommendations from instructors or peers after completing a course. This can help build credibility and showcase your skills to potential connections.
    • Share Your Learning Journey: Post about the courses you've completed or the skills you've acquired on your LinkedIn feed. Sharing your progress can attract connections and foster conversations.
    • Attend Webinars and Live Events: Participate in live events or webinars hosted on LinkedIn Learning. Use these opportunities to ask questions and network with speakers and attendees.
    • Ask for Informational Interviews: After connecting with professionals, consider requesting informational interviews to learn more about their experiences and insights in your field.

    Further support for your development

    During your studies, you will receive support to develop professional skills that are relevant to your chosen career path. Building these skills takes time and is part of your lifelong learning journey. Throughout your time at university, you can return to this guide and LinkedIn Learning whenever you find it useful.

    You can also access workshops and guides through the Library teaching programmes which support academics skills, research and specialist support areas such as copyright.

    Frequently asked questions

    Getting Started and Access ▼

    Q1: Is LinkedIn Learning free to use?

    Yes! The University of Manchester has made LinkedIn Learning available to all students FREE of charge.

    Q2: Do I need a LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning?

    No, you don't need a LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning. The University provides access through our platform using your University credentials. If you have a LinkedIn profile, you can connect it for personalised experience and progress tracking.

    Q3: Do I need a password for LinkedIn Learning?

    No, you don’t need a separate password for LinkedIn Learning if you access it through the University of Manchester’s Single Sign-On (SSO) system.

    With SSO, you can log into LinkedIn Learning using your University credentials (the same username and password you use for other University services). Once you’re logged in through SSO, you won’t need to create or remember an additional password for LinkedIn Learning.

    If you connect your personal LinkedIn account to LinkedIn Learning, you may still need to use your LinkedIn password to manage that personal account, but the University-related access is handled via SSO.

    Q4: Can I use LinkedIn Learning on mobile devices?

    Yes, LinkedIn Learning is accessible through its mobile app available on both iOS and Android platforms. Simply download the app, and log in using your University credentials.

    Q5: Will I be able to access LinkedIn Learning once I leave the University?

    No. You will only have access to LinkedIn Learning while you are a student at the University as it is connected with your University account. Before you leave, it is recommended that you connect your university LinkedIn Learning account to a personal LinkedIn account to retain your learning history.

    Connecting your LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning accounts ▼

      Q1: Can I connect my LinkedIn Learning to my LinkedIn profile?

      Yes! You can connect your LinkedIn profile to LinkedIn Learning to personalise your experience, track progress across devices, and display completed courses on your profile.

      Q2: Should I connect LinkedIn Learning with my LinkedIn profile?

      You don't have to connect the two but if you do you will be able to view the certificates you've gained through LinkedIn Learning on your LinkedIn profile. It will also enhance your visibility to potential employers, track your learning progress effectively, and leverage LinkedIn's features to validate and display your skills (ultimately supporting your professional development and networking opportunities).

      Q3: What should I do before I connect my Linked Learning with my LinkedIn profile?

      Before using LinkedIn, we recommend you read their Privacy policy and User agreement and if you need any support with their service, please access this directly from LinkedIn.

      Q4: Can I use the same password for both LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning?

      No, please do not use the same password you use to login to University services when setting up an account.

      Q5: Does the university have a relationship with LinkedIn?

      The University has no relationship with LinkedIn, which is an external company.

      Q6: If I connect accounts, will my learning activity be automatically published to my LinkedIn profile?

      No. You can choose what parts of your LinkedIn Learning history you want to share with your personal LinkedIn profile.

      Q7: How do I disconnect LinkedIn Learning with my LinkedIn profile?

      If you have connected your personal LinkedIn and university LinkedIn Learning accounts but wish to disconnect them, you can do so from within LinkedIn Learning using: Me > Settings > Disconnect my account.

      If you are sure you want to disconnect your account (you will not be able to migrate your learning history to another account), click Disconnect.

      Your accounts will now be disconnected. But if you change your mind at a later date they can be reconnected from the same menu.

    Certificates▼

    • Q1: How do I get a Certificate of Completion?

      When you’ve finished watching all the videos in a course or learning path, you will receive a certificate of completion. You can access these certificates from your Learning History page.

      If you choose you can add certificates to your LinkedIn profile but this is optional.

      Q2: Are LinkedIn Learning certificates officially recognised by employers?

      LinkedIn Learning certificates show that you’ve completed a course, but they are not accredited. However, a LinkedIn Learning certificate on your LinkedIn profile could increase your visibility to potential employers and showcase your commitment to learning.

      Q3: Can other users see my Certificates and learning profile?

      Other users cannot see your progress unless you choose to share it. You can manually add courses or certifications to your LinkedIn profile.

    Learning Experience▼

    • You will be supported during your studies to gain the capabilities that are relevant to you and these will take time to develop. We are all continually developing our digital capabilities, this is part of life-long learning. You can revisit this MLE resource and the Discovery tool as often as is helpful throughout your time at The University of Manchester and we will continue to add to the resources available here to support your digital journey.

      Q1: How does LinkedIn Learning arrange learning content?

      Learning content on LinkedIn Learning is available in several formats.

      • Courses:

        A course in LinkedIn Learning is a structured learning experience that consists of multiple video lessons, often accompanied by quizzes, exercises, and additional resources. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including technical, creative, and business skills, and are led by industry experts. Each course is designed to help you gain knowledge and skills in a specific area, with most ranging from beginner to advanced levels.

      • Collections:

        A Collection is a flexible group of courses or individual learning content that you create and organise around a particular theme or subject. They do not have a specific sequence, and they provide you with a customisable way to explore a set of learning materials at any pace.

      • Playlists:

        A Playlist is a collection of courses or individual videos arranged in a specific order. It serves as a way to group content that you want to watch or learn in a certain progression, helping you follow a personalised learning path that meets your academic or professional needs.

      • Learning Paths:

        A Learning Path is a curated series of courses designed to build your knowledge progressively from foundational to advanced levels. Learning Paths are typically structured around a specific skill set or career goal and are organised to guide you through the learning process step by step, ensuring a comprehensive mastery of the topic.

      Q2: There are so many courses, where do I start?

      Learning Paths in are "curated" by University staff, such as lecturers or academic support teams or by LinkedIn Learning experts to guide you through a sequence of topics or skills in a logical and effective way.

      This means that Learning Paths include only the most relevant, high-quality content, helping you achieve specific goals, such as mastering a particular skill set or advancing in your career, while saving you time and effort in searching for the right resources.

      Q3: How do I make learning relevant?

      • Share your career goals and interests with LinkedIn Learning and you will recieve suggested courses.
      • Type your area of study or your future job role into the search bar and see what comes up.
      • Browse recommendations - these are curated collections of courses suggested by your University studies.
    Privacy & Data Sharing▼

    You will be supported during your studies to gain the capabilities that are relevant to you and these will take time to develop. We are all continually developing our digital capabilities, this is part of life-long learning. You can revisit this MLE resource and the Discovery tool as often as is helpful throughout your time at The University of Manchester and we will continue to add to the resources available here to support your digital journey.

    Q1: Can other users see my learning profile?

    Other users (such as your connections or classmates) cannot see your learning progress unless you choose to share it. If you wish to showcase your completed courses or certifications, you can manually add them to your LinkedIn profile. This way, you have control over which courses or learning achievements you make visible to others.

    Your LinkedIn Learning activity, including your Learning Paths and completed courses, is private by default.

    Q2: What information does the University receive from LinkedIn Learning?

    The University's LinkedIn Learning administrators have access to an Institutional data dashboard where they can anonymised data that may include usage statistics, course completion rates, and engagement metrics.

    Disclaimer: The University of Manchester (UoM) has the ability to view reports at the individual level.

    Q3: Why does the University need this information?

    The purpose of collecting this data is to improve our educational offerings and support services.

    All data will be securely stored and used solely for these purposes. It will be retained for a specified period and then safely disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.

    Q4: If I connect my LinkedIn profile and LinkedIn Learning what data is shared with the University?

    When you connect your LinkedIn Learning account to your personal LinkedIn profile, only your learning data will be shared with the University's LinkedIn Learning administrator. No other data from your LinkedIn profile will be accessible or shared.

    Tips & Guidance▼

    You will be supported during your studies to gain the capabilities that are relevant to you and these will take time to develop. We are all continually developing our digital capabilities, this is part of life-long learning. You can revisit this MLE resource and the Discovery tool as often as is helpful throughout your time at The University of Manchester and we will continue to add to the resources available here to support your digital journey.

    T1: Download LinkedIn Learning videos for offline viewing

    The LinkedIn Learning mobile app allows you to download videos for offline viewing. This feature is especially useful if you are studying without internet access.

    T2: Change the language used in LinkedIn Learning

    You can change the language LinkedIn Learning uses on the interface and learning content library. Available languages other than English include:

    • Simplified Chinese
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    • French
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    • German
    • Japanese
    • Portuguese
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    • Spanish
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    • Dutch
    • Italian
    • Turkish
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    • Polish
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    • Korean
    • Bahasa Indonesia

    Read the guide for more help to "Change content language on learning".

    T3: Take advantage of your university subscription

    While you are a student at Manchester, take adavntage of the free subscription to improve your soft skills and participate in some creative learning.

    • Soft Skills: Alongside technical skills, take courses on communication, teamwork, leadership, and time management to improve your employability and adaptability.

    • Creative Learning: Utilise LinkedIn Learning’s vast library of creative topics (design, photography, writing) to diversify your skill set beyond your core studies.

    T4: Further Tips for LinkedIn Learning

    Read the guide for more tips on "How to Use LinkedIn Learning"

    Troubleshooting▼

    You will be supported during your studies to gain the capabilities that are relevant to you and these will take time to develop. We are all continually developing our digital capabilities, this is part of life-long learning. You can revisit this MLE resource and the Discovery tool as often as is helpful throughout your time at The University of Manchester and we will continue to add to the resources available here to support your digital journey.

    Q1: I am unable to access LinkedIn Learning, what can I do?

    The University provides access through a subscription with LinkedIn, an external company. Occasionally, the site may experience downtime, such as during maintenance, which is beyond the University's control.

    If you are having problems accessing the site, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser or try accessing the course from the LinkedIn Learning mobile app.

    You can also find help and support on the LinkedIn Learning website.

    Q2: I am unable to access LinkedIn Learning, who can help me?

    If you can access LinkedIn Learning but have issues with a course, learning path or certificate please contact LinkedIn Learning Support.

    However, if you can't access LinkedIn Learning at all please contact IT Services.