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LinkedIn Learning is a great online learning and training resource, available free to all students through your University account.
There are more than 25,000 courses available covering a wide range of subjects. Some of the courses will relate directly to your degree course, while others can help improve your general skills or boost your employability.
Whatever you choose, you can study them at your own pace, for free.
What is LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that helps you develop new skills and explore areas of interest through expert-led courses and videos.
You can get personalised recommendations for courses and videos based on your interests, skills and previous learning, making it easier to find content that’s relevant to you.
You can also search and browse different topics to discover new areas to learn about.
Got a question? Check out our FAQs
What are the benefits of LinkedIn Learning?
Boost your employability
Develop skills alongside your degree and add completed courses and certificates to your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Enhance your knowledge
Build on what you’re learning as part of your degree by exploring related topics and subjects.
Learn new skills
Pick up practical skills that you can use in your studies, work and everyday life.
Prepare for your career
Explore skills and topics related to different careers and industries to help you decide what you might want to pursue.
Learn at your own pace
Fit learning around your studies and other commitments, whether you have five minutes or an afternoon to spare.
Explore new interests
Try something completely new or explore a subject you’ve always been curious about.
What type of courses are available?
Business and marketing
Explore topics such as marketing strategy, social media marketing, branding, leadership and project management.
Technology and IT
Develop skills in areas including IT support, cloud computing, cybersecurity and software.
AI and data
Learn about artificial intelligence, data analysis, machine learning and emerging technologies.
Coding and development
Build coding and programming skills, including web and software development.
Creative skills
Explore graphic design, photography, video, animation and creative software.
Professional development
Develop skills in communication, presentations, productivity, time management and career development.
Need support?
If you need help getting started with LinkedIn Learning, our Information Services (IS) team can provide an introduction to the platform and help you get up and running. To make an enquiry about this, please contact [email protected]
If you are having issues logging in, you can contact the service desk:
- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 7777
- Raise a Service Desk Ticket
- Start a Chat
FAQs
As a University of Portsmouth student, you can access LinkedIn Learning for free using your university account. You can sign in using our single sign-on (SSO) link here, or through the LinkedIn Learning website.
Once you're signed in, you can browse and search thousands of courses covering business, creative and technical skills. You can learn at your own pace and choose courses that support your studies, develop your skills or help prepare you for your future career.
Need to get this answered.
When you complete a LinkedIn Learning course, you can access a Certificate of Completion. You can view your completed courses and certificates through your Learning History in LinkedIn Learning.
No. LinkedIn Learning is free for University of Portsmouth students, and there is no additional charge for completing courses and receiving their Certificates of Completion. The university provides access to LinkedIn Learning as part of your student experience.
Once you've completed a course, you can add your LinkedIn Learning certificate to your LinkedIn profile. In LinkedIn Learning, go to your Learning History, find the course you've completed and select the option to add the certificate to your profile.
Yes. When you first sign in to LinkedIn Learning, you'll have the option to connect an existing personal LinkedIn account or use LinkedIn Learning without connecting it. Connecting your account can make it easier to share your learning achievements and certificates on your LinkedIn profile.
First, try signing in using the University's LinkedIn Learning SSO link and your university computer account username and password. If you're still having problems accessing LinkedIn Learning, contact the IS Service Desk for help.
The Service Desk can be contacted via:
- Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 7777
- Raise a Service Desk Ticket
- Start a Chat
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