LinkedIn Learning

What is LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that offers video courses to help users develop skills in business, technology, and creativity. It provides access to a wide range of courses taught by industry experts, with many new courses added weekly. Courses offer in-depth subject detail and are made up of short videos, so you can learn an entire topic from start to finish or just pick up a quick skill.

Within LinkedIn Learning, there are over 16,000 courses and Learning Paths. The content is focused on job skills and is great for those wanting to learn software platforms specific to their field, but you can also pursue other passions — with courses on financial literacy, social media, drawing, and music theory, among others.

Students who use LinkedIn Learning are 11% more likely to be meaningfully employed a year after graduation than students who didn’t use it.

Key Features

  • Certificates — When you complete a course, you’ll receive a certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills to potential employers.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace — You may watch an entire course or individual videos — some are as short as four or five minutes. You can bookmark courses that suit your interests and keep track of the courses you have taken.
  • Mobile Access — With the LinkedIn Learning mobile app, you can download courses and watch them on the go from your tablet or smartphone.
  • Personalized Recommendations — Courses are curated based on trending skills in your field and personalized to your individual level and goals.
  • Practice Files & Q&A — Courses include question and answer forums with field experts, as well as handouts and practice files the instructor has included to support your learning.

How TSU Students Can Access LinkedIn Learning — For Free

As a TSU student or alum, you have free access to thousands of courses. Log in to LinkedIn Learning using your TSU Single Sign-On (SSO) option to get started.

Step 1: Go to the TSU LinkedIn Learning portal Navigate to the TSU LinkedIn Learning login page via the Career Pathways Center at cpc.tsu.edu/resources/linkedin-learning and click “View Resource.”

Step 2: Sign in with TSU SSO Select the Single Sign-On option and log in using your TSU student credentials (the same username and password you use for other TSU systems).

Step 3: Set up your account Follow the prompts to complete your LinkedIn Learning profile setup. You can link it to your existing LinkedIn profile to display completed course certificates.

Step 4: Start learning Browse courses by category (Business, Technology, Creative), search for a specific skill or topic, or explore personalized course recommendations based on your interests and goals.

Step 5: Earn and share certificates Once you complete a course, add the certificate to your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your skills to recruiters and employers.

For questions, contact the TSU Career Pathways Center at (713) 313-7541 or placementservices@tsu.edu, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

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