Duke’s online training partner, providing free training on thousands of topics, is LinkedIn Learning, which now includes over 13,000 video courses with new titles added each week.
Let’s take a look …
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Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning …
First off, login to LinkedIn Learning from this page. You’ll use your NetID and Password just like Lynda, but the LinkedIn Learning experience is a little different, especially first time in:
- You’ll be asked if you want to link your LinkedIn account
- Either way will work. If you elect to link your account, you’ll get course recommendations based on their analysis of your profile. It’s not required.
- You’ll be asked what topics you’re interested in using the tabs Creative, Business, Technology.
- You’ll need to select something in order to continue. Whatever you select, it will not limit your search abilities.
- Not sure? Select Technology. Everyone likes tech.
- Finally, you’re asked if you would like to set a goal for learning.
- Not required.
- You’ll need to select something in order to continue. Whatever you select, it will not limit your search abilities.
Once you get past the opening, we recommend that you select the Take a Tour button located in the Welcome to LinkedIn Learning header.
Here’s what a typical course looks like – this is the Essentials of Team Collaboration course that was added just in the last couple of weeks. On the left is a menu detailing each video in the course. The video player is located to the right along with detailed information about the instructor and the course.
What’s available in LinkedIn Learning?
Everything.
Not joking. Think of a topic and it’s probably in LinkedIn Learning.
Interested in looking at Office 365, but don’t know where to start? There’s a video just for you called Learning Office 365. Do you feel you’re getting behind on your workload? Try Time Management for Students – a 3 minute introduction to a full set of short time management tips you can fully explore. Maybe one of your professors has assigned a PowerPoint presentation project. Start with PowerPoint 2016 Essential Training.
Fan of Judd Apatow? If you’re looking for a break from the routine, why not view his short How to Succeed video. It’s part of an entire series.
Extra Credit…
But wait … there’s more! Actually, a lot more. We’ve scratched the surface of what is available. Linkedin Learning offers a wide variety of topics from which to select, including:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Career planning and management
- How to use your GoPro camera
- Writing effective emails
- Communicating with empathy
Spend some time browsing the available subjects and chances are you’ll find something that piques your interest.
