All students and staff at Aberystwyth University enjoy free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, an online platform offering thousands of expert-led courses suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. With LinkedIn Learning, you can develop a wide range of skills, from utilising AI tools and presenting with confidence to mastering new software, including various programming languages and Microsoft applications.
Getting started
Access LinkedIn Learning (please login with your AU email and password)
We’ve put together an interactive short course to help guide you through the process of getting started with LinkedIn Learning. You’ll learn how to:
- Link your personal LinkedIn account with LinkedIn Learning
- Search for content
- Complete your first course
You can also learn how to make the most of LinkedIn Learning from the Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning session at the Digital Skills Festival ‘23
Useful Features
Develop your Digital Skills
To help you find courses on LinkedIn Learning that will enhance your digital skills, from digital wellbeing to proficiency with key software, we've curated 15 Digital Skills Collections to help you get started.
What do students think of LinkedIn Learning?
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What do Aberystwyth students think of LinkedIn Learning?
What motivated you to sign up?
- "I was interested in studying topics outside my field"
- “Because it is free to university students"
- "To get advice from people already in the industries"
- "Because a certification for some courses publishable on your LinkedIn Learning profile could increase employability"
- "To develop career skills in my final year"
- "Because of how easy it seemed to use"
What content have you watched or listened to?
- "women in the workplace"
- "Data analysis"
- “Interview tips”
- “Mindfulness”
- “Career building and planning”
- “Team building”
- “Leadership and management”
- “Diversity and inclusion”
- “Strategic thinking”
- “Creative writing”
- “Cloud computing and software engineering”
- “Java programming language”
- “Support for Microsoft programmes such as Excel”
- “Sales techniques”
Is the content relevant to you as a student?
- "Yes, because there are many topics outside the classroom that you would wish to cover, and that is where LinkedIn Learning comes in"
- “It's more about moving on to a career after uni. It's really good to get ahead like that and get an idea of what career studies are like"
- "It has a lot of general help and advice which is particularly useful for students who don’t have the time or do not want to follow up study skills or specific topics with a lecturer"
- "Yes, I have found content that is related to my degree."
- "I think people would find it helpful if they are pursuing internships as it’s useful for getting
- ready to work."
- "It's relevant to both students and lecturers alike."
Do you find it easy to navigate?
- "It's easy to access and navigate, there is nothing complicated there"
- "The menus and other features of the user interface is very detailed and easy to navigate"
- "I find LinkedIn Learning so much more refined [than other platforms] and the user interface is so much more friendly"
- "The fact it is so easy to use is one of the reasons I chose to sign up"
Why would you recommend LinkedIn Learning to other students?
- "Because there is nothing to lose, and you can always learn something new"
- "The course quality is really high and gets information across quickly- it’s as good as that gets."
- "It’s a really useful resource to have outside of class"
- "It’s an organised form of learning that you can’t get anywhere else"
- "It gave me a new insight into things that I had not learned at the University"
Produced by the Student Digital Champions. Digital Skills Team (digi@aber.ac.uk).
Support and FAQs
Support for students and staff
For support with using LinkedIn Learning or finding relevant courses, you can:
- Email your queries to the Digital Skills Team (digi@aber.ac.uk)
- Book a 1-1 session with a member of the Digital Skills Team
For any technical assistance with the LinkedIn Learning login process, please contact the IS Service Desk.
FAQs
Here is a selection of the main FAQs to support students and staff in using LinkedIn Learning. A full list can be found on the main FAQ page.
Using LinkedIn Learning
- How do I use LinkedIn Learning?
- How do I link my personal LinkedIn profile to LinkedIn Learning?
- Will my privacy and data be protected if I link my LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning accounts?
- How do I disconnect my personal LinkedIn profile from my LinkedIn Learning account?
Access
Help
- Where do I get help and support in using LinkedIn Learning (current students)
- Where do I get help and support in using LinkedIn Learning (staff)