LinkedIn Learning

Start learning journey to achieve your career goals with LinkedIn Learning.

Unlock Your Next Skill with LinkedIn Learning

Your next professional breakthrough might be one course away, one Learning Path away to a new discovery, or a practice that enhances your experiences!

Explore LinkedIn Learning, through the all-access library of 24,000+ expert-led courses — available anytime, anywhere.

Find details about the upgrade below and answers to FAQs in the sidebar. 

If you have any additional questions, please email the People & Organization Development team at grow@berkeley.edu

Activate Your LinkedIn Learning Account Here

Note: You can link your personal LinkedIn profile to LinkedIn Learning via CalNET authentication single sign-on.

LinkedIn Learning Intro & Overview - Updated January 2025

LinkedIn Learning Intro & Overview - Updated January 2025

LinkedIn Learning is the only skills development platform built on insights from 1 billion professionals on LinkedIn. Deliver the skills that move your business forward.

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Career Paths

Role recommendations are based on LinkedIn’s economic graph data for members with the title of your career goal. Click on a role to see how your skills match or update your career goal to view different career paths.

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Browse Library Content

Browse content by category brackets and themes to find the right course and skills for you.

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Use Keyword Searches

Use keyword searches to find the right course (beginner, intermediate) level, explore or design a Learning Path to earn a learning badge upon completion.

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Upcoming Events (Authors' Office Hours Feature)

Tune into trending topic discussions, interviews, and open Q&As hosted live by industry experts. Register for upcoming events or check out previously recorded sessions. New events are added every week.

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Hands-On Tech

Advance your tech skills through hands-on learning. With Code Challenges powered by CoderPad, courses integrated with GitHub Codespaces and GitHub Models, and Cybersecurity Training Labs powered by Hack the Box. Both new and experienced tech learners can upskill on today’s in-demand tech skills through expert instruction combined with real-time practice. Explore LinkedIn Learning for additional hands-on practice options, such as project-based courses.

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Q&A

Explore any frequently asked questions specifically from LinkedIn related to learning and user experience.

Did you Know?

LinkedIn Learning offers more than 24,000 on-demand courses on business, tech & systems, project management, graphic design, accounting, Microsoft 360, and more. Access is complementary to UC Berkeley Staff.

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LinkedIn Learning includes personalized learning paths and recommendations, leveraging LinkedIn’s professional‐network data to suggest relevant content.

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In 2025, LinkedIn Learning introduced AI-powered learning and role play. This includes customizable role-play scenarios: administrators can build “real-world” practice situations aligned with their organization’s frameworks and assign them to learners.

Upgrade FAQs

Why did we upgrade to LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn purchased Lynda.com and is evolving Lynda.com to enhance the user experience through LinkedIn Learning.

How do I access and activate my LinkedIn Learning account?

You can activate your LinkedIn Learning account from the UCB specific link- https://lnkd.in/dTMe4-k; the general link- linkedin.com/learning or through the LinkedIn Learning Mobile app for iOS and Android. Connecting your personal LinkedIn profile is completely optional. 

PS - If you bookmark Lynda.com you may want to update your bookmark to LinkedIn Learning.

What if I don’t have a personal LinkedIn profile can I still use LinkedIn Learning through UCB?

Yes. You can activate your LinkedIn Learning account without a LinkedIn profile. You do not need a LinkedIn account to use LinkedIn Learning via UCB, but information is available from LinkedIn to guide you through the steps of creating one as an option.

Do I need to connect my LinkedIn profile to my UCB LinkedIn Learning account?

No. Connecting your profile is optional. If you change your mind, you may connect your LinkedIn profile at a later time. 

What are the benefits of connecting my personal LinkedIn profile to my UCB LinkedIn Learning account?

If you connect your UCB LinkedIn Learning account to your personal LinkedIn profile this will allow you to have a more personalized learning experience that includes course recommendations based on the job title, skills, and industry listed on your LinkedIn profile. With a connected profile you can also ask and answer questions about course content with other users.

What information will be shared with UCB if I connect my personal LinkedIn profile to my UCB LinkedIn Learning account?

UCB will not have access to your private LinkedIn activity (e.g. connections, private messages, any job search activity such as job posts, etc). LinkedIn profile information like your name, job title, and profile photo and any courses from your personal LinkedIn Profile will be shared with UCB if you connect your LinkedIn profile to your UCB LinkedIn Learning account.

I don't want to connect my LinkedIn Profile to my UCB LinkedIn Learning account. How can I avoid connecting my LinkedIn profile to my UCB LinkedIn Learning account?

After you click the activation link, and log-in with your CalNet credentials, select the option that says "Connect without LinkedIn" instead of "Connect my LinkedIn Account."

Do I have access to the same content in LinkedIn Learning as I did with Lynda.com?

Yes. LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com and you have access to content that is available through Lynda.com.

If the content is the same - what’s changed?

You’re now be able to access the same quality content with an enhanced user interface, and multi-language options.You can also access personalized learning and the ability to ask and answer questions about course content if you connect your Linkedin profile to your UCB LinkedIn Learning account.

Do I have access to all of the information in my previous Lynda.com account after UCB upgraded to LinkedIn Learning?

Yes. Your entire Lynda.com history has been migrated to your LinkedIn Learning account.

Can I add my LinkedIn Learning Certificates of Completion to my LinkedIn Learning profile?

Yes. You can still add your certificates of completion to the certificate section of your LinkedIn profile to showcase your new skills.