LinkedIn Learning: Empowering Continuous Professional Development
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform offering a vast library of video courses taught by industry experts. It focuses on developing skills in software, creative fields, and business. It aims to provide accessible, on-demand learning experiences.
A Brief History
Originally, LinkedIn Learning started as Lynda.com, an online education company founded by Lynda Weinman. Lynda.com gained prominence by offering a wide range of courses. In 2013, Lynda.com secured \$103 million in funding. Before online education was as mainstream as it is now, Lynda.com was already educating online. Further investment of \$186 million occurred. LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com in 2015 for \$1.5 billion. Subsequently, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in 2016.
Accessibility and Target Audience
LinkedIn Learning is available to a wide audience. This includes:
- Permanent state employees
- Temporary Solutions employees
- Contractors and non-Temporary Solutions Employees whose agency has executed a memorandum of understanding.
State employees can contact their agency LMS Administrator for eligibility questions.
Key Features and Benefits
- Extensive Course Library: LinkedIn Learning provides access to on-demand online learning covering the latest software and skills. The platform offers video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills.
- Personalized Learning: Career goal-setting allows users to set a specific goal to keep their learning experience focused. AI-powered coaching provides customized direction and advice.
- Flexible Learning: The platform offers expert-led, anytime training that you can take at your own pace. Tools and features accommodate almost any learning style. Learners can pause, rewind, and speed up videos to suit their needs.
- Skill Development: LinkedIn Learning is useful for students facing new challenges in studies and work. It can help you learn how to write your resume. Self-expression can be enhanced by LinkedIn Learning.
- Supplemental Learning: LinkedIn Learning is a great resource for blended learning. It provides supplemental learning resources to students who might need or want additional support.
- Learning Engagement: Professor and instructional designer Karl Kapp explores teaching strategies that engage learners and make learning stick-whether you're teaching face-to-face or in an online classroom setting.
Integration with LinkedIn
LinkedIn Learning integrates with the LinkedIn platform. This integration allows users to showcase completed courses and acquired skills on their LinkedIn profiles. This can enhance their professional brand and visibility to potential employers.
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Complementary Systems
LinkedIn Learning complements other learning systems but has different purposes.
Account Management
Users may choose to keep their personal account and transfer activity between the accounts. If a user is no longer employed, their account will be deactivated.
Accreditation and Certification
For some courses, like NASBA courses, learners must watch all videos and earn at least 70% on the exam at the end of the course to earn credits. For all other programs, the learner must simply watch all the videos. Users must complete the course to earn credits for it. Partial credits are not awarded for incomplete courses.
The Modernization of Learning
OSHR is leading the modernization of state employee online learning with the implementation of LinkedIn Learning.
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