LinkedIn Learning
As a recent UH graduate, you now have access to LinkedIn Learning. The University of Hertfordshire has paid for you to have free, exclusive access to LinkedIn Learning, an on demand learning tool designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career. Gain unlimited access to more than 5,000 video tutorials that cover a vast range of topics.
The University purchased the subscription to LinkedIn Learning in 2018 for all graduates September 2018 onwards. The tool is available to those who have graduated after September 2018 for up to 3 years after their course ends.
If you are eligible to access LinkedIn Learning, you will have received an activation email from LinkedIn.
It doesn’t matter if you are in work or still looking, LinkedIn Learning can support you no matter where you are in your career journey.
FAQ
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Is LinkedIn Learning available to all graduates?
LinkedIn Learning is available to all graduates from September 2018 onwards.
The University of Hertfordshire purchased and introduced the LinkedIn Learning tool in September 2018 and therefore can only assign licences to graduates from 2018 onwards.
Haven't received an activation email? Please call +44 (0)1707284791
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What's in it for me?
- Additional high quality training to support your learning
- Micro learning: bite-sized 1-4 minute videos
- Just-in-time learning: searchable transcripts for immediate answers
- Self-paced learning: speed/playback controls and anytime/anywhere access
- Wide range of subject disciplines including business, creative and technology
- IT and education
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What will I find?
LinkedIn Learning at a glance:
- Huge depth and breadth of content: 7000+ courses, 300K professional quality videos
- Constantly updated: over 1,200 new courses added in 2016 across the business, technology and creative libraries
- Interactive learning opportunities courses with practice environments
- Learning on the go: access Lynda on your mobile, smart TV and offline
- Course certificates confirming full completion of courses and display them on your LinkedIn profile
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How can I access LinkedIn Learning?
If you are eligible to access LinkedIn Learning, you will have received an activation email from them. The URL for the site is https://www.linkedin.com/learning.
To access Learning, open the email and click the Activate LinkedIn Learning now button. You’ll be taken to LinkedIn Learning, where you can view thousands of courses on business, tech, and creative topics.
To manage your account settings, click Me in the top right corner.
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Do I need to pay for access to LinkedIn Learning?
No - access to LinkedIn Learning is free for all recent graduates of the University of Hertfordshire.
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What are the minimum machine requirements for using LinkedIn Learning?
You can access your LinkedIn Learning account whenever, wherever on desktop, mobile or tablet.
For the optimal LinkedIn Learning experience on desktop, LinkedIn Learning supports the current and previous two releases of the following browsers:
Each time a new browser version is released, they begin supporting that version along with the last two supported versions.
Important: Using older browser versions can prevent you from accessing Learning, and some site features won't function as expected. Using the latest browsers also provide better encryption and privacy support.
Please review the current available version of your preferred browser and download the latest version to enjoy optimal site experience.
Learn more here.
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How can I link to my LinkedIn profile?
You can link your LinkedIn Learning account provided by the University of Hertfordshire to your personal LinkedIn profile; you will then be able to access LinkedIn Learning directly from your personal LinkedIn account. In this case, your Learning password will be the same as your LinkedIn password.
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How is my data saved/secure?
Please see the following page on LinkedIn Learning for their most recent privacy information:
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How can I save LinkedIn Learning courses and access saved courses?
You can save courses or videos you're interested in by clicking the
Save icon. The
Save icon can be found below any course recommended on your LinkedIn Learning homepage, to the right of a course title in your LinkedIn Learning search results list, or above the video on any course page.
You can access your saved courses from the Saved page. To access the Saved page:
- Click your photo in the upper right corner of your LinkedIn Learning homepage.
- Click Saved.
From this page, you can also access your In Progress courses, Collections, Learning History, and Skills as well as recommendations From Your Organization. Learn more about navigating through your courses.
There's no limit to the number of courses you can save or complete.
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What if I already have a Lynda.com account?
If you already have a Lynda.com account, you can transfer your personal course history to your UH account after signing in for the first time .
Once you’ve migrated to LinkedIn Learning, your Lynda.com subscription will be cancelled. To access Lynda.com content, simply log in to your LinkedIn Learning account which has all of the Lynda.com courses and videos.
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Where can I get help?
Problems logging in? Please click the ‘Help’ button at the bottom of the log-in screen and take a look at the support there. You can also get in touch with LinkedIn Learning through the Need Assistance section on this page.
If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Careers and Employment on 01707 284791.
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What is the difference between LinkedIn Learning, LinkedIn and Lynda.com?
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with hundreds of millions of members, and growing rapidly. Lynda.com and LinkedIn learning are both online learning tools.
LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com in 2015 and have since created LinkedIn Learning, which merges the best parts of Lynda.com and LinkedIn to further the mission of helping professionals be better at what they do.
LinkedIn Learning combines all of Lynda.com’s high-quality courses with insights from LinkedIn data to provide you with personalized course recommendations based on your current job, skills, and what professionals like you are learning. With LinkedIn Learning, you’ll also get access to LinkedIn’s Premium Career features, like InMail, access to who’s viewed their profile, and competitive insights on other job applicants.
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How long will I have access for?
Careers and Employment have recently extended their graduate access to allow you to utilise our support for 3 years after your course ends; your LinkedIn Learning access will be aligned to this for the duration of our partnership with LinkedIn Learning.
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What to do if I have not received an email?
All recent graduates are automatically sent an activation email to their email address registered with the University. Firstly, ensure that you meet the criteria for having access to LinkedIn Learning through the University. Secondly, please ensure you check all folders within your emails including any spam or junk folders.
If unable to locate the activation email then please get in contact with the University of Hertfordshire's Careers and Employment Office on +44 (0) 1707 284791.