Tech Tips: LinkedIn Learning Treasure Trove of Options
Duke’s online training partner is LinkedIn Learning. This service provides free, unlimited training resources for a wide variety of technology and business topics with over 13,000 video courses. New titles are added each week. Let’s take a look. Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
First off, login to LinkedIn Learning. Similar to other Duke-based resources, you’ll use your NetID and Password to login.
- Your first time logging in, you’ll be asked in which topics you are interested, 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 loves tech.
- Finally, you’re asked if you would like to set a goal for learning.
- Not required.
Once you get past the opening, we recommend that you select the Take a Tour button located in the Welcome to LinkedIn Learning header.
In a typical course, on the left is a menu detailing each video in the course, and the video player is located to the right along with detailed information about the instructor and the course.
What’s available in LinkedIn Learning?
Pretty much 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 three-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.
Gwen Stefani fan? How about Tyler Perry or Captain “Sully”? If you’re looking for a break from the routine, why not view their Career Advice videos. They’re part of an entire series.
Extra Credit
But wait … there’s more! Actually, a lot more. We’ve only 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.
Have any questions about this or other tech used at DUSON? As always, if you have any technical questions or problems, please contact your IT Service Desk at 919-684-9200 or email to SONIT-Support@duke.edu.