ℹ️ LinkedIn Learning for Herts students. All Herts students get free access to a premium LinkedIn Learning account.
You can explore 23,000+ courses taught by industry experts, covering creative, business and technical skills. It’s great for quick troubleshooting, bite‑sized learning, or building your skills over time — and many courses offer certificates you can add to your CV or LinkedIn profile.
- What will I find?
- How to access (current students)?
- How to access (graduates)?
- Making the most of LinkedIn Learning
- Developing your digital skills
- Do I need a LinkedIn account?
- Do I need to connect my LinkedIn profile?
- Where to get help
- Tell us what you think
What will I find?
- Thousands of expert‑led videos across creative, business and technical subjects
- Quick, bite‑sized lessons you can search anytime
- Personalised recommendations based on your skills and goals
- Easy learning on the mobile app
- Certificates you can add to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio
How to access (current students)
- Log in at go.herts.ac.uk/Lil using your username@herts.ac.uk and password.
- Activate your account on a laptop or desktop first.
- After that, you can use the LinkedIn Learning app on your phone.
How to access (graduates)
- Herts graduates get up to 2 years of free access after finishing their course.
- You’ll receive an activation email after graduation.
- If you haven’t received it, complete the request form and the Careers & Employment Service will contact you within 3 working days.
Making the most of LinkedIn Learning
There’s a short how-to video to help you get started and get the best out of LinkedIn Learning.
Developing your digital skills
- LinkedIn Learning helps you build digital skills and confidence.
- There are playlists for all six areas of digital capability, aligned to the skills, attitudes and behaviours in the Higher education student digital capability profile.
ℹ️More information is available on the Ask Herts digital skills page.
Do I need a LinkedIn account?
No. You can use LinkedIn Learning without a LinkedIn profile. The University provides access to a premium LinkedIn Learning account.
Do I need to connect my LinkedIn profile?
It’s your choice.
Connecting your profile lets you:
- Add certificates to your LinkedIn
- Get personalised recommendations
- Ask questions to experts
If you connect your profile, you’ll log in using your personal LinkedIn details next time.
ℹ️The University only sees your name, job title, photo and learning activity — nothing else from your LinkedIn profile. Privacy information for LinkedIn learning learners
Where to get help
- Login issues: LCS Helpdesk — 01707 284678 or helpdesk@herts.ac.uk
- Learning support: Speak to a Student Technology Mentor or email digital@herts.ac.uk
- Platform issues: Visit LinkedIn Learning help pages
Tell us what you think
Share your feedback with digital@herts.ac.uk.