- LinkedIn Learning
- Access LinkedIn Learning (current students)
- What can I learn on LinkedIn Learning?
- LinkedIn Learning for graduates
- Making the most of LinkedIn Learning
- Develop your digital skills
- Do I need a LinkedIn account?
- Do I need to connect my LinkedIn profile?
- Get help with LinkedIn Learning
- Tell us what you think
LinkedIn Learning
All Herts students get free access to a premium LinkedIn Learning account.
You can explore more than 23,000 courses taught by industry experts covering creative, business and technical skills. Use LinkedIn Learning for quick troubleshooting, bite-sized learning or to develop your skills over time. Many courses offer certificates you can add to your CV, portfolio or LinkedIn profile.
Access LinkedIn Learning (current students)
To get started:
- Go to go.herts.ac.uk/LiL.
- Log in using your username@herts.ac.uk and password.
- Activate your account on a laptop or desktop first.
- You can then use the LinkedIn Learning app on your phone.
What can I learn on LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning offers:
- thousands of expert-led videos covering creative, business and technical subjects
- quick, bite-sized lessons you can search at any time
- personalised recommendations based on your skills and goals
- learning through the mobile app
- certificates you can add to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio
There is also a how-to video to help you get started and make the most of LinkedIn Learning.
LinkedIn Learning for graduates
Herts graduates can continue to access LinkedIn Learning for up to two years after finishing their course.
You'll receive an activation email after graduation. If you haven't received one, complete the request form.
The Careers & Employment Service will contact you within three 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.
Develop your digital skills
LinkedIn Learning can help you develop your digital skills and confidence.
There are playlists covering all six areas of digital capability, aligned to the skills, attitudes and behaviours in the Higher education student digital capability profile.
Find more resources 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?
No. It's your choice.
Connecting your profile allows you to:
- add certificates to your LinkedIn profile
- receive personalised recommendations
- ask questions to experts
If you connect your profile, you'll use your personal LinkedIn details to log in next time.
The University can see your name, job title, photo and learning activity, but not other information from your LinkedIn profile.
Read LinkedIn Learning privacy information.
Get help with LinkedIn Learning
Login issues
Contact the LCS Helpdesk:
01707 284678
helpdesk@herts.ac.uk
Help with learning
Speak to a Student Technology Mentor or email digital@herts.ac.uk.
Problems with LinkedIn Learning
Visit the LinkedIn Learning help pages.
Tell us what you think
Send your feedback to digital@herts.ac.uk.