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LinkedIn Learning



LinkedIn Learning with Lynda.com content

LinkedIn Learning is available to all currently-enrolled students and current UT Dallas faculty and staff. This service is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. With over 12,000 courses and an average of 60 courses added per month, there is something for everyone.

Access Your Account

You’re one step closer to developing the most in-demand skills and taking your career to valuable new heights. Whether you’re building computer programming knowledge, want to become a better project manager, need to brush up on design software or have other goals LinkedIn Learning has something for everyone.

Step 1

Go to the log in screen and enter your UT Dallas NetID and password to authenticate your identity.

Only currently-enrolled students and current staff and faculty will be allowed access.

Step 2

At this point, you can choose to link your LinkedIn Learning account to your personal LinkedIn account or continue without doing so.

If you choose to link it to your LinkedIn account, all of the certificates you earn will appear on your LinkedIn page and will remain even after you leave the University.

Step 3

You will be asked to enter your current job title, but it is not required to create your account.

Step 4

You’re done!

The classes that appear on your LinkedIn Learning homepage will vary based on your interests. Happy learning!

Courses and Learning Paths

LinkedIn Learning content is broken down into three categories: Business, Creative and Technology. Within those categories, it is broken down into subjects, software and learning paths which make searching easy.

Categories

The Subjects, Software, and Learning Paths listed are the most searched within LinkedIn Learning, but by clicking see all you will be able to see everything they have to offer within each category.

Learning Paths

Learning Paths are a series of videos put together to teach a skill. Once all of the videos are completed you will receive a badge of completion.

Subjects & Software

When looking for training in a certain subject or type of software, the videos will be listed as they would be on any other video platform, but you can use the filters on the left side to make your results more specific.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do alumni and members of the community have access to LinkedIn Learning through UT Dallas?
No. Only currently-enrolled students and current staff and faculty have access to a UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account.

Do I need a LinkedIn account to use my UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account?
No, a LinkedIn account is not required, but is encouraged. If you would like to, you can create a LinkedIn account and link it to your UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account.

How do I sign up for my account?
Our step-by-step tutorial will walk you through this process.

Do I need to be on campus to access my account?
No, you can access your account from anywhere.

As a faculty/staff member, am I allowed to use LinkedIn Learning?
Yes. All staff and faculty have access to LinkedIn Learning.

Who do I contact for support?
For technical issues, contact LinkedIn Learning via email or live chat. For general inquiries or additional information, please contact the library staff via the “Chat with Us” box on the right side of the page. If you are experiencing an issue with your UT Dallas login credentials, please contact the OIT help desk.

Are LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com the same thing?
Yes, but your account exists under LinkedIn Learning.

Can I save my badge of completion for a learning path?
Yes. If your LinkedIn Learning account is linked to your personal LinkedIn account the badges will also show up on there as well.

After I graduate will I still be able to use my LinkedIn Learning account?
Unfortunately you cannot. Once you graduate you lose access to your UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account.

Can I disconnect my personal LinkedIn profile from my University profile?
Yes. Disconnecting profiles can be submitted through your learner profile menu. Under settings, choose “unconnect” and follow the prompts.