What this article covers
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning industry leader in online training, with a digital library of over 9,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software, and creative topics. In this article, you will learn how to get started with LinkedIn Learning.
- Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning for Faculty/Staff
- Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning for Students
What steps to take
Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning for Faculty/Staff
Follow the instructions below. As an FGCU faculty and staff member, we know your time is valuable. Accessing and Signing into LinkedIn Learning is as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Sign in to LinkedIn Learning
On the LinkedIn Learning homepage, sign in at the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Complete the Single Sign On
On the single sign-on (SSO) login screen, input your FGCU email address, then select Continue and proceed to Florida Gulf Coast University.
Step 3: Complete FGCU Authentication
If asked, complete the Two-Factor Authentication.
You have now activated your FGCU LinkedIn learning license!
Connect Your LinkedIn Learning Account with Your Personal LinkedIn Profile
(Note: It is NOT required to have or create a personal LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning at FGCU.)
Once activated, on the LinkedIn Learning dashboard you can connect a personal LinkedIn profile to the FGCU profile. Linking an existing LinkedIn account is not required in order to use LinkedIn Learning. However, linking an existing account does provide personalized recommendations for courses and other content based on your existing LinkedIn profile.
Access LinkedIn Learning content within Workday Learning
The next time you log into Workday Learning you will have access to the LinkedIn Learning library and catalog of courses.
Click to login to LinkedIn Learning
Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning for Students
Follow the instructions below. As a busy FGCU student, we know your time is valuable. Accessing and Signing into LinkedIn Learning is as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Sign in to LinkedIn Learning
On the LinkedIn Learning homepage, sign in at the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Complete the Single Sign On
On the single sign-on (SSO) login screen, input your FGCU email address, then select Continue and proceed to Florida Gulf Coast University.
Step 3: Complete FGCU Authentication
If asked, complete the Two-Factor Authentication.
You have now activated your FGCU LinkedIn learning license!
Connect Your LinkedIn Learning Account with Your Personal LinkedIn Profile
(Note: It is NOT required to have or create a personal LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning at FGCU. For complete details related to LinkedIn profiles refer to the FGCU LinkedIn Learning Technical FAQ section.)
Once activated, on the LinkedIn Learning dashboard you can connect a personal LinkedIn profile to the FGCU profile. Linking an existing LinkedIn account is not required in order to use LinkedIn Learning. However, linking an existing account does provide personalized recommendations for courses and other content based on your existing LinkedIn profile.
Click to login to LinkedIn Learning
Why this matters
Using the LinkedIn Learning platform gives faculty, staff, and students the following benefits:
- Access to over 9,000 high-quality on-demand courses
- Personalized course suggestions based on your experience and LinkedIn profile
- Passionate real-world professionals as your instructors
- Flexible learning when it’s convenient for your schedule
- Sharpen your skillset in business, IT, or the creative arts personally and professionally
Click to access the LinkedIn Learning website for complete details.
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