Professional Development with LinkedIn Learning
Professional development is a priority at Tulane, and we’re proud to offer faculty and staff free access to LinkedIn Learning—an on-demand, online platform designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career. This benefit aligns with Tulane’s strategic initiative of fostering a learning culture to support our mission and key objectives.
What’s New on LinkedIn Learning?
The platform recently introduced features to enhance your learning experience, including:
- Setting personalized learning goals.
- Earning continuing education credits for certifications.
- Accessing content in multiple languages.
LinkedIn Learning is continuously updating its library with fresh content, making it a great time to start learning! Here are some of its features:
- Unlimited Access: Explore thousands of video tutorials on business, creative, and technology topics.
- Personalized Recommendations: Discover the most in-demand skills tailored to your career goals.
- Flexible Options: Complete assigned training or explore topics of personal interest at your own pace.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from industry leaders.
- Anywhere, Anytime: Access courses from any desktop or mobile device.
- Interactive Tools: Reinforce knowledge with quizzes, exercise files, and coding practice windows.
To get started, activate your LinkedIn Learning account using the Activation Link. Tulane’s account uses Single Sign-On authentication, and connecting your personal LinkedIn account is optional.
LinkedIn Learning Webinar Tutorial
Tulane University has invested in this great learning tool and the LinkedIn higher ed team hosted a webinar to show you how you can best take advantage of this great benefit for the development of your staff as well as your own. The webinar covered the following:
- What is LinkedIn Learning?
- Demo features of the platform
- How it can be used for professional and personal development.
Top LinkedIn Courses at Tulane
- The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
- Interpersonal Communication
- Motivating & Engaging Employees
- Managing Anxiety in the Workplace
- Excel Essential Training
Remote Work (Courses) for Employees:
- Time Management - Working from Home
- Working Remotely
- Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset
Remote Work (Courses) for Supervisors:
For new course updates and tips on career success, check out the LinkedIn Learning Blog.
Do I need a LinkedIn account to access LinkedIn Learning?
No, LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn are separate systems. You can choose to link your LinkedIn profile to LinkedIn Learning, but it is not required.
Why should I connect my LinkedIn profile to my Tulane Learning account?
Connecting your LinkedIn profile enhances your learning experience by providing personalized course recommendations based on your job title, skills, and industry. You’ll also receive relevant learning content in your LinkedIn feed, keeping learning top of mind and driving greater engagement.
Will Tulane have access to my LinkedIn activity on my personal account?
No, Tulane University will only have access to your learning activity within LinkedIn Learning. Tulane cannot view any personal information or activity from your LinkedIn account. For more details, refer to LinkedIn’s privacy policy.
Who has access to LinkedIn Learning at Tulane?
LinkedIn Learning is available to staff, faculty, and students.
How do I share my learning progress?
LinkedIn Learning allows you to share your progress, favorite courses, and certificates of completion with your LinkedIn network. Learn how to share your activity here.
How do I find additional help?
- Login issues: Contact TSNOC at help@tulane.edu or (504) 862-8888.
- Learning content questions: Review LinkedIn’s online documentation.
- Tulane-specific questions:
- Staff: Contact the TD team.
- Faculty: Contact the ILC team.
- Students: Contact Valerie Morgan with Career Services.
