LinkedIn Learning

Overview

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) offers users of any skill level with more than 5,000 high-quality educational videos on topics ranging from using different technologies to building business and professional skills. All active Brandeis faculty, staff and students have free, unlimited access to this online repository of instructional videos.

ACCESS LINKEDIN LEARNING

Learn a new skill online, on your own time!

Start building professional skills today with LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills. With LinkedIn Learning, you’ll experience the same things you love about Lynda.com like:
  • High-quality content: At the core of LinkedIn Learning is high-quality Lynda.com content. If you have favorite content on Lynda.com, don’t worry, it is still there!
  • Comprehensive data and progress: Data, including groups, playlists, assigned content, account settings, and histories were automatically migrated.
  • Learner course video page: All of the features and functionality of this page remains the same. This includes transcripts, exercise files, mobile viewing, and bookmarking.

Requirements

You must be an active Brandeis faculty, staff or student to use LinkedIn Learning.

Features

Courses include the latest technology, creative, and business skills, delivered through high-quality instructional videos, which includes all the content from Lynda.com and much more.
  • New Look, Same Content: LinkedIn Learning offers the same high-quality library of on-demand, expert-led instructional videos as Lynda.com.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Find and view content more quickly and easily with an improved interface.
  • Automatic Carryover: Your Lynda.com learning history, account info and certifications will be waiting for you in LinkedIn Learning.
  • Unlimited Access: Choose from more than 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative, and technology topics. 
  • Personalized Learning: LinkedIn Learning suggests the most relevant courses or videos based on skills known to be important to a given job function or role.
  • Flexible Learning: Access courses on your schedule from any desktop or mobile device. Watch instructional videos on any device, on and offline at your convenience.
  • Connection to LinkedIn Profile: LinkedIn Learning offers the option to automatically update your LinkedIn profile with the courses you take.

Benefits

For Faculty

  • Supplement course materials with lynda.com videos

  • Create specific playlists for specific topics

  • Embed Lynda class links into LATTE

  • Integrate classroom technology into your lectures

For Students

  • Master technology and business skills

  • Utilize tutorials to supplement coursework

  • Learn techniques for project and time management

  • Develop skills that employers seek

For Staff

  • Explore new technology

  • Upgrade your Microsoft Office skills 

  • Inspire your team and discover new strengths

  • Navigate difficult situations and build better relationships

Frequently Asked Questions