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In this blogpost, Jeffrey Clark, a Student Digital Champion within our team, provides his review of LinkedIn Learning<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LinkedIn Learning: An Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Aberystwyth University there are plenty of books and learning materials to sink your teeth into. But what about when you\u2019re on the go? Or you want to explore other topics that pique your interest but don\u2019t know where to start? Founded in 1995 as Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning<\/a> <\/strong>is an online learning platform with thousands of courses to choose from. The courses are designed by industry professionals and credible experts in fields ranging from business studies to personal wellbeing. While this service would normally require a paid subscription, students and staff at Aberystwyth University can enjoy access to LinkedIn Learning for free<\/strong> across any device!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

My experience with LinkedIn Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before I became a student at Aberystwyth University, I had not heard of LinkedIn Learning. As a student of English Literature & Creative Writing, I found myself struggling with assignments in my first year. Many of my assignments were marked down due to grammar mistakes, poor referencing and having an uneven structure to my essay\u2019s argument. Sometimes I didn\u2019t have a way to contact my professors for help, and they aren\u2019t available 24\/7, so I looked elsewhere. That\u2019s when I found LinkedIn Learning and it has been an invaluable asset to my studies over the past year. On LinkedIn Learning I discovered several courses that cover grammar<\/strong>,<\/a> editing<\/strong>,<\/a> and how to write with more impact<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0These courses have benefitted me hugely as I\u2019ve seen my grades steadily improve, but it has also taken the stress out of editing assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to these courses which have specifically helped me with my academic work, I\u2019ve also made use of the range of non-academic courses from LinkedIn Learning. An example of one course I\u2019ve found particularly useful is Dr. Srini Pillay\u2019s course on Managing Depression in the Workplace<\/strong><\/a>. This course has helped me to have many more productive days both whilst working my part-time jobs and during my seminars. Check out this collection on Extra-curricular activities for students<\/strong><\/a>, produced by Laurie, a fellow Student Digital Champion, to see the range of courses available on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn Learning is like YouTube in terms of its layout. Simply search for a topic and LinkedIn Learning will provide you with courses, individual videos, and learning paths on your chosen topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A course<\/strong> in LinkedIn Learning is a collection of videos based on a certain topic that is led by an industry professional or topic expert. For example, the Grammar Foundations<\/strong><\/a> course is run by Judy Steiner-Williams who is a Senior Lecturer at Kelley Business School. Courses are split into chapters and typically have a chapter quiz at the end.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your progress will be saved as you go through the course, allowing you to pick up where you left off. Many courses also allow you to earn a certificate of completion after you finish them. These certificates can be displayed on your personal LinkedIn profile, making them visible to any potential future employers looking at your profile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning paths <\/strong>are like courses but provide more depth on a given topic as they are compiled of multiple videos and courses from different experts. You will also be encouraged to watch the content of any learning path in a specific sequence. Like courses, you can also receive a certificate for completing learning paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to save content that you\u2019ve found particularly useful, or that you want to watch at another time, you can also create collections<\/strong> which will only be visible to you, it\u2019s like how you would make a playlist on YouTube. Collections can contain courses, learning paths and individual videos and are a wonderful way to organize materials about a topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A collection in LinkedIn Learning<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can also set a weekly goal for yourself to help keep you on track with your learning. By setting goals, LinkedIn Learning will send you personalised notifications as reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The good and the bad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The good:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n