Gaining Skills with LinkedIn Learning
30mBeginner2026-07-29
Authors
Amy Sell
Course details
LinkedIn Learning offers tools designed to help you advance your career, but using them strategically takes guidance. In this course, Amy Sell, Principal Program Manager at LinkedIn Learning, teaches you how to set SMART career goals and build personalized learning plans using role-specific guides. Explore new job roles with the Next Role Explorer, hone your skills through AI-powered simulations and real-world scenarios, and develop technical and soft skills with hands-on labs that offer instant feedback. Along the way, learn how to document and showcase your growth with verified certificates that highlight your expertise.
Learning objectives
Navigate LinkedIn Learning's interface and utilize role guides.
Identify high-demand skills aligned with your career aspirations.
Set SMART learning goals and create a personalized learning plan.
Customize your experience accordingly.
Use LinkedIn Learning's tools to assess your development.
Showcase your achievements by adding certificates to your LinkedIn profile.
Explore career pathways to visualize and plan your professional growth.
Learning objectives
Navigate LinkedIn Learning's interface and utilize role guides.
Identify high-demand skills aligned with your career aspirations.
Set SMART learning goals and create a personalized learning plan.
Customize your experience accordingly.
Use LinkedIn Learning's tools to assess your development.
Showcase your achievements by adding certificates to your LinkedIn profile.
Explore career pathways to visualize and plan your professional growth.
Skills covered
LinkedIn LearningE-Learning SoftwareLinkedInTraining and EducationTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Why career goals power continuous learning
From Career Goals to a LinkedIn Learning Plan
- Getting unstuck - Finding the skills you need next
- Turn ideas into SMART goals
- Use My Career Plan to set your career goal
- Build your learning plan based on your career goals
- Use Next Role Explorer to explore new or similar job roles
Practice Skills in Real Contexts
- Building AI skill proficiency
- Practice a top human skill with AI-powered Role Play
- Practice technical skills leveraging hands-on practice in courses
Validate and Showcase Your Skills
- Showcase and share details about your new skills
Conclusion
- Build a sustainable learning routine with a learning action plan