LinkedIn Learning for Online Learning

ITS and Human Resources are pleased to offer Pomona LinkedIn Learning. More than 6000 training courses are available to staff, faculty and students.

To access LinkedIn Learning, activate your account at http://LinkedIn.pomona.edu (desktop or mobile app) and log in with your Pomona credentials. As you activate your account, you will be given the option to connect your personal LinkedIn account to Pomona's LinkedIn Learning account if you choose.

LinkedIn Learning lets you learn at your own pace. You can select courses relevant to your current or aspirational role at Pomona. You can also pursue other passions! You'll be able to grow and develop in the areas you care about both at and outside of work. It offers a digital library of over 6,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, career development, business, software, and leadership topics (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/browse).

LinkedIn Learning also offers tremendous potential for managers and employees to create development plans as part of the performance review process. The platform allows individual 'curators' to create Learning Paths and Collections for other users.

If you need assistance with the LinkedIn Learning log-in process, please contact the Pomona College Information Technology Service at ServiceDesk@pomona.edu .

Note:

LinkedIn Learning is only available to enrolled students and current faculty and staff, not Alumni.

FAQs

Access

Q. How do I access LinkedIn Learning?
A. Faculty, Staff, and Students can access LinkedIn Learning via http://linkedin.pomona.edu. We also have a link in the Pomona portal via http://my.pomona.edu .

Q. Who do I contact if I have trouble using LinkedIn Learning?
A. Visit the LinkedIn Learning Help Center to submit a support request with LinkedIn. For log-in help, contact ServiceDesk@pomona.edu.

Q. Can I access LinkedIn Learning on my mobile device?
A. Yes, the LinkedIn Learning mobile app is available to all. Search AppStore or Google Play Store to download the app for your device. You can also access LinkedIn Learning via a web browser on most devices.

Q. Do I need to log in and connect my own LinkedIn profile?
A: No, but it is recommended for the best experience. Upon registering, you will be able to choose whether to connect your personal LinkedIn profile or create a separate LinkedIn Learning-only account. If you choose to log in with LinkedIn, you will get personalized recommendations based on your skills and position, as well as recommendations based on the content being watched by other professionals like you. You may switch your connection setting at any time under your Learning settings.

Q. Do I control what is displayed on my profile?
A. Yes, your LinkedIn Learning activity will not show on your LinkedIn profile unless you actively choose to add a completed course or skills learned.

Q. Will my employer have access to view my LinkedIn activity or private data from my personal account?
A. No, your employer will not see your private LinkedIn activity nor have access to any of your personal data. Because your organization pays for this access, your local administrator can only see your LinkedIn Learning activity (such as courses you've completed).

Content

Q. What will I find on LinkedIn Learning?
A. Once you're on the site, there you'll find:

Unlimited access to the video-based courses covering business, creative and technology topics.
Access to Industry Experts and courses from industry leaders, all in one place.
All LinkedIn Learning courses are broken into short videos so you can focus on a key topic of interest.
LinkedIn Learning publishes up to 60 new courses each week. Dedicate time each week to learning something new.
LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of on-demand courses to help you build professional skills across various job functions.
LinkedIn Learning offers dozens of Learning Paths or series of courses in which industry experts teach valuable career knowledge and skills.
LinkedIn Learning Mobile is a web app to allow you to access the content anywhere, anytime.

Q. What is a Learning Path?
A. A Learning Path is a role-based, curated collection of sequenced courses that guide you through an in-depth topic. These paths are supported by quizzes, practice opportunities, and learning reminders.

Q. If I access and complete courses from LinkedIn Learning mobile app, will course completions be tracked?
A. Whether you access LinkedIn Learning courses from your mobile app or your laptop, course completions will be recorded in your account history. Also, if you start a course in your mobile app and want to finish it on your laptop, the course will bookmark so you can pick back up where you left off.

Miscellaneous

Q. Can you give me some tips for leveraging this tool?
A. To best leverage this resource, find ways to integrate learning into your life:

Tie LinkedIn Learning courses to your goals and career development plans.
Set a weekly goal and slowly increase it over time.
Block some time on your calendar for learning.
Find opportunities for 'just in time' learning using two-to-three-minute videos. For example, quickly learn how to create a pivot table in Microsoft Excel or how to initiate a difficult conversation by simply doing a quick search in LinkedIn Learning.

Q. I noticed that LinkedIn Learning recommends content for me. How can I tailor the type of courses and videos that are being recommended for me?
A. In order to get the most out of your LinkedIn Learning membership, be sure to flag skills that you're interested in building. By doing so, the application will start generating content recommendations to help you build your skills. To update your skill interests, click My Learning in the top navigation bar and then select the Skills tab. Enter the name or pick from the Suggested Skills. This can be edited at any time, so be sure to visit this area as your interests change. Also, LinkedIn Learning will generate other recommendations for you based on what courses you access and complete.