LinkedIn Learning
Learning and growth at school, work, and in life, is a journey and life-long process. Valencia College is committed to your professional and personal development and we are excited to offer LinkedIn Learning to all students and employees.
Students
LinkedIn Learning is a convenient platform that enables you to personalize your learning experience. You can select courses including time management, creating a career plan, problem solving techniques, and rocking an interview, all designed to help you build skills academically and professionally.
Employees
LinkedIn Learning lets you learn at your own pace. You can select courses relevant to your current role in the areas of business, technology and marketing. You can also pursue other passions. With courses on financial literacy, social media, drawing and music theory, you’ll be able to grow and develop in areas you care about personally and professionally.
What is LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning is an online video course library taught by industry experts in software, creative and business skills. It was founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman as Lynda.com before being acquired in 2015 by LinkedIn. In 2017, Lynda.com was renamed LinkedIn Learning.
With more than 15,000 courses and personalized recommendations, LinkedIn Learning allows you to discover, complete and track courses related to your major, field and interests. Courses can be accessed with desktops and mobile devices. This leading educational platform is now available to all Valencia College students, faculty and staff.
Unlimited Access
Choose from more than 15,000 courses with video tutorials covering business, creative and technology topics.
Personalized Recommendations
Explore the most in-demand skills based on your experience.
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry leaders, all in one place.
Helpful Resources
Reinforce new knowledge with quizzes, exercise files and coding practice windows.
Get Started with LinkedIn Learning Today
Access LinkedIn Learning with your Valencia College (Atlas) credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have access to LinkedIn Learning?
All current students and employed administrators, faculty and staff (including federal and institutional work-study) have the ability to access the LinkedIn Learning platform.
How do I access LinkedIn Learning?
As an active Valencia College student or employee, you may go to LinkedIn Learning and do the following:
- Enter your Atlas credentials (username and password).
- Approve an option for authentication when prompted.
- Complete a short enrollment process the first time you access the new platform.
- OPTIONAL: If you link your LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning accounts when you register for LinkedIn Learning, you will be asked to access LinkedIn. Enter your LinkedIn login information.
- If you did not link a LinkedIn account to LinkedIn Learning, you will be taken directly to LinkedIn Learning.
Who do I contact internally for more information?
STUDENTS:
Students should contact Atlas Help. Contact the Atlas Student Help Desk at: askatlas@valenciacollege.edu or 407-582-5444.
EMPLOYEES:
If you experience issues with logging in, email the Employee Development team at orgdevelopment@valenciacollege.edu. For technical issues after logging in to LinkedIn Learning, use the help features throughout the system, including LinkedIn Learning's robust FAQ, or connect via email, live chat or phone.
What are the technology requirements needed to use LinkedIn Learning?
For the optimal LinkedIn Learning experience on your desktop computer and mobile device, use the most current version of your browser. For details on the supported internet browsers, view the LinkedIn Help Page.
How do I connect my LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning?
When activating your LinkedIn Learning account, you will have an option to connect your LinkedIn profile. Should you decide not to connect your accounts during the activation stage you can do so anytime using the 'Connect My Profile' option at the top of your learning dashboard when logged into LinkedIn Learning.
Information on how to connect your Learning account and personal profile can be found in LinkedIn Learning's Connecting your LinkedIn profile guide.
How do I disconnect my LinkedIn Profile from my LinkedIn Learning account?
If you wish to disconnect your profile due to privacy concerns, please note that even when the profile is connected to your LinkedIn Learning account, Valencia College can only see your LinkedIn profile picture and the information you've set to be public.
If you still wish to disconnect your LinkedIn Learning account from your LinkedIn profile please view the LinkedIn Help Page.
Do LinkedIn Learning courses count for Faculty PD credit?
LinkedIn Learning courses are not eligible for Faculty Development professional development (PD) credit. LinkedIn Learning courses cannot be used towards incentive plans, programs or certifications offered by Faculty Development.