Is LinkedIn Learning free and who is entitled to use it?
LinkedIn Learning is free to staff and students at The University of Derby.
How do I login to LinkedIn Learning?
Please see the guidance on creating your LinkedIn Learning account the first time you login. To return to the service at any time to continue your learning, you can go to the LinkedIn Learning website and login with your University email username and password.
Do I need to have a personal LinkedIn account to use LinkedIn Learning?
No. You can create and use your University LinkedIn Learning account without having a personal LinkedIn account, although these can be connected for an improved user experience.
Can I choose to connect my LinkedIn profile and my Learning account?
If you have a personal LinkedIn account, you can choose to connect it with your University LinkedIn Learning account for a more personalised learning experience and access to a range of additional features. Connecting accounts is completely optional and those wishing to use LinkedIn Learning without owning or connecting a LinkedIn profile can do so without issue. Connected accounts can be disconnected anytime using the steps outlined below.
Why connect your personal LinkedIn account to LinkedIn Learning?
Benefits of connecting your personal LinkedIn account to your Learning account include:
One thing to be mindful of when connecting your accounts is that anytime you try to log into LinkedIn Learning you will also need to log into your LinkedIn profile if your login details have not been saved by your browser. This means you will have to log into both services if you are using a University lab/library computer or a private browser, even if you only wish to access LinkedIn Learning content.
How do I connect my accounts?
During the activation process you will be presented with an option to connect your personal LinkedIn account with your LinkedIn Learning account. To do so, you'll be asked to log into your personal LinkedIn account and to confirm your identity. At this stage, you will be able to view and learn more about LinkedIn's Terms (External Link) and Privacy Policy (External Link).
If you don't have a LinkedIn profile but wish to create and connect one at this stage, you can still do so by using the 'Not a member? Join now' option. Information on how to connect your Learning account and personal profile can be found on LinkedIn's Connecting your LinkedIn profile guide (External Link)
Should you choose not to connect your accounts during the activation stage you can do so anytime from within LinkedIn Learning using Me > Settings > Connect my LinkedIn account.
What data is shared when connecting?
When you connect your LinkedIn Learning account to your personal LinkedIn profile, only your learning data will be shared with the University's LinkedIn Learning administrator. No other data from your LinkedIn profile will be accessible or shared.
How do I disconnect my accounts?
If you have connected your personal LinkedIn and learning accounts but wish to disconnect them, you can do so from within LinkedIn Learning using Me > Settings > Disconnect my account. If you are sure you want to disconnect your account (you'll lose access to the additional features outlined above and will not be able to migrate your learning history to another account), click Disconnect. Your accounts will now be disconnected but can be reconnected from the same menu if you change your mind.