LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning, run by LinkedIn and owned by Microsoft, is an online educational platform available to current staff and ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø students that offers professional and expert-led video tutorials. It is accessible through a web browser or via the iOS/Android app for mobile devices, with bite-size and longer content, full playback controls, time-coded transcripts and the ability to download content for offline use.
Important note: LinkedIn Learning is intended to be an optional supplemental resource, and is in no way a replacement to academic teaching. All staff should continue to access all their own learning and development through UoRLearn, which offers tailored development in the same way for all University staff, plus the ability to deliver virtual classrooms.
What is available?
Thousands of courses are available and the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø has licensed LinkedIn Learning for all current students, accessible through your usual ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø login credentials. Once you're logged in, you can search for or be recommended courses relevant to your interests from the entire Learning Library of content, and track your progress within the platform.
Students can use it to:
- Improve IT skills
- Enhance employability and showcase skills to employers
- Consolidate and expand understanding of creative software tools
- Learn something outside of the curriculum
As an optional step, you can also if you have one, allowing you to display certificates of course completion to enhance your profile.
First time login - activating your account
- Go to the and click the ‘Sign in’ button in the top right corner
- Enter your UoR username in the format ab123456@reading.ac.uk (staff and students) and click ‘Continue’
- LinkedIn Learning will then present you with the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø branded Microsoft sign-in page
- Enter your usual UoR Username/Password combination to log in and activate your licence
Subsequent Logins
Remember to use your usual UoR credentials (in the format ab123456@reading.ac.uk) for free access.
- Navigate to the . If you are accessing from the same device you previously logged in with, you should be automatically logged in.
- If asked, sign in using your credentials the format ab123456@reading.ac.uk (staff or student) and you will get the UoR sign-in page.
Alternatively you can access LinkedIn Learning from the ‘Apps’ section on the , from where you will be automatically logged in:
Note you will need to have activated your account for the UoR LinkedIn Learning App to be present.
How to change your LinkedIn primary email address
If you have an existing LinkedIn profile that uses your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email address as the primary email, you may encounter difficulties initially logging in. Follow for instructions how to change your LinkedIn primary email to prevent any conflicts.
Help & Support
This is an external resource, so the IT Service Desk can only help with issues signing in using your UoR credentials. For any queries regarding use of the LinkedIn Learning website there is a comprehensive available to assist you, in multiple languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum browser requirements to access LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn provide details on the through their help site.
Is LinkedIn Learning free to use?
Yes, providing you sign in using your UoR credentials as the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø has arranged the licenses.
Do I need to have or create a LinkedIn profile to use LinkedIn Learning?
No, you can use LinkedIn Learning independently without connecting it to your LinkedIn account, but there are benefits to doing this as you can add course completion certificates to your LinkedIn profile for prospective employers to see. Additionally, to keep a record of your progress after you leave the University you will need to have connected your LinkedIn profile.
Will the University have access to my personal LinkedIn account?
No, staff with an admin role for LinkedIn Learning will only be able to see learning activities such as the courses and/or videos that have been viewed in LinkedIn Learning, nothing from your LinkedIn profile is accessible.
Is there a LinkedIn Learning app?
Yes, available from the or the - or just search for 'LinkedIn Learning' through your mobile device.
What should I do if I already have a LinkedIn Learning account that I have paid for myself?
Contact LinkedIn Learning directly to discuss transferring your existing account, including any learning history, over to your University account.
Where can I get live support with using LinkedIn Learning?
Live Chat is available in English, French, German and Spanish. From the , select 'Start chat' under the 'Chat with support' option.
Will I still have access to LinkedIn Learning after leaving University?
No, once you are no longer a current student and you lose access to your University account, your license will be revoked. If your LinkedIn Learning account has been connected with your LinkedIn profile, you will be able to save your learning history and if you get a license again in future (either paid for personally or through a future employer or educational institution) you can reactivate it then.
How do I find content relevant to me?
There are many courses and videos available, after you log in for the first time you will be able to select your interests and will receive recommendations. You can also search using the Search box at the top of the page. In future curated playlists of content called 'Learning Paths' will be available, developed by particular areas of the University.
Page updated by lm920207 on 27/11/25