Learning Resources, Teaching and Proctoring Tools
28 LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that provides a vast collection of courses across a wide variety of subjects, aiming to help people develop skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
Active McMaster students, faculty and staff have free, unlimited access to video tutorials related to business, media and technology through LinkedIn Learning, a self-service training site.
Access LinkedIn Learning
Use the link below to log in to LinkedIn Learning, then enter your MAC ID and Password, and follow the prompts provided.
McMaster LinkedIn Learning
Connecting LinkedIn Learning to a LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn recommends connecting or creating a LinkedIn profile to receive enhanced product features (such as retaining course history even after you’ve left McMaster University) and more personalized content recommendations.
LinkedIn takes your privacy seriously, so only your basic information (e.g., name, job title, skills, photo) will be shared with McMaster University. McMaster University will not have access to any private activity from your personal LinkedIn account.
Note:
- McMaster LinkedInLearning does not require learners to link their personal LinkedIn account
- Using yourMacID and password, you do not need to create an individual account or connect your learning account to a personal LinkedIn account.
For more information visit, Privacy Information for Learning Users FAQ.
Disconnect a LinkedIn Profile from your Learning License
If you’re a Learning member through your organization, LinkedIn Learning provides you with the option to disconnect your LinkedIn profile from your Learning license.
For step-by-step instructions visit, Disconnect your LinkedIn Profile from your Learning License.
Technical Support
If you have additional questions, or unable to resolve an issue with LinkedIn Learning, visit the University Technology Services LinkedIn Learning.
How LinkedIn Learning Support Learners
Here’s how LinkedIn Learning supports learners:
Wide-ranging Course Library: LinkedIn Learning offers a vast library of more than 16,000 (as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021) expert-led courses in seven languages, covering everything from hard skills like leadership, communication, and productivity to soft skills like programming and data analysis.
Personalized Course Recommendations: LinkedIn Learning will make course recommendations for the user based on information from your LinkedIn profile, such as job title, talents, and industries of interest.
Learning Paths: If learners want to learn a bigger topic area, this option is helpful because it combines several relevant courses into one track.
Experienced Teachers: Industry leaders and professionals create and deliver the courses on LinkedIn Learning, ensuring their quality and relevance.
It’s important to note that while LinkedIn Learning does provide a certificate of completion when you finish a course, these certificates aren’t currently considered formal accreditation in most professional or academic contexts.
References
LinkedIn Learning. (2023). Introducing linkedin learning, personalized elearning for your organization. Online Learning for Universities & Higher Education | LinkedIn Learning. https://learning.linkedin.com/for-higher-education
McMaster University. (2022, November 1). LinkedIn learning. UTS. https://uts.mcmaster.ca/services/teaching-and-learning/linkedin-learning/
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (March 14 Version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/
