With over 15,000+ courses taught by industry experts, and more added every week, LinkedIn Learning is now available to UMass Amherst students, faculty, and staff. LinkedIn Learning provides a convenient and accessible avenue for on-demand learning complementary to campus offerings. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is available to members of the university community at no cost.
Create your LinkedIn Learning account
- Create your free LinkedIn account.
- View How to Use LinkedIn Learning to get started.
- Want to connect your UMass LinkedIn Learning account to your personal LinkedIn Profile? Key Benefits of Connecting Your LinkedIn Account . If you choose to connect your LinkedIn Profile to your LinkedIn Learning account, UMass will only be able to view your learning activity, profile information and courses
Career Development Paths - Updated February 2024
These tracks are an opportunity to expand your professional toolkit with extensive courses on productivity, change management, diversity, equity and inclusion, conflict resolution, and communication. These curated learning tracks offer overarching skills to contribute to professional growth across various roles.
Why Engage in the Learning Tracks?
- Career Advancement: These learning tracks are curated to support those looking to advance to the next level within their roles. By acquiring new skills, you're not just learning; you're investing in your future growth.
- Enhanced Skills for Current Roles: Discover courses that directly contribute to your effectiveness in your current position, making an immediate impact on your day-to-day responsibilities.
- Flexibility and Convenience: Learn at your own pace and integrate professional development into your schedule. The learning platform is designed to fit your life, allowing for maximum flexibility.
You will need to sign into your LinkedIn Learning account to access these courses and videos.
Career Development Paths
Clerk III Career Development Path
Clerk IV Career Development Path
Clerk V Career Development Path
Staff Competencies Tracks - Updated February 2024
These tracks are an opportunity to expand your professional toolkit with extensive courses on productivity, change management, diversity, equity and inclusion, conflict resolution, and communication. These curated learning tracks offer overarching skills to contribute to professional growth across various roles.
Why Engage in the Learning Tracks?
- Career Advancement: These learning tracks are curated to support those looking to advance to the next level within their roles. By acquiring new skills, you're not just learning; you're investing in your future growth.
- Enhanced Skills for Current Roles: Discover courses that directly contribute to your effectiveness in your current position, making an immediate impact on your day-to-day responsibilities.
- Flexibility and Convenience: Learn at your own pace and integrate professional development into your schedule. The learning platform is designed to fit your life, allowing for maximum flexibility.
You will need to sign into your LinkedIn Learning account to access these courses and videos.
Staff Competencies
Check out WLD's LinkedIn Learning recommendations
Below you will find links to individual courses as well as collections focused on specific subjects. You will need to sign into your LinkedIn Learning account to access these courses and videos. Consider starting with these suggestions, and then searching LinkedIn Learning for more.
Workplace Wellness - updated February 2024
- Workplace Wellness Learning Certificate - Complete over 11 hours of self guided learning to earn a Workplace Wellness Certificate.
- Reduce Stress and Anxiety by Managing Your Nervous System ( 36 minutes)
- Reconnect to Your Spark for More Happiness at Work ( 23 minutes)
- Managing Stress for Positive Change ( 53 minutes)
Leading and Supervising - updated February 2024
- One Minute Habits for Hybrid and Remote Working ( 31 minutes)
- Leading Virtual Meetings (32 minutes)
- Leading Remote Projects and Virtual Teams ( 29 minutes)
- Leading from the Middle (49 minutes)
- Leading with a Growth Mindset ( 40 minutes)
- Language That Respects Others ( 15 minutes)
- Teaching Civilty in the Workplace ( 42 minutes)
Working Remote and Hybrid - updated February 2024
- Hybrid Working Foundations (52 minutes)
- Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Essentials ( 22 minutes)
- Enhance Productivity in a Hybrid Work Environment(17 minutes)
- Tips for Working Remotely ( 32 minutes)
- Building Relationships While Working From Home (22 minutes)
Workplace Learning and Development's Self Guided Learnings all have a LinkedIn Learning component.
Additional LinkedIn Learning resources
FAQs and additional details
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Additional Details
- On-demand instruction anytime, anywhere with desktop and mobile apps, and on and offline at your convenience.
- Prepare for professional certification exams and earn continuing education credits.
- Course are broken down into multiple 2 to 10 minutes segments.
- Courses are available in multiple languages and various skill levels.
- LinkedIn Learning allows you to customize your privacy settings.