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LinkedIn Learning

Professional, business-focused courses integrated with your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn Learning is the natural choice for career-focused professional development, with certificates that post directly to your profile.

Overall score
8.6
out of 10
Price
$39.99/mo (or included with LinkedIn Premium) · 1-month free trial
Free plan
Yes
Courses
22,000+ courses
Languages
Courses in 7 languages with subtitles
Certificates
Yes
Offline access
Yes
Course Catalog85%

The 22,000+ course catalog is strong for business, leadership, software, and creative-professional skills, with less depth in niche technical or hobbyist areas.

Teaching Quality86%

Production quality is consistently polished and professional, with courses taught by recognized industry experts.

Platform UX87%

The interface integrates tightly with LinkedIn itself, with role-based learning paths and skill assessments.

Pros
Certificates post directly to your LinkedIn profile
Strong focus on business, leadership, and software skills
Consistent, polished production quality
Included with LinkedIn Premium for many users
Cons
Subscription-only, no single-course purchase
Less depth in creative/technical niches than Udemy
Content skews corporate rather than hands-on project work
What’s included
LinkedIn profile certificate integration
Learning paths by role
Offline mobile downloads
Skill assessments
Team/enterprise plans
AI-powered course recommendations
Pricing

At $39.99/mo it's pricier than Udemy per-course, but many users already have access through LinkedIn Premium or an employer plan.

Certificates

The standout feature — certificates add directly to your LinkedIn profile, giving them real visibility to recruiters and your network.

Mobile App

The mobile app supports offline downloads and syncs your LinkedIn profile progress automatically.

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Frequently asked questions
There's a 1-month free trial; after that it requires a subscription or LinkedIn Premium membership.