Free LinkedIn Learning Courses for In-Demand Jobs
LinkedIn Learning’s new learning pathways aligned to ten jobs that are in-demand and positioned to grow in the future are free through December 31, 2021. The ten role-based learning paths are:
- Software developer – Become a Software Developer
- Sales representative – Become a Sales Representative
- Project manager – Become a Project Manager
- IT administrator – Prepare for CompTIA Network+ Certification
- Customer service specialist – Become a Customer Service Specialist
- Digital marketer – Become a Digital Marketing Specialist
- IT support/help desk – Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification
- Data analyst – Become a Data Analyst
- Financial analyst – Become a Financial Analyst
- Graphic designer – Become a Graphic Designer
Visit opportunity.linkedin.com to see current job opportunities and explore the different learning paths.
Free LinkedIn Learning Courses for Soft Skills
LinkedIn Learning has also made learning paths focused on helping professionals come up to speed on soft skills.
- Job seeker – Finding a Job During Challenging Economic Times
- Critical soft skills – Master In-Demand Professional Soft Skills
- Digital transformation – Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools (combination of digital fluency and remote work)
- Allyship and inclusive conversations – Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All
Technical Learning Content, Practice, and Certifications
In addition, Microsoft Learn is offering free and in-depth technical learning content that also supports these roles and job seekers pursuing developer roles can access the GitHub Learning Lab to practice their skills.
The industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications, listed below, are being offered at reduced cost.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
Exams that normally cost $100 or more will be offered for $15 for individuals who are unemployed or furloughed due to COVID-19. Testing candidates will have the ability to schedule an exam scheduled before December 31, 2020 and will have until December 31, 2021 to appear for and complete the exam. All exams are available in English, Spanish, French, German, and more. See the website for complete Terms and Conditions.
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