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LinkedIn Learning: Student success

Introduction

As well as courses to help students with the content of their course, there are also general courses that can help students succeed at university.

How to use LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is organised into three broad categories - Business, Creative, and Technology.  You can see this if you choose Browse.  Further to this courses are organised under topic, software, and learning paths.

To find out more about LinkedIn Learning, try the How to use the LinkedIn Learning course.

You may also find Gaining Skills with LinkedIn Learning useful.

 

Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) courses

We offer our students* access to free online courses in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications. Completing the relevant online course will help you develop valuable skills and, in some cases, give you a University of Westminster digital badge.

After taking these courses through self-study, you can sign up to a limited number of places to take the examinations required for an Adobe or Microsoft certifications, which the University can help you with at no charge.

These qualifications are industry standard, will give you an employability edge and will look great on your CV.

Check out the Microsoft Office Specialist training and the Adobe Certified Associate page to learn more.

* For current and fully enrolled University of Westminster students only.

Certificate preparation and continuing education

LinkedIn Learning offers on-demand courses to help individuals prepare for professional certification exams and earn continuing education units (CEUs).