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Whether you’re looking to improve your marketable skills for your job search or are just interested in learning something new, LinkedIn Learning can help. Here are some popular subjects that can help you take your job search to the next level.
Business
LinkedIn Learning uses 3 categories to organize their videos. The “Business” category features content related to career development, with subjects like Finance and Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Small Business and Entrepreneurship. It also covers software like Microsoft Office, SQL, and Mac OS.
Customer Service
The Customer Service subject contains over 1,800 videos with the most popular videos having been viewed over 80,000 times. These videos can teach you techniques to improve your customer service skills by covering topics like best practices, communication skills, and CRM software.
Excel
Excel is a spreadsheet program used by majority of businesses. So it’s no wonder that LinkedIn Learning has over 7,000 videos (some being viewed over 800,000 times) on this subject. These tutorials are designed to give you a detailed look at how to use the functions and formulas that make Excel such a powerful tool. Whether you are starting out and want to learn the basics or are looking for super-user tips, there’s a video for you.
Creative
The “Creative” category features content related to design. With subjects like User Experience, Photography, and Audio and Music, there is content to help you develop practical skills and artistic techniques. The Creative category also covers industry-specific software like AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Graphic Design
With over 18,000 videos and with as many as 200,000 views, the Graphic Design subject covers a range of skills– from fundamentals like typography and layout to more advanced tasks like developing a brand identity. You’ll also find videos on some of the industry-standard programs that every Graphic Designer needs to know such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Premiere Pro
Premiere Pro is an industry-standard video editing program used by professionals and hobbyists. LinkedIn Learning has more than 4,000 videos on the subject, some with as many as 80,000 views. These video tutorials can walk you through the basics of creating a video and teach you more advanced techniques like colour correction and adding effects.
Technology
The “Technology” category features content on a range of subjects including Cloud Computing, Data Science, Software Development, and Security. IT also covers software and languages such as HTML, Python, SQL, and WordPress.
Data Science
Data science is a booming industry. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics or just want to keep your skills sharp, one of LinkedIn Learning’s 14,000+ videos on the subject can help. You can receive training on data analysis, big data, data visualization as well as industry-standard software and languages including Excel and Python.
JavaScript
JavaScript is one of the core programming languages used on the web. LinkedIn Learning has over 2,000 videos on this subject including the course “JavaScript Essential Training”, which has over 220,000 views. With LinkedIn Learning’s step-by-step walkthroughs, you’ll learn the basics of coding and how to build functions and create interactive websites.