LinkedIn Learning | Faculty Guide

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Using LinkedIn in Your Courses

What LinkedIn Learning is and is not:

LinkedIn Learning is:

  • A supplemental academic learning resource
  • A way to reinforce technical, professional, and career‑ready skills
  • A source of short videos and full courses aligned to industry standards
  • A tool that can support skill mastery and credential‑building, including certificates students may add to LinkedIn

LinkedIn Learning is not:

  • A replacement for faculty instruction
  • A substitute for applied assignments, discussion, or assessment
  • A requirement that faculty use full courses in every instance
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Why We Use It

Faculty use LinkedIn Learning to:

  • Reinforce skills learned in the course (e.g. technology, soft skills, etc.).
  • Provide consistent, high-quality video instruction and reduce reliance on unvetted external content (e.g., random YouTube videos).
  • Support career readiness.

How Faculty Commonly Use LinkedIn Learning

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Weekly Supplemental Content

  • Assign short, targeted videos (5–15 minutes) to reinforce concepts
  • Common in Excel, communication, and professional practice contexts
  • Example: “Watch this Excel video before completing Assignment 2.”
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Skill Scaffolding for Applied Work

  • Use LinkedIn Learning content to introduce or refresh skills before projects or presentations
  • Particularly effective in: Excel‑intensive courses, Capstone courses, Internship and career‑focused coursework
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Full Courses for Skill Mastery and Credentials (Used Selectively)

In some cases, faculty assign full LinkedIn Learning courses to support deeper skill development

These are most often used when:

  • A skill is foundational)
  • Students benefit from structured, end‑to‑end instruction
  • Students can earn a certificate of completion that can be posted on LinkedIn.

How We Decide Between Videos and Full Courses

Short videos are preferred for:

  • Weekly reinforcement
  • Just‑in‑time skill refreshers
  • Supporting specific assignments

Full courses are used intentionally and occasionally:

  • When deeper skill development is needed
  • When a certificate adds career value
  • When aligned with course or program outcomes
  • When a refresher is necessary

Faculty are required to request approval before incorporating LinkedIn Learning materials into their curriculum. This process prevents content duplication across the program and ensures that courses remain faculty-centered.

Best Practices

  • Choose short, targeted videos rather than long courses
  • Clearly explain why students are watching the content
  • Connect videos directly to assignments or activities
  • Treat LinkedIn Learning as required or recommended coursework, not optional enrichment

The Office of Learning Innovation’s Role

The Office of Learning Innovation:

  • Supports faculty in selecting appropriate content
  • Encourages use of LinkedIn Learning where video instruction makes pedagogical sense
  • Keeps track of videos and courses used across the curriculum to avoid duplication

Faculty should not to redesign courses around LinkedIn Learning—only to use it where it adds value.

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