20 free LinkedIn classes to boost your career

September 1, 2021 12:34 PM

September kicks off another school year, but just because you’re a working professional doesn’t mean the learning stops.

LinkedIn Learning is helping employees brush up on their professional skills by offering 20 of its most popular courses for free through October 15. The courses teach skills to help employees succeed in and out of the office, and build stronger, more productive teams. Many of the most popular offerings cover important workplace topics like unconscious bias and DEI tactics, as well as communication strategies and other technical skills.

Employees are hungry for opportunities to advance their careers with learning and development, says Dan Brodnitz, LinkedIn Learning’s global head of content strategy. The platform’s most popular course offerings reflect the desire of both employers and employees to be armed with the tools and knowledge to excel.

“This year’s list is a direct reflection of the changing world of work, where the lines between personal and professional lives are blurred. We’re rethinking the way we work, how we work, and, for many of us, why we work,” Bronitz says. “By creating a strong culture of learning, employees gain the ability to learn the skills they need for not only their role, but also to adapt quickly with new business needs as they arise.”

See the full list of classes below, and sign up on LinkedIn Learning:

Unconscious bias

LinkedIn’s most popular course will teach employees to understand their own biases in order to make more equitable decisions in the workplace.

Strategic thinking

This class teaches strategic thinking skills so employees can take initiative, set short and long-term goals and solve key business problems.

Excel essential training

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel to organize business data and use other program features.

Communicating with confidence

This course teaches communication and interpersonal skills and strategies to communicate effectively in and out of the workplace.

Speaking confidently and effectively

Adapted from the podcast, How to be awesome at your job, this class teaches employees how to put together engaging presentations and boost your confidence.

Confronting bias: Thriving across our differences

Learn how to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive by confronting and changing your biased thoughts.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

Incorporating diversity, inclusion and belonging practices will set your workplace apart and create an equitable work environment.

Learning Excel 2019

Brush up on your technical acumen by learning the foundations of building workbooks in Excel.

Critical thinking

This course teaches the basics of critical thinking to help employees approach problems and make smarter decisions.

Time management fundamentals

Learn how to manage your time effectively to be more organized and productive both at work and at home.

SQL essential training

Understand the basics of programming language SQL to manage your workplace database through beginner-level tutorials.

Learning personal branding

Develop your image and personal brand with these tips from a marketing expert. Learn how to maximize the power of social media to bring your brand to the next level.

Agile foundations

To build a better team, this class teaches employees how to work together effectively and be flexible to boost productivity and better serve clients.

Communicating about culturally sensitive issues

The course guides employees through strategies to navigate challenging topics to have more productive and meaningful conversations at work.

Customer service foundations

Learn practical techniques and strategies to improve your customer service skills to build a stronger and more loyal client base.

Interpersonal communication

Communicating clearly and effectively can help you reach greater success in the workplace and tackle communication challenges.

Python essential training

This course provides a broad overview of coding language Python and helps users get a feel for the basics with program tutorials.

Delivering an authentic elevator pitch

This course teaches students how to make a good first impression with verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.

Excel: advanced formulas and functions

Take your Excel skills to the next level with this course, which covers more advanced functions of the program.

Online marketing foundations

Learn how to market your business online and create a marketing strategy through digital marketing techniques.