New Career Essentials in Generative AI Professional Certificate available now.
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LinkedIn and Microsoft have teamed up to provide free courses to help you keep your skills relevant
Since June 2020, Microsoft and LinkedIn have helped over 80 million learners access hundreds of courses to help them take the next step in their careers.
Now, as more people transition to technical roles, we’re unlocking new courses and 8 Professional Certificates to help people learn the foundational skills and relevant hard and soft skills needed for in-demand tech and tech-enabled jobs.
*Unlocked courses are available for free through 2025
New skills for a new way of working
Generative AI
AI is already a part of our daily lives. Understanding how it works and how to use it can help open up new opportunities. Discover the skills needed to apply generative AI in your career. Learn the core concepts of Artificial Intelligence and generative AI functionality.
Skills you'll learn:
• Develop an understanding of generative AI models
• Learn the ethical considerations of using generative AI
• Explore the impact of generative AI tools
• Access Microsoft 365 Copilot First Look
Earn a Career Essentials in Generative AI Professional Certificate
Sustainable Tech
Harness the power of technology to foster sustainable change. This learning path will equip you with an understanding of sustainability concepts vital to businesses, ways sustainability can drive innovation, and tech solutions that can help companies meet strategic sustainability goals.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Foundational sustainability concepts
• Opportunities for sustainable innovation
• Why sustainability is key to a cloud solution
• Sustainable solutions using Microsoft Cloud
Career Essentials in Sustainable Tech by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Cybersecurity
Discover the skills needed for a career in cybersecurity. Gain a solid understanding of commonly used cybersecurity terms. Explore the current threat landscape, and learn the core concepts of cybersecurity.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Fundamental cybersecurity concepts
• Fluency in cybersecurity terminology
• Navigating the cybersecurity threat landscape
Earn a Career Essentials in Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Explore in-demand roles - and the skills you'll need to succeed in them
Administrative professional
Develop essential skills needed for administrative roles, including communication, writing, time management, and must-have software skills.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Writing skills
• Time management tools
• Basic software skills
Earn a Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance Professional Certificate
Systems administrator
Learn about this multifaceted role — from managing on-site, cloud, physical, and virtual implementations, as well as storage security.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Server and operating systems basics
• Basic networking
• Cloud admin
• Backup, recovery, and security
Earn a Career Essentials in System Administration Professional Certificate
Project Manager
Discover how to manage projects effectively with scheduling, budgeting, and communication, and explore PM tools in Microsoft 365.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Scheduling, budgeting, and plan building
• Stakeholder management
• Assessing and managing risks
• Project management software
Earn a Career Essentials in Project Management Professional Certificate
Data analyst
Explore foundational concepts used in data analysis and practice using software tools for data analytics and data visualization.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Data gathering and cleaning
• SQL queries
• Quality data sets and visualizations
• Data analysis software tools
Earn a Career Essentials in Data Analysis Professional Certificate
Business analyst
Explore foundational business analysis concepts and understand key processes. Practice using software tools for common business analysis tasks.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Agile principles
• Requirements for gathering and analysis
• Data science basics
Earn a Career Essentials in Business Analysis Professional Certificate
Software Developer
Understand the core concepts and structure of programming languages and learn how they’re applied.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Programming core concepts
• Working with collections
• Using external code
• Finding and fixing bugs
Earn a Career Essentials in Software Development Professional Certificate
Build foundational skills for tech roles
Digital literacy and productivity
Explore the fundamentals of working with operating systems, applications, and productivity tools to confidently navigate online.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Computer basics such as parts, OS, and security
• Safely accessing information online
• Collaborating with others using online tools
• Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, and PowerPoint basics
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Entrepreneurship
Discover what you need to succeed as a small business owner from finding and testing your business idea to raising capital.
Skills you’ll learn:
• Basics such as pitching and prototypes
• Creating a business plan
• Raising capital
• Marketing your small business
Go to entrepreneurship courses
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