LinkedIn Learning Update

There will be an important change to the university’s agreement with LinkedIn Learning. Effective May 28, 2025, student access will be discontinued. LinkedIn access will be changed to faculty and staff only.

Students will be informed of the change and encouraged to complete any ongoing courses and/or download LinkedIn Learning certificates prior to May 28th.

Faculty & Staff Access

LinkedIn Learning is a valuable learning tool, and we are excited to continue this service for employees looking to expand their skills. We encourage employees and supervisors to explore ways LinkedIn Learning can benefit individuals and teams.   

We recognize that some faculty may have leveraged LinkedIn Learning for instructional purposes. The decision to change the agreement was not taken lightly. Faculty and staff will continue to have full access and may still use LinkedIn Learning content in the classroom setting (e.g., showing videos during lectures). However, please note that students will no longer be able to access content independently outside the in-person classroom environment.

Instructional Support

Support is available for faculty to update course materials and find alternatives.

• Schedule a consultation with our online support staff to discuss strategies and updates for online courses.
• Subject Librarians can help identify and locate informational resources.

Resources & Alternatives

Public Libraries
Ohio residents (and residents of other states) may find free access to LinkedIn Learning through their local public library. Cleveland Public Library provides access to LinkedIn Learning; residents can even receive a digital library card for access.

Sage Skills
This resource helps develop skills for academic and workplace settings through interactive scenarios, videos, data visualizations, and other multimedia activities.

O’Reilly Online Learning
Access e-books in computer science, information technology, and related fields. Includes videos, tutorials, case studies, and learning paths.

Kaltura
Kaltura is a video hosting, sharing, and recording application provided for all Kent State University faculty, staff, and students. You can log into the system using your FlashLine credentials. Kaltura is also integrated into Canvas, so you can easily link to your videos in your courses.

Questions

For additional questions and support, please chat with the helpdesk at support.kent.edu.