The Level Up Blog is your one-stop shop to learn about the academic and career-building skills you can develop using LinkedIn Learning.

The blog is a great starting place to find relevant LinkedIn Learning courses for your professional development, growth and training. Students can use featured courses to develop lasting, actionable skills to help them succeed in their academic careers and transition to professional roles.

These no-cost courses vary in length, allowing you to fit in a learning session in under 30 minutes, or to take a deeper dive into a topic. Check out a few quick examples of short, useful courses you can take at any time:

Early college career

Getting Things Done: A 30-minute course on identifying procrastination and learning techniques to manage your time effectively.

Leadership Foundations: A 40-minute course teaching in-demand leadership skills like team effectiveness and conflict management strategies. It’s great for developing your personal leadership style.

Interpersonal Communication: A 37-minute course teaching effective, proper communication styles that will help develop a professional tone in your everyday interactions.

Professional Networking: A 27-minute course on how to build a network of professionals in your field who can help you meaningfully develop skills and achieve your goals.

Mid-college career

Creating Success from Failures: A 43-minute opportunity to learn about applying failure constructively to work and life, and how to thrive by doing so.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: A 45-minute course on achieving desired outcomes from contentious dilemmas in life. Learn how to approach problems in different angles to guide yourself through the problem-solving process.

Balancing Work and Life: A 35-minute course for learning methods to keep track of tasks and better prepare for unexpected events. It provides strategies for achieving a proper share of work and relaxation, and how to maintain that balance.

Late college career

Questions for the Interviewer: A 58-minute crash course on navigating the interview question and answer process. It’s great for interview preparation, with situation-based techniques for your desired field of work.

All You Have to do is Ask: How to Ask for Help When You Need It: A 44-minute course on learning how to turn confusion and challenges into inspiration and progress. It’s great for learning how to ask for help