At the University of Colorado, we know that learning opens doors and changes lives. One of the tools students and employees can utilize to deepen their knowledge and expand their horizons is LinkedIn Learning.

With more than 24,500 courses taught by experts in multiple formats and support for 24 languages, LinkedIn Learning offers an opportunity to update and sharpen existing expertise, pursue professional advancement, manage life logistics or dip a toe into new areas of curiosity.

Below, we’ve created a list of the Top LinkedIn Learning courses and skills across the university system in 2025.

Top courses at CU

1. Accounting Foundations: Understanding the Accounting Cycle and Accrual-Basis Accounting
2. Strategic Thinking
3. Dan Ariely on Making Decisions
4. Accounting Foundations: Understanding the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
5. Project Management Foundations
6. Python Essential Training
7. Photoshop 2025 Essential Training
8. R for Data Science: Analysis and Visualization
9. Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
10. Tips for Writing Business Emails

Top developing skills at CU

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Accounting
4. Artificial Intelligence for Business
5. Accruals
6. Full Cycle Accounting
7. Project Management
8. Data Analysis
9. Python
10. Data Visualization

Why should you take these courses?

The skills you gain from LinkedIn Learning courses aren’t just a resume booster, they help you to sharpen foundational skills, explore new subjects, fill experience gaps and grow your career. By engaging with these courses, you gain:

• Practical knowledge: Learn the most relevant tools and techniques used in a given subject area.
• Increased confidence: Improve your ability to take on new challenges and projects with exercises and study material.
• Career growth: Expand your skill set to open new opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your Excel skills, improve your leadership capabilities, or get up to speed on effective and responsible AI use, there’s a course for everyone. LinkedIn Learning is offered at no-cost to all CU students and employees and can be accessed at any time.

Start your learning journey today and make the most of the resources available to you. It’s time to invest in yourself and unlock your potential. Visit LinkedIn Learning today.