LinkedIn Learning review

LinkedIn Learning is a library of short, professionally produced video courses from 3,900+ instructors, covering business, technology and creative topics. It lists 26,600 courses and Learning Paths, and Role Guides map out learning for more than 35 roles across 1,300+ curated pathways. Its link to LinkedIn is the main draw: Skill Evaluations and career goals shape recommendations, and certificates of completion can go straight onto your profile. Some content also earns Professional Certificates and Continuing Education Credits. Courses play online or offline as video, audio or bite-sized lessons, with subtitles in 20+ languages and 7 native language libraries. The first month is free. On the US App Store, the monthly subscription costs $39.99. Downsides: few university credentials, light hands-on practice next to Codecademy or DataCamp, and a monthly price that is steep for one course. LinkedIn also sells team plans, so check whether your employer already pays for access.

Who it is for

Professionals who want short, polished courses and certificates that show on LinkedIn.

Price

Free first month; US App Store monthly subscription $39.99.

Learning Monthly Subscription $39.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• 26,600 courses and Learning Paths, with dozens added each week
• Role Guides for 35+ roles and 1,300+ curated pathways
• Professional Certificates and Continuing Education Credits
• Certificates of completion added to your LinkedIn profile
• Offline viewing with video, audio or bite-sized formats

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Consistent production quality from 3,900+ industry experts
• Strength: Strong soft skills and business catalog
• Strength: Certificates show directly on your LinkedIn profile
• Weakness: Fewer university-backed credentials than Coursera or edX
• Weakness: Monthly price is high if you only need one course
• Weakness: Hands-on practice is lighter than on coding platforms

Key facts

• Courses: 26,600
• Instructors: 3,900+ industry experts and thought leaders
• Free trial: 1 month

Where it ranks

LinkedIn Learning is No. 5 in our Best Online Learning Platforms verdict.