As the semester winds down and the campus quiets, December and January offer the perfect window to invest in yourself. LinkedIn Learning provides thousands of courses designed to help students, faculty, and staff sharpen their skills, explore new technologies, and stay ahead in an ever-changing digital landscape. Whether you want to master Microsoft 365 tools, improve leadership strategies, or dive into data storytelling, there’s a course waiting for you.
Why Now?
The winter break is more than a pause—it’s an opportunity. Taking time to learn during these months can help you start the spring semester with confidence and fresh ideas. Plus, LinkedIn Learning courses are on-demand and self-paced, so that you can fit them into your schedule without stress.
Top Picks
Are you curious about what others are learning? Explore the top skills being developed at UNCG.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): LinkedIn Learning boasts 1,280 courses on AI. Regardless of your career goals, technical skills, or preferred AI tools, there’s something for everyone.
- Career Management: The new year is a great time to reflect on, reassess, and advance your career goals.
- Productivity Improvement: Starting each day with a productive mindset, a little technical know-how, and a pinch of organizational skills, you can fully tap into your capabilities and accomplish your goals.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming education and workplace productivity. Here are some LinkedIn Learning courses to consider:
- Introduction to AI Foundations: Machine Learning: Understand the basics of machine learning and how it applies to real-world scenarios.
- Applications of Generative AI in Learning and Development: In this course, Dr. Terri Horton reviews the current state of learning and development and how generative AI will impact the field.
- Success in Online Learning: Engage, Organize, and Upskill in the Age of AI: This course outlines the key aspects of the learning journey and how digital tools, particularly engagement with artificial intelligence, can strengthen knowledge development.
- Getting Started with Prompt Engineering: This learning path guides you through foundational techniques and multimodal prompting to build AI agents with advanced prompt strategies.
- Ethics in the Age of Generative AI: Explore responsible AI use and ethical considerations in higher education and beyond.
- Microsoft Copilot for Productivity by Microsoft and LinkedIn: Earn a professional certificate as youlearn how to streamline workflows, create and refine documents and presentations, master the art of prompt writing, and increase collaboration with AI-powered tools in Microsoft 365.
Getting Started
Access LinkedIn Learning with your UNCG credentials to activate your learning portal subscription that connects to your LinkedIn account and profile. Then, search or browse the extensive library for topics that interest you, bookmark your favorites, and set a goal—maybe one course before the new year and another in January. Small steps lead to big growth.
Final Thought
Professional development doesn’t have to wait for a conference or workshop. With LinkedIn Learning, you can turn downtime into a launchpad for success. So, grab a cup of coffee, log in, and let your learning journey begin!
Upcoming Webinars
Meet “Microsoft Education”: Scheduling Classes with Microsoft Teams Meetings in Canvas
CTRL+ALT+Access: Creating Accessible Canvas Content
Play Chess, Not Checkers: How to Leverage Canvas’ Accessibility Checkers and Understand their Limits
- Jan. 9, 12:00 p.m.
- Session to be immediately followed by ID Virtual Office Hours for consults, 1:00 p.m.
Proactive Practices: Using Canvas and CARE to Support Students Experiencing Distress
