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LinkedIn Learning
Summary
LinkedIn Learning offers subscription video courses in business, creative and technology skills, including certification preparation. Some employers and public libraries provide access.
Good fit
- Learners who already have free access through a library card or an employer plan
- People who want a broad first pass on a topic before more exam-specific material
Less suited to
- Learners who want deep, exam-mapped certification prep with practice questions
- Anyone who wants a cheap one-off course purchase rather than a subscription
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Course depth and currency vary
Learners report that depth varies by instructor and topic, and some technology courses become outdated.
Plans & pricing
- Plans and pricing
- Monthly or annual subscription
$39.99/month, or $239.88/year ($19.99/month billed annually). Both start with a 1-month free trial.
- Free options
- 1-month free trial, and free through many public libraries with a library card
- Access
- Access lasts while the subscription, employer plan or library access is active. Paid course content is removed at the end of the billing cycle after you cancel.
- Refunds
- No refunds on subscriptions. LinkedIn may refund within 7 days of a charge if you have not used the subscription, and EU consumers have a 14-day right.
Courses & practice tests
LinkedIn Learning resources included in our certification guides.
| Certification | Courses & tests |
|---|---|
| CISSP | |
| SSCP | |
| CIPP/US | |
| CRISC | |
| AB-900 | |
| Data+ | |
| CIPM | |
| CSSLP |
Alternatives
Coursera
Certificate programs from vendors and universities (Google, IBM, AWS, university partners), often delivered as multi-course Specializations.
Udemy
An open marketplace for cert-prep video courses and practice tests, sold individually or through the Personal Plan subscription.
Pluralsight
Subscription tech-skills library with skill assessments and hands-on cloud labs, often paid for by employers.
Frequently asked questions
Is LinkedIn Learning free?
It can be. Many public libraries offer free access with a library card, and new paid subscribers get a 1-month free trial.
How much does LinkedIn Learning cost?
$39.99/month, or $239.88/year if billed annually, after a 1-month free trial. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
Is a LinkedIn Learning certificate useful for job applications?
It shows you completed a course and can be added to your LinkedIn profile, but it is not equivalent to passing a vendor certification exam like the CIPP/US or a cloud certification.
Does LinkedIn Learning offer refunds?
Generally no. LinkedIn may refund within 7 days of a charge if you have not used the subscription, and EU citizens have a 14-day right.
Last updated October 2026