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LinkedIn Learning
Develop skills with expert-led courses
As of 30 August 2026, LinkedIn Learning's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda. Softwr lists it under LMS. LinkedIn Learning is made by LinkedIn (Microsoft), launched in 2003, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What LinkedIn Learning does
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) offers thousands of video courses taught by industry experts in business, technology, and creative fields. Integrated with LinkedIn, it helps professionals advance their careers with relevant, practical training and skill development.
What people use it for
- Skill development
- Career growth
- Team training
- Professional development
Related searches
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about LinkedIn Learning.
- No pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed
- Free trial available but specific trial duration not stated on homepage
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Pricing
What LinkedIn Learning costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Monthly
$29.99 /mo
- All courses
- Certificates
- LinkedIn integration
Annual
$19.99 /mo
- All courses
- Offline viewing
- Personalized recommendations
Enterprise
On request
- Admin tools
- Analytics
- Learning paths
- API access
Capabilities
Features
Video courses
Certificates
Learning paths
Skill assessments
LinkedIn integration
Mobile learning
Offline viewing
Recommendations
LinkedIn
Integration with LinkedIn
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Workday
Integration with Workday
SSO providers
Integration with SSO providers
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
How much does LinkedIn Learning cost?
LinkedIn Learning does not publish subscription prices on its website. Pricing is only available after clicking the 'Start free trial' or 'Buy for my team' buttons to access the purchase page.
SourceDoes LinkedIn Learning offer a free trial?
Yes, LinkedIn Learning offers a free trial option accessible from the main site, though the specific trial duration is not stated on the homepage.
SourceBehind it
Who makes LinkedIn Learning
- Company
- LinkedIn (Microsoft)
- Based in
- Sunnyvale, California
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Where to go from LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning alternativesEvery product people weigh against it
- LinkedIn Learning pricingPlans, floors and what the tiers exclude
- LinkedIn Learning badgesWhich rules it meets, and the figure behind each
- All LMS softwareThe full category
- Best LMS softwareThe shortlist, and how it was cut
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Compare LinkedIn Learning with
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- Coursera
- edX
- Cornerstone Learning
- Cornerstone OnDemand
- Canvas
- Moodle
- Schoology
- Docebo
- Absorb LMS
- ClassDojo
- Kajabi
- Edpuzzle
- iSpring Learn
- LearnDash
- LearnUpon
- Nearpod
- Padlet
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