LinkedIn Learning FAQ

Do alumni and members of the community have access to LinkedIn Learning through UT Dallas?

No. Only currently enrolled students and current staff and faculty have access to a UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account.

Do I need a LinkedIn account to use my UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account?

No, a LinkedIn account is not required but is encouraged. If you would like to you can create a LinkedIn account and link it to your UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account.

How do I sign up for my account?

Our step by step tutorial will walk you through this process.

Do I need to be on campus to access my account?

No, you can access your account from anywhere.

As a faculty/staff member, am I allowed to use LinkedIn Learning?

Yes. ALL staff and faculty have access to LinkedIn Learning.

Who do I contact for support?

For technical issues contact LinkedIn Learning via email or live chat here. For general inquiries or additional information please contact the library staff via the “Chat with Us” box on the right side of the page. If you are experiencing an issue with your UT Dallas log in credentials please contact the OIT help desk

Are LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com the same thing?

Yes but your account exist under LinkedIn Learning.

Can I save my badge of completion for a learning path?

Yes. If your LinkedIn Learning account is linked to your personal LinkedIn account the badges will also show up on there as well.

After I graduate will I still be able to use my LinkedIn Learning account?

Unfortunately you cannot. Once you graduate you lose access to your UT Dallas LinkedIn Learning account.

Can I unconnect my personal LinkedIn profile from my university profile?

Yes. Unconnecting profiles can be submitted through your learner profile menu. Under settings choose unconnect and follow the prompts.