LinkedIn Learning Access Through Workday

What is LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning is a professional development platform offering thousands of courses in business, technology, and creative skills. Through your UW-La Crosse account, you can access these courses at no cost and earn certificates to showcase your new skills on your LinkedIn profile.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • An active UW-La Crosse account
  • Access to Workday (all faculty and staff have access)
  • A LinkedIn account (optional, but recommended for tracking certificates)
Estimated setup time: 5-10 minutes

Accessing LinkedIn Learning Through Workday

  1. Log into Workday
    Navigate to myapps.uwlax.edu and log in with your UW-La Crosse credentials Find the Workday tile. 

WorkDay

  1. Navigate to Learning
    On the left side menu, select "Learning" Then Select 'Topics'

learning

  1. Learning Content
    From the new left side menu, select "Topics"

Topics

  1. Find the LinkedIn Learning Tile
    In the new window, find the 'LinkedIn Learning' tile

Learning tile

  1. Search for Courses
    In the new window, use the search bar to find courses by topic, skill, or keyword

Course Search

  1. Select a Course
    Click on the course title to view the course summary and details
  2. Enroll in the Course
    Click the "Enroll" button on the course summary page
  3. Confirm Enrollment
    Click "Submit" on the enrollment confirmation popup
  4. Start Learning
    Once enrolled, click "Start Content" to begin the course

Linking Your LinkedIn Account

To track your completed courses and add certificates to your LinkedIn profile, connect your LinkedIn account:

  1. Access Settings
    Select the "Me" menu in the top right corner of the LinkedIn Learning interface

Workday Me Image

  1. Open Settings
    Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
  2. Connect Your Account
    Click the "Connect my Account" link at the bottom of the settings page

Connect Account

  1. Authorize Connection
    Follow the prompts to authorize the connection between your LinkedIn account and LinkedIn Learning
  2. Verify Connection
    Once connected, you'll see a confirmation message and your LinkedIn profile information

Managing Your Learning

Tracking Progress

  • View your enrolled courses in the "My Learning" section
  • Track completion percentage and time spent
  • Resume courses from where you left off

Certificates and Badges

  • Certificates are automatically generated upon course completion
  • With a linked LinkedIn account, certificates are added to your profile
  • Download certificates as PDF files for your records

Mobile Access

  • Access courses through the Workday mobile app
  • Download the LinkedIn Learning mobile app for offline viewing
  • Sync progress across all devices

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Can't find LinkedIn Learning courses?

  • Ensure you're in the "Browse Learning Content" section
  • Try different search terms or browse by category
  • Clear your browser cache and try again

Enrollment button not working?

  • Check that you're logged into Workday properly
  • Disable browser extensions that might interfere
  • Try using a different browser

LinkedIn account won't connect?

  • Ensure you're logged into LinkedIn in the same browser
  • Check that your LinkedIn account allows third-party connections
  • Try the connection process in an incognito/private browser window

Course won't start or load?

  • Check your internet connection
  • Update your browser to the latest version
  • Disable ad blockers for the Workday domain

    Popular Course Categories

    • Business Skills: Project management, leadership, communication
    • Technology: Microsoft Office, data analysis, programming
    • Creative: Design software, video editing, photography
    • Professional Development: Time management, networking, career advancement

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    Related Resources

    Last updated: August 2025 | Document version 2.0

    Need Additional Help?

    If you encounter technical issues or need assistance with your UWL account:

    Contact the Eagle Help Desk

    Email: helpdesk@uwlax.edu

    Phone: 608-785-8774

    They can help with account activation, login issues, and technical troubleshooting.


    Keywords:
    LinkedIn, Learning, Workday 
    Doc ID:
    153952
    Owned by:
    Andy J. in UW-La Crosse
    Created:
    2025-08-01
    Updated:
    2025-08-08
    Sites:
    UW-La Crosse