LinkedIn Learning
As a student you have access to LinkedIn Learning — this platform offers a variety of online instructional content, videos and tutorials. Use LinkedIn Learning to explore leadership courses, Adobe program certificates, portfolio development tips and so much more.
This platform allows students to expand on interests and learn new skills at their own pace.
Tips on how to get started using LinkedIn Learning
UO Career Center Collection series
This series of courses is designed by the UO Career Center to help provide a more in-depth and accessible series of videos to help you plan for what’s ahead. This series can be completed in parts and you can skip around to focus on videos that are most important to you.
This series is designed for seniors as they start their job search and begin to transition into post grad life. Video topics include job searching, interviewing, making the most of your first 90 days on the job, and more.
This video series will help you understand the best practices for connecting with professionals to build a community to support you in your career. Video topics include tips on how to have memorable conversations, crafting an elevator pitch, and more.
This video series focuses specifically on planning a job hunt. Video topics include how to maximize LinkedIn, setting goals, creating a career development plan, and more.
LinkedIn Learning Skills Courses for SOJC Students
Adobe
These courses offer a great overview of the different programs to help you get started! These might be helpful to take before you take J 211 Gateway to Media to help you get a sneak peak or if you haven’t used these programs in a while you can use them to brush up on your skills!
Data Analytics
Data is a powerful tool for storytelling in today’s world so check out these courses to help you understand different platforms to analyze and tell stories with the data around you!
- Google Analytics
- Data Analytics Foundations
- Data Storytelling Basics
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Foundations
Social Media
Interested in a career in social media? Check out these courses to help you learn the ins and outs of different platforms, creating campaigns, setting goals, and creating your own personal brand.
Writing
Strong, concise, and engaging writing is essential in any career so be sure to practice your writing in class and check out this learning path to learn how to hone your voice, target your audience, and more.
- Writing and Content Creation Learning Path
Web Design
A clean and appealing website is crucial to any brand and these videos can help you get started learning about different platforms, web design basics, and give you advice for crafting your own online portfolio!
Additional Skills/Programs
Here are some common skills that employers are looking for in entry level job descriptions. Having a LinkedIn certification on your profile in these skills can help you stand out from the crowd.