Why connect a your LinkedIn Account?

When you login and create a LinkedIn Learning account, that is a part of UIW and will be active as long as you're employed or enrolled here. If you have a personal LinkedIn profile, linking the LinkedIn Learning account you've made is ideal to have your completed course content permanently attached to your LinkedIn profile to carry onward in your professional journey.


See the FAQ section to learn more about what UIW can/can't see on your personal LinkedIn profile.



Step 1

Login to Cardinal Apps and click on the LinkedIn Learning app


Linkedin Learning app icon






Step 2


Click on the 'Me' menu in the upper right, then select Settings.


Settings menu in LinkedIn LEarning






Step 3


Click on the 'Connect my account' prompt toward the bottom of the page.


Connect account prompt





Step 4


Next, login with your personal LinkedIn account credentials and click Continue... This is not your UIW credentials and is an email + password combination you would've created when signing up for LinkedIn.


LinkedIn sign in page





Step 5


To learn about how Next, click 'Accept and continue as [your name]' to complete the process.



The profile pictured above will differ from your photo and name...




Done! You'll be booted back to LinkedIn Learning's settings page, where you'll now see some 'Social' options to better customize your experience. Additionally, you can disconnect your LinkedIn account from your LinkedIn Learning account in this menu with the 'Disconnect my account' prompt.



LinkedIn account interface





FAQ


What are the benefits of linking my LinkedIn account?

Sign in with a LinkedIn account to enjoy a personalized experience! 

  • See trending and popular courses for professionals in your field
  • Get custom recommendations based on your experience and profile
  • Access learning directly from LinkedIn.com


What can my organization see?

Your organization (UIW) can access and retain the following:

  • Learning activity (e.g. courses viewed, completed)
  • Profile information (e.g. name, title, photo) 


What can't my organization see?

LinkedIn will not give access to private activity from your personal LinkedIn account, such as:

  • Your connections
  • Private messages
  • Job search activity


What can my LinkedIn network see?

You're in control. You choose what learning to share with your network. For example, you can add completed courses to your profile (optional).




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