description LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) Overview
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that provides professional development courses across business, technology, and creative disciplines. The service originated as Lynda.com, a website founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin to teach software skills via video tutorials. LinkedIn acquired the company in 2015 and integrated the platform, allowing users to display completed courses on their professional profiles. Course content is typically produced by industry experts and focuses on practical, job-relevant skills.
help LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) FAQ
What was LinkedIn Learning called before it became LinkedIn Learning?
The service was originally called Lynda.com. Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin founded the website in 1995 to teach software and creative skills online.
When did Lynda.com become LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com in 2015, and the service was later rebranded as LinkedIn Learning. The change connected the course platform more closely with LinkedIn's professional network.
Does LinkedIn Learning provide certificates?
Many LinkedIn Learning courses provide completion certificates that can be displayed on a learner's LinkedIn profile. These certificates document course completion, but they are not the same as an accredited academic degree or professional license.
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