Summary
Yes, you can subscribe to LinkedIn Learning as a standalone product without the need for a paid LinkedIn Premium account. LinkedIn Learning provides access to thousands of online courses in business, technology, and creative skills. There are four subscription options available: Monthly ($29.99 per month), Annual ($19.99 per month billed annually), Premium Plus Annual (includes LinkedIn Premium, $34.99/month billed annually), and Teams ($240 per user per year).
Can I purchase LinkedIn Learning without a LinkedIn Premium account?
Yes, you can subscribe to LinkedIn Learning without a LinkedIn Premium account. LinkedIn Learning used to be called Lynda.com and was acquired by LinkedIn in 2015. Initially, you needed a paid LinkedIn Premium account to access LinkedIn Learning courses. However, in 2019, LinkedIn made LinkedIn Learning available as a standalone subscription.
There are now four ways to purchase LinkedIn Learning access:
- Monthly subscription – $29.99 per month billed monthly
- Annual subscription – $19.99 per month billed annually
- Premium Plus Annual – Includes LinkedIn Premium, $34.99 per month billed annually
- Teams – $240 per user per year, minimum of 10 users
The Monthly, Annual, and Premium Plus Annual plans do not require a paid LinkedIn Premium account and provide access to all LinkedIn Learning courses. The Teams plan allows organizations to purchase LinkedIn Learning access for their employees.
What do I get with a LinkedIn Learning subscription?
A LinkedIn Learning subscription provides access to the following benefits:
- Over 16,000 expert-led courses in business, technology, and creative skills
- New courses added every week
- Courses available on desktop, mobile, and tablet
- Ability to download courses for offline viewing
- Course certificates of completion
- Personalized course recommendations
Courses cover topics like leadership and management, marketing, accounting and finance, photography, graphic design, web development, and more. Popular courses include Photoshop, Excel, Project Management, and Time Management.
How do I sign up for LinkedIn Learning?
There are a few simple steps to sign up for LinkedIn Learning:
- Go to the LinkedIn Learning website and click Try for free.
- Select your preferred subscription plan – Monthly, Annual, or Premium Plus Annual.
- Create your LinkedIn Learning account or sign in with LinkedIn.
- Add your payment information and complete sign up.
- You can now access LinkedIn Learning and start taking courses!
After signing up, you can browse courses on the LinkedIn Learning website or mobile app. Start taking courses immediately without needing any approval.
Can I try LinkedIn Learning for free?
Yes, LinkedIn Learning provides a one month free trial so you can try it out before subscribing. Here are the steps to start your free trial:
- Go to the LinkedIn Learning website.
- Click on the “Try for free” button.
- Select the “Free Trial” option when choosing your plan.
- Provide your information to create an account.
- Your 1 month free trial will start immediately after signing up.
With the free trial you’ll have full access to all 16,000+ courses. You can take as many courses as you want during the trial. At the end of the trial you’ll be automatically charged unless you cancel your subscription.
What payment methods does LinkedIn Learning accept?
LinkedIn Learning accepts the following payment methods:
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
- Debit card with a major credit card logo
- PayPal
- Wire transfer (for Teams plans only)
Payment will be automatically charged monthly or annually depending on your subscription plan. You can update your payment information and view billing details through your LinkedIn Learning account settings.
Can I cancel my LinkedIn Learning subscription?
Yes, you can easily cancel your LinkedIn Learning subscription at any time.
To cancel your subscription:
- Go to your Account Settings in LinkedIn Learning.
- Click “Cancel subscription”.
- Select a reason for canceling and confirm cancellation.
Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period. You’ll continue having access until the subscription expires.
If you change your mind, you can always restart your subscription later without losing access to your account and course progress.
Conclusion
In summary, LinkedIn Learning provides high-quality online courses to help you develop business, technology, and creative skills. You can subscribe to LinkedIn Learning as a standalone product without needing a paid LinkedIn Premium account.
With flexible subscription options starting at $29.99 per month, LinkedIn Learning is an affordable way to learn new skills on your own schedule. The one month free trial allows you to try it risk-free.
