Emily and Ash's top 5 LinkedIn Learning courses

Graduate Emily and student Ash share their thoughts on LinkedIn Learning and their top 5 most useful courses.

 
 
 

I remember how overwhelming job-hunting felt after finishing university. These LinkedIn Learning courses really helped me - offering practical tips on staying motivated, managing stress, improving your CV, building confidence in networking, and understanding how recruiters think. They were supportive, insightful, and easy to apply. I鈥檇 highly recommend them to any student or recent graduate preparing for their next step.

Emily
BSc (Hons) Events Management graduate

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Emily's top 5

1.
This was a brilliant course that I would highly recommend for anyone who is currently job hunting, or even if you have a job at the moment. The content covers multiple topics, including planning, giving yourself targets and lots more, as well as providing practical advice and things to do to stay positive while job hunting.
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This course covers topics including stress, resilience, the relationship between stress and resilience, and provides some helpful techniques for coping with stress. This course would benefit any students who are currently searching and applying for jobs, as it can be a very stressful process, and it is useful to have some techniques at hand for when these situations arise.
3.
This course was really insightful, and covers some very useful areas and information for those who are job hunting. Topics covered include keeping an action plan (with a downloadable one that you can fill in), updating your CV and LinkedIn profile, interview techniques and lots more.
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This course gave some really useful tips, tricks and insights for how to network successfully. This would be a particularly useful course for any students who want to make new connections and build new relationships to further their career or to build their confidence.
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This course provided some useful information about how to make the most of recruitment agencies, if you choose to use them. It is worth knowing how the recruitment process works in order to maximise the benefits. I would definitely recommend this course to any students who are thinking about using a recruitment agency.
 
 
 
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Studying Psychology with Criminology has shown me the value of ongoing personal and academic growth. What I found most helpful about these LinkedIn Learning courses was how practical and evidence-based they were - offering strategies I could use straight away. From improving emotional intelligence and tackling procrastination to managing conflict and presenting with confidence, each course tackled real challenges I鈥檝e faced. They鈥檝e also given me transferable skills I鈥檒l carry well beyond university.

Ash
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology student

Ash's top 5

1.
As a psychology student, I found this course genuinely insightful. It draws on the work of clinical psychologist Daniel Goleman and explores how leadership begins with self-awareness. The course introduces neuroscience-backed techniques, like introspection, to build emotional intelligence, self-control, and focus. Best of all, it鈥檚 only 8 minutes long, making it perfect for busy schedules.
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Procrastination is something many students face, especially after a long day of lectures. This audio course was a game-changer for me, allowing me to absorb useful tips while working on other tasks. It covers habit-building for better willpower, strategies to reduce distractions, and ways to rest effectively, all geared towards getting things done.
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As someone who experiences social anxiety, I found this course incredibly practical. It offers clear strategies for navigating awkward situations, from using language to express discomfort to breaking the ice in professional settings. It also includes exercises to help build confidence in everyday interactions.
4.
Presentations used to trigger my anxiety, but this university-recommended course really helped. It covers everything from managing pre-talk nerves to structuring your content and staying within time limits. A must for any student or professional looking to improve their public speaking skills.
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I used to avoid conflict entirely, but this course helped shift my mindset. It offers approachable techniques for managing difficult conversations, improving communication, and resolving disagreements constructively. It鈥檚 a great confidence booster for anyone who finds conflict overwhelming.