Did you know LinkedIn Learning is free for all University of Colorado students? CU system's Level Up blog highlights courses for college students that can make a difference in your academic life and future professional career.
The blog is a great starting place to find relevant LinkedIn Learning courses for your professional development, growth and training. Students can use featured courses to develop lasting, actionable skills to help them succeed in their academic careers and transition to professional roles.
These no-cost courses vary in length, allowing you to fit in a learning session in under 30 minutes, or to take a deeper dive into a topic. Check out a few quick examples of short, useful courses you can take at any time:
Early-college career
- Getting Things Done: Identify procrastination and learning techniques to manage your time effectively (40 minutes)
- Leadership Foundations: Gain in-demand leadership skills––great for developing your personal leadership style (40 minutes)
- Interpersonal Communication: Learn effective, proper communication styles and develop a professional tone (37 minutes)
- Professional Networking: Learn how to build a network of professionals in your field who can help you meaningfully develop skills and achieve your goals (27 minutes)
Mid-college career
- Creating Success from Failures: Learn how to thrive by applying failure constructively to your work and life (43 minutes)
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Gain knowledge on achieving desired outcomes from contentious dilemmas in life (45 minutes)
- Balancing Work and Life: Develop methods to keep track of tasks and better prepare for unexpected events and strategies for achieving and maintaining work-life balance (35 minutes)
Late-college career
- Questions for the Interviewer: This crash course on navigating the interview question-and-answer process is great interview prep, with situation-based techniques for your desired field of work (58 minutes)
- All You Have to do is Ask: How to Ask for Help When You Need It: Learn how to turn confusion and challenges into inspiration and progress––great for learning how to ask for help (44 minutes)