When LinkedIn teamed up with Microsoft they created LinkedIn Learning. To celebrate –and to introduce the world to their video library– all courses on LinkedIn Learning are 100% free to watch during the WEEK OF LEARNING OCTOBER 24-30.  With over 9,000-plus course in their library covering everything from mastering inside sales to animation to becoming a web developer and of course Photography, it’s a treasure cove of knowledge!

Photofocus Authors on LinkedIn Learning

Photofocus was created by Scott Bourne 18 years ago as a free website to educate and inspire visual storytellers like you. Since then, Richard Harrington has become the Publisher and has assembled a group of very talented writers. Some of these writers also have courses on LinkedIn Learning.

LinkedIn Free and Upgraded Premium Accounts

LinkedIn is offering a Basic (free) account as well as various upgraded Premium accounts. If you have a LinkedIn account, just log in and start watching videos. If not, sign up for a Free basic account to enjoy the week of learning.

Basic (free) account

A Basic account is for anyone who wants to create and maintain a professional profile online.

  • Build your professional identity on the web.
  • Build and maintain a large trusted professional network.
  • Find and reconnect with colleagues and classmates.
  • Request and provide recommendations.
  • Request up to five introductions at a time.
  • Search for and view profiles of other LinkedIn members.
  • Receive unlimited InMail messages.
  • Save up to three searches and get weekly alerts on those searches.

Premium accounts

LinkedIn has a Premium account options for job seekers, sales and talent professionals, as well as the general professional who wants to get more out of LinkedIn. If you have a free account and want to upgrade, you can compare account types described below.

  • Land your dream job with Job Seeker.
  • Unlock sales opportunities with Sales Navigator.
  • Find and hire talent with Recruiter Lite.
  • Power your professional life with Business Plus.
  • Improve your skills with LinkedIn Learning.

Learning means growing, and there’s never been a better time especially when it’s FREE.