Did you know you can improve your digital skills with LinkedIn Learning? It’s a platform from the same company as LinkedIn, offering courses on various digital skills, software, and time management techniques. You don’t need a LinkedIn social media account to use it, but you can connect your Learning to your profile to showcase your progress to potential employers. 

Get started: Activate your LinkedIn Learning account

If you haven't already (or want to check if you have) activated your free LinkedIn Learning account, follow the activate your LinkedIn Learning account link here. All you need to get started is your University of Reading IT username and password.

Next, select a challenge topic below, and download the Calendar to see the recommended activities and videos each day.

Challenge 1: Making the most of cloud storage with OneDrive 

Download our OneDrive learning calendar for suggested 5-10 minute exercises each day for a week. Watch all at once or follow the suggested schedule - and if you miss a day you can always catch up later. You can also view the videos using this link to the OneDrive file-sharing collection saved in LinkedIn Learning. If you find this collection useful, bookmark it to revisit later on in the semester!

View the OneDrive Calendar

Challenge 2: Making the most of Microsoft Word

Whether you're new to Microsoft Word or an experienced user, check out the suggested activities and videos in the Microsoft Word learning calendar to make accessible documents easily and boost your skills. Learn how to effectively use headings, titles, and tables of contents in your assignments, reports and other documents in just 5-10 minutes a day. Follow this link to the Microsoft Word collection in LinkedIn Learning to bookmark for future use! 

View the Word Calendar

Finished the challenges? Claim your completion badge!

Once you’ve completed the calendars of activities and learned about OneDrive and Word, fill out this quick form to let us know what you'd like to see in a future LinkedIn Learning challenge, and claim your completion badge. Show it off on LinkedIn, add it to your CV or email signature, or keep it as proof of your progress!