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Students and staff benefit from LinkedIn Learning

MBA students at Newcastle University Business School recently took part in a case competition working alongside Northumbrian Water Group, to provide practical recommendations for the company in relation to its Net Zero pledge.

1 June 2020

Last week, the Business School launched its membership with LinkedIn Learning which will see both staff and students upskill for the next 3 years.

Industry specific courses

The online learning platform has a library of over 15,000 expert-led learning courses ranging from business courses to creative and technology related content. Members are able to access and complete these in their own time, receiving a certificate of completion which they can display on their LinkedIn profiles.

The Business School will also ensure that each student reaps the benefits of the platform through the incorporation of industry specific courses throughout module content. Students have also been encouraged to complete courses which align to their personal interests and career aspirations.

High quality skills training

Dr. David Grundy, Director of Digital Education commented,“A LinkedIn Learning licence for all students, academic staff and professional support colleagues allows for Newcastle University Business School to add world-class high-quality skills training resources to our offering at undergraduate, postgraduate and for internal development purposes of our academic and professional support teams. Newcastle University’s expertise lies in delivering an Excellent Education, by adding and integrating high-quality skills training resources into our curriculum we allow students to develop their digital skills, professional skills and career skills preparing our students for The Future of Work.” 

A LinkedIn Learning licence for all students, academic staff and professional support colleagues allows for Newcastle University Business School to add world-class high-quality skills training resources to our offering

Dr. David Grundy, Director of Digital Education

Newcastle University Business School is also committed to the professional development of its staff and as such, will incorporate LinkedIn Learning into the PDR process of all staff from those in first time employment to those in managerial roles.