Boost Your Edge: Earn Industry Certifications That Get You Noticed
Industry-recognized certifications can set you apart in a crowded job or internship market. They show employers that you’re committed, skilled, and ready to contribute from day one. Whether you’re breaking into a new field or strengthening your current skill set, certifications validate your knowledge and enhance your credibility. Explore certification options on this page that align with your career goals and start building your competitive edge today!

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Elevate Your Skills Through LinkedIn Learning Courses
SNHU’s partnership with LinkedIn Learning offers free non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses and trainings to people already in SNHU’s community. LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course training videos:
- Search & Complete Courses To Boost Your Skills: Explore a vast library of expert-led video courses on LinkedIn Learning to boost your business, tech, and creative skills.
- Prepare For Your Certification Exams: With LinkedIn Learning, you can discover and complete specific certification preparation courses.
- Complete Projects To Gain Experiences: To gain more relevant career experience, LinkedIn Learning has specific courses that offer hands-on projects or case studies.

What Is LinkedIn Learning?
These on-demand virtual courses are designed to help you learn at your own pace and stand out in today’s competitive job market.

LinkedIn Learning Career Hub
Career Hub is full career development platform within LinkedIn Learning that is designed to help you explore career paths, build new skills, practice real-world scenarios, and prepare for your next opportunity—all in one place.
- LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
- With thousands of courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and career interests!
- Accessing LinkedIn Learning:
- Login or Sign In
- View LinkedIn Learning Access Video.
- Review our helpful walk-through document!
- LinkedIn Learning offers non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses offered to people already in SNHU’s community.
- You must have an active SNHU Email address to access SNHU LinkedIn Learning courses for free.
- To sync your personal LinkedIn Account with your LinkedIn Learning account provided by SNHU, go to your LinkedIn Learning profile, click Me > Settings > Connect My Account.
- You do not need to have a LinkedIn account to access LinkedIn Learning.
- Having issues logging in?
- Current online students can log into mySNHU and select ‘Contact the IT Service Desk’ under Quick Links. Fill out the service ticket, and someone will contact you to help resolve the issue!
- Alumni are highly encouraged to call SNHU IT directly at 1-855-877-9919 for assistance. You will need a active SNHU email address to access LinkedIn Learning courses for free. You may need to request your SNHU email be reactivated.
Career Hub is designed to help you explore career paths, build new skills, practice real-world scenarios, and prepare for your next opportunity—all in one place. LinkedIn Learning offers so much more than just online courses—it’s a full career development platform available to you as an SNHU student.
Take some time to explore these tools and start building your future today!


Career Paths
Here, you can explore detailed information about hundreds of careers. You’ll find insights on job responsibilities, required skills, salary trends, and recommended LinkedIn Learning courses to help you get there. Whether you’re deciding on a major or planning your next career move, this tool helps you connect your interests to real-world opportunities.
My Career Plan
This feature lets you create a personalized action plan for your goals. You can set career objectives, track your progress, and receive course recommendations tailored specifically to your interests and aspirations.
Library – My Content
In the Library area, you’ll find everything you’ve saved under My Content—like courses, videos, and learning paths. And the Browse option lets you explore thousands of courses on topics like technology, business, communication, leadership, and more.
AI Coaching
This tool gives you personalized, interactive guidance on career-related topics—like improving your resume, preparing for interviews, or developing professional skills—anytime you need support.
AI Role Play
Under the Practice section, you’ll find AI Role Play, where you can practice real-world conversations like job interviews, networking, or difficult workplace scenarios. It’s a safe, low-pressure way to build confidence before the real thing.
Hands-On Tech
For students in technical fields, Hands-On Tech lets you practice coding, software, and IT skills directly in your browser—no extra software required. It’s a great way to turn learning into real experience.
Certifications
The Certifications section helps you prepare for industry-recognized credentials. You’ll find courses and learning paths aligned with certifications that can boost your resume and make you more competitive in the job market.
LinkedIn Learning can significantly benefit college students by offering access to a wide array of on-demand, expert-led courses on various topics relevant to their careers and personal development. It allows students to learn at their own pace, develop in-demand skills, and build a strong professional network.
- Develop in-demand skills: The platform provides courses in business, technology, creative fields, and more, helping students acquire practical skills for their chosen fields or potential career paths.
- Certification preparation: LinkedIn Learning offers courses to prepare for various professional certifications in STEM & Business fields. The platform offers professional certificates, certification preparation, practice exams and more.
- Enhance their profile: Students can earn certificates of completion, which they can showcase on their LinkedIn profiles, highlighting their new skills and knowledge to potential employers.
- Gain professional insights: LinkedIn Learning provides insights into where graduates are being hired, helping students understand current market trends and skill gaps.
- Network with professionals: The platform allows students to connect with industry experts and professionals, expanding their professional network and potentially leading to mentorship or career opportunities.
- Explore different career paths: By taking courses in areas outside of their major, students can explore different career paths and discover new passions.
- Prepare for job interviews and career management: LinkedIn Learning offers courses on job searching, interviewing, and career management, equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in their job search and career development.
To gain experience through LinkedIn Learning, focus on projects that align with your career goals and skills. Consider taking courses on relevant technologies, soft skills, or industry-specific topics, and then apply your knowledge by creating projects that demonstrate your abilities.
Lets break it down:
- Identify Your Career Goals and Skills Gaps:
- Reflect on your current role and desired future role: What skills do you need to acquire or improve?
- Research industry trends and technologies: What are the in-demand skills in your field?
- Use LinkedIn Learning’s AI-powered features to personalize your learning path: LinkedIn Learning’s AI Coach can help you find courses based on your skills, career goals, and learning preferences.
- Choose Relevant LinkedIn Learning Courses:
- Focus on courses that offer hands-on projects or case studies: Look for courses that allow you to apply your knowledge in a practical way.
- Consider courses on specific technologies or tools: If you want to learn a new programming language or software, find courses that teach you how to use it effectively.
- Don’t neglect soft skills: Courses on communication, leadership, and teamwork can be valuable for any career path.
- Create Projects to Demonstrate Your Skills:
- Use the skills you learned in the courses to create real-world projects: This could involve building a website, analyzing data, or creating a presentation.
- Share your projects on your LinkedIn profile: This is a great way to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers.
- Be sure to include relevant keywords and descriptions: This will help recruiters find your profile when they are searching for candidates with specific skills.
- Consider creating a portfolio website to showcase your projects: This can be a great way to demonstrate your skills and experience to potential employers.
How To Search For LinkedIn Learning Courses With Hands On Projects
- To find LinkedIn Learning courses with projects, use the search bar, enter keywords like “data analytics projects” or “programming projects”
- Next, filter your results by “Type” to select “Courses” – This will ensure you are only seeing courses, not videos, articles, or learning paths.
- You can also select “Level” to choose your desired experience level of beginner, intermediate or advanced
- You can also select the “Hands-On Practice” filter and select the available project options
- Carefully review the course descriptions to ensure that the course includes projects or hands-on activities that align with your learning goals & career goals!
Explore and Earn Digital Badges at SNHU
An SNHU digital badge validates that the earner has acquired knowledge and skills by earning an industry certification. With digital badges, employers can easily see the entire certification process and requirements an individual met to earn their certification. These badges are worthy of attention on both your resume and social media! Questions? Email: digitalbadge@snhu.edu.
CompTIA Student Discounts For Certification Exams

One of the benefits SNHU offers its currently enrolled students is the ability to access certification preparation materials at a reduced cost. Students can receive discounted voucher codes for specific CompTIA certification exams. CompTIA’s online available learning courses can help propel you towards a variety of tech careers!



















