LinkedIn Learning is a powerhouse for professional development, offering a vast library of courses designed to boost your career skills. While much of its content requires a subscription, there’s a treasure trove of Free Linkedin Learning courses that come with certificates of completion. We’ve done the digging for you at Class Central, and compiled a guide to help you access over 460 hours of valuable learning – all completely free and with certificates to prove your accomplishments.
The Rise of Free Learning on LinkedIn Learning
The surge in free offerings on LinkedIn Learning began in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the need for accessible digital skills training, Microsoft generously made 14 LinkedIn Learning paths freely available. Class Central, a leading resource for online education discovery, quickly shared these learning paths with free certificates and curated a wider collection of free pandemic educational resources, which resonated with nearly a million learners.
Since then, we at Class Central have been diligently monitoring LinkedIn Learning’s catalog, which boasts nearly 10,000 courses and over 600 learning paths. Our goal? To pinpoint the courses that offer both free access and valuable certificates. In 2022, our efforts uncovered 137 courses and 7 learning paths with free certificates, alongside 378 completely free courses – totaling approximately 1000 hours of free learning. While the landscape has shifted, with the peak of 1000 hours in 2022 decreasing to around 110 hours in 2024, we’re excited to report a resurgence to over 460 hours of free LinkedIn Learning in 2025. Currently, Microsoft provides 13 free learning paths, complemented by 4 additional free paths and over 400 individual courses that offer certificates at no cost.
Getting Started with Free Certificate Courses on LinkedIn Learning
Accessing these free LinkedIn Learning courses with certificates is straightforward. When you visit LinkedIn Learning, you’ll typically be invited to begin a 1-month free trial. To bypass the subscription prompts and access the free content directly, simply ignore the payment details page after signing up or logging in. Then, return to the specific course link you’ve found (like those we may list here at Class Central), and you should be able to proceed directly to the course content without payment.
It’s important to note that the availability of free certificates can change periodically. Courses may transition between being free and paid. If you discover more free LinkedIn Learning courses or certificates, or if you notice any inaccuracies in our findings, please let us know in the comments section! Your contributions help us keep this resource up-to-date for everyone.
If you’re looking for even more learning opportunities, explore Class Central’s extensive catalog of over 250,000 online courses. We also offer curated collections of free certificate courses, which you can find in our free certificates articles.
How to Earn Your Free LinkedIn Learning Certificate
Earning a certificate for your free LinkedIn Learning course is a rewarding process. For individual courses, you’ll typically need to watch all the video modules and successfully complete any quizzes. Some courses may also include an exam. Once you’ve finished all requirements, navigate to the “Related to this course” section, usually located below the video on the desktop interface, and click “Show all”. A window will appear displaying the available certificates for the course. Simply click “Download” to get your LinkedIn Learning certificate. Notably, some courses also offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in addition to the standard LinkedIn Learning certificate, further enhancing their professional value.
For learning paths, the process is similar but requires completing all courses within the path. Once you’ve finished all the constituent courses, you’ll be able to download your certificate for the entire learning path, showcasing your comprehensive skill development in a particular area.
Below are resources to help you find free LinkedIn Learning courses and learning paths. Explore these opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career without any financial investment.
