AI skills are quickly becoming career essentials, and LinkedIn Learning is stacking its library with courses that meet people where they are, from total beginners to hands-on builders.
If 2026 is the year you want to get more confident with AI, these eight LinkedIn AI courses and certifications are worth a serious look.
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What Is Generative AI?
Instructor: Pinar Seyhan Demirdag, AI director at Cuebric
This course is a starting point for anyone who wants to understand generative AI without getting lost in jargon. It explains what generative AI is, how it works, and why it matters across industries like film, marketing, healthcare, automotive, and real estate.
Pinar Seyhan Demirdag walks learners through core concepts such as natural language models, different types of AI systems, and how people can create content using AI tools. The course also touches on future trends and ethical questions leaders need to consider.
It’s part of a Microsoft Professional Certificate and offers 2 CPE credits through NASBA, making it useful for both beginners and professionals who need continuing education credits.
Skills covered: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI tools
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AI Agents for Everyday Professionals: Simple Automations to Speed Up Your Work
Instructor: Justin Shaifer, LinkedIn Top Voice and STEM educator
This course focuses on no-code AI agents and how everyday professionals can use them to automate routine work. It’s designed for people who don’t want to write code but still want AI working behind the scenes.
Justin Shaifer introduces beginner-friendly platforms, shows real workplace use cases, and discusses ethical considerations when deploying AI agents. The emphasis is on productivity and safe, responsible automation.
Learners receive a shareable certificate of completion that can be displayed directly on their LinkedIn profile.
Skills covered: AI Agents, Automation, Productivity Improvement
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Everyday AI: 15 Practical Skills to Build Confidence With AI
Instructor: Kesha Williams, award-winning tech innovator and AI/ML leader
This is a hands-on course built around 15 practical challenges. Instead of long theory sessions, learners complete small projects like writing better prompts, organizing tasks, turning voice notes into clean text, and automating weekly routines.
The course also introduces the basics of designing simple AI systems and prepares learners to build their first no-code AI agent. By the end, participants walk away with reusable AI workflows they can apply immediately.
A LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion is included.
Skills covered: AI Productivity, Productivity Improvement
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Using Generative AI Ethically at Work
Instructor: Katrina Ingram, founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI
As AI tools become more common at work, ethical use is becoming just as important as technical skill. This course focuses on how employees and organizations can make responsible choices when using generative AI.
Katrina Ingram covers legal considerations, ethical decision-making frameworks, workplace policies, and real risks like copyright issues, data privacy, bias, and cybersecurity. The course also explains transparency and AI etiquette in professional settings.
It offers 2.4 CPE credits through NASBA and is suitable for professionals across roles.
Skills covered: Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI tools
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Your Top AI Questions Answered: AI Literacy for Everyone
Instructor: Dr. Marily Nika, Gen AI Product Lead at Google
This course takes a broad but clear look at AI, from its early history to modern generative systems. Dr. Marily Nika explains the difference between traditional AI and generative AI, how large language models work, and why GPUs and data quality matter.
Learners also explore prompt design, ethical considerations, and real-world AI applications like chatbots, translators, and agents. It’s designed for professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a solid foundation in AI literacy.
A LinkedIn Learning Certificate is included.
Skills covered: Artificial Intelligence, AI Literacy
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AI-Powered Presentations: Crafting Compelling PowerPoints with ChatGPT and Copilot
Instructor: Camille Holden, cofounder of Nuts & Bolts Speed Training
This course shows how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can speed up presentation work. Camille Holden guides learners through research, outlines slides, writes copy, generates images, and refines drafts directly in PowerPoint.
The focus is on creating high-impact presentations faster, without sacrificing quality. The course includes quizzes, project files, and 1.8 CPE credits through NASBA.
Skills covered: Microsoft Copilot, Presentation Design, ChatGPT, AI for Business
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Build Your AI-Powered Project Workflow with ChatGPT
Instructor: Andrew Stellman, author and engineering leader
This course targets project managers and professionals who want to use AI to improve planning and decision-making. Andrew Stellman shows how ChatGPT can help with project charters, scope management, risk registers, and stakeholder communication.
It also connects AI use with agile practices and real-world project workflows. The course qualifies for 1.5 PDUs from the Project Management Institute (PMI), making it especially useful for PMP candidates.
Skills covered: Project Management, AI for Business, ChatGPT
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Fundamentals of AI Engineering: Principles and Practical Applications
Instructor: Vinoo Ganesh, CEO and cofounder of Keru.ai
This is the most technical course on the list. Designed for software engineers, it focuses on building production-ready AI systems. Topics include embeddings, vector databases, RAG systems, hybrid search, monitoring, and CI/CD workflows.
The course is integrated with GitHub Codespaces, allowing learners to build and test real applications in a cloud-based development environment without local setup.
Level: Intermediate
Skills covered: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence
Why these courses matter in 2026
Together, these eight courses cover the full AI spectrum — from basic literacy and ethical use to no-code automation and hands-on AI engineering. Whether you want basic literacy, ethical guidance, productivity boosts, or deep engineering skills, these courses offer structured ways to keep up — and stay relevant — as AI continues to reshape work.
Also read: Free and low-cost AI certifications can help you build practical skills without a big budget in 2026.
