LinkedIn and Microsoft Launch Free AI Courses! Certify Your AI Skills and Enhance Your Employability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the job market at an unprecedented pace. With this accelerated transformation, are you prepared to adapt? LinkedIn has just launched three new free online courses with professional certifications focused on AI, offering a valuable opportunity to develop cutting-edge skills.
This initiative comes in response to the growing demand for AI skills. According to LinkedIn data, about 68% of professional skills will be evolving by 2030, reinforcing the need for qualified training in AI for professionals in various fields.
Free AI Certification Programs from LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s new free online certification courses cover areas such as recruitment, human resources (HR), and organizational development. There are three specialized certifications, each focusing on AI:
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Federal Institute opens applications for 100% free undergraduate and postgraduate courses with more than 150 spots in Administration, Public Management, and specializations; selection includes external transfer, graduates, and courses recognized by the MEC with applications open until June.
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Vale joins Senai and will pay R$ 2,225 for you to take a course in mining, logistics, and maintenance with a CLT contract, corporate benefits, practical training in the company’s operations, and free technical training for 18 months.
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MEC creates a free platform with English and Spanish books and courses for all Brazilians: to access, just have a gov.br account and unlock 800 classes with AI, online conversation, and access to 8,000 digital books.
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- LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-Driven Talent Acquisition
This course explores advanced features of LinkedIn Recruiter, focusing on candidate search strategies and advanced filtering. It also includes targeted outreach techniques for a more precise approach to talent acquisition. - Generative AI for Recruiting
This course analyzes the impact of AI on the HR sector, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the use of AI for recruitment. It consists of six modules, such as “Generative AI in HR” and “Using AI for Effective Interviews,” led by experts like Dr. Terri Horton and Glen Cathey. - Generative AI for Learning and Development
The third course explores the application of AI in corporate learning, focusing on personalized strategies. It includes modules on AI literacy, taught by professionals like Megan Leatham and Dr. Terri Horton.
Extra Free LinkedIn Courses Until December 2024
In addition to certifications, LinkedIn offers other free courses related to AI, available until December 31, 2024. Among them are courses focused on using AI agents in business, autonomous decision-making, and the ethical implications of AI. Highlights include:
- Transforming Business with AI Agents: Emphasizes efficiency and automation in decision-making.
- Fundamentals of Agentic AI: Covers business impacts and ethical considerations of AI.
- Essential Human Skills for the AI Age: Focused on soft skills for professionals who want to stand out in a technology-driven environment.
For leaders and managers, LinkedIn also offers specialized free courses such as AI for Organizational Leaders and AI for Managers, along with specific modules on productivity in generative AI, in partnership with Microsoft, highlighting the course Microsoft Copilot for Productivity.
With this variety of online courses, LinkedIn and Microsoft are expanding access to AI education, promoting professional development in a field that promises to be essential for the future of work.

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