AI is transforming the workplace rapidly. To help talent professionals adapt, LinkedIn has introduced three new AI professional certificates, available for free until December 31, 2024. The top five LinkedIn Talent Solutions customers with the most certificates earned by their employees will receive a live one-hour AI upskilling training session.
AI Professional Certificates
- LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional Certificate
- Generative AI for Recruiting Professional Certificate
- Generative AI for Learning and Development Professional Certificate
Importance of AI Skills
LinkedIn data reveals that 25% of job skills have changed in the past nine years, and by 2030, this will increase to 68%. Organizations need a strong AI skill foundation, and talent development and acquisition professionals must lead this change. LinkedIn's chief economist, Karin Kimbrough, emphasized the necessity of reskilling and upskilling AI talent to avoid falling behind.
Additional AI Upskilling Resources
LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft offer more AI resources, also free until December 31, 2024:
Agentic AI and Human Skills
- Transforming Business with AI Agents
- Fundamentals of Agentic AI
- Critical Human Skills for the Age of AI
Additional AI Professional Certificates
- AI for Organizational Leaders
- AI for Managers
- Career Essentials in Generative AI
- Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills
- Microsoft Copilot for Productivity
Contest Terms and Conditions
- Sponsor: LinkedIn Corporation
- Entry Instructions: No purchase necessary. Complete any of the three AI Talent Professional Certificates.
- Entry Period: October 25, 2024, to December 31, 2024
- Eligibility: Must be 18+, have an active LinkedIn Learning Account, and be a legal resident.
- Winner Selection: Top five organizations with the most certificates completed. Tiebreaks based on average certificates per entrant.
- Prizes: One-hour AI upskilling training session, valued at approximately $2,000.
LinkedIn reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time.
