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LinkedIn has opened up a number of online learning courses for free to help HR teams upskill on AI, and to help job seekers find their next opportunity.

Irish employers are struggling with a skills shortage.

According to new research published by LinkedIn, the primary barrier identified by the research was finding candidates with the right technical skills, flagged by over half (52%) of HR professionals.

In response to these challenges, almost four in five (76%) of Irish HR professionals stated that helping employees to upskill would be a top priority for their organisation in 2025.

The majority (71%) of talent acquisition teams also believe that their role has evolved, having taken on a broader range of strategic responsibilities like internal mobility and learning and development.

Skills development

To support this focus on skills development, LinkedIn is offering a number of online learning courses for free to help HR teams upskill on AI, and to help job seekers find their next opportunity.

LinkedIn has also introduced a new AI-powered coaching feature within LinkedIn Learning Hub that helps learners practise interpersonal skills through interactive scenarios using voice or text. Learners can practise delivering performance reviews, having conversations on work-life balance, and giving feedback.

The free LinkedIn learning courses include:

AI Engineering Essentials: Navigating the Tech Revolution https://linkedin.com/learning/ai-engineering-essentials-navigating-the-tech-revolution?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Learning Data Governance https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-data-governance-14224082?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance https://www.linkedin.com/learning/introduction-to-esg-environmental-social-and-governance?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Driving Business Growth Through Customer-Centricity https://www.linkedin.com/learning/driving-business-growth-through-customer-centricity/your-journey-to-customer-centricity?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Introduction to Risk Management https://www.linkedin.com/learning/introduction-to-risk-management?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Tips to Make Your Office Eco Friendly https://www.linkedin.com/learning/tips-to-make-your-office-eco-friendly?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Deep Learning and Generative AI: Data Prep, Analysis, and Visualisation with Python https://www.linkedin.com/learning/deep-learning-and-generative-ai-data-prep-analysis-and-visualization-with-python?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Introduction to PLC and Industrial Automation https://www.linkedin.com/learning/introduction-to-plc-and-industrial-automation?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Account Management: Maintaining Relationships https://www.linkedin.com/learning/account-management-maintaining-relationships?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Nonprofit Management Foundations https://www.linkedin.com/learning/nonprofit-management-foundations?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Cost Reduction Tips – How To Cut Costs and Maximise Profits https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cost-reduction-tips-how-to-cut-costs-and-maximize-profits?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Getting Started as a Project Procurement Manager https://www.linkedin.com/learning/getting-started-as-a-project-procurement-manager?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Foundations of Treasury Management https://www.linkedin.com/learning/foundations-of-treasury-management?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Complete Guide To Java Testing with JUnit 5 & Mockito https://www.linkedin.com/learning/complete-guide-to-java-testing-with-junit-5-mockito/why-is-testing-important?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
Beyond the Basics: Designing AI Enhanced Learning Experiences https://www.linkedin.com/learning/beyond-the-basics-designing-ai-enhanced-learning-experiences/be-irreplaceable-as-a-learning-designer?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked
AI in Fintech Essential Training https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ai-in-fintech-essential-training-24038608?trk=lilblog_01-15-25_unlocked

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