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Prepare for in-demand Design and Marketing careers with LinkedIn Learning

YPRL Staff

12 June, 2021

This is the final part in our four-part blog series, looking at how LinkedIn Learning’s Learning Paths can be used to reskill or upskill in the 10 currently in-demand careers – job areas that have the most job vacancies and highest skills shortage, according to analysis by LinkedIn.

So far we have looked at four in-demand business careers , and some of the IT/Tech careers. In this final post, we'll look at Learning Paths related to design and marketing. These are great skills that can be used whether you are working for yourself or someone else, or to help promote yourself while job seeking!

Please note, the Learning Path details will display once you are logged into LinkedIn Learning through the link on our website.

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Graphic Designer

Graphic Designers communicate ideas visually, to inspire, inform and transform. This Learning Path contains 11 courses, totalling 26 hours of tutorials. Topics include layout and typography, colour design, and the basics of software tools such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-graphic-designer

Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital Marketing specialists use analysis and creativity to grow and develop business opportunities online. This Learning Path contains 11 courses, totalling 21 hours of tutorials. Topics include marketing on Facebook and Instagram, email strategies, Google Analytics, and graphic design.

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-digital-marketing-specialist

 

LinkedIn Learning also offers Learning Paths in other creative areas including Animation, Movie-making and Web Development. Log into LinkedIn Learning and discover how you can support your jobseeking and upskilling, or even explore your personal interests!

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