/ The Readiness Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

LinkedIn Learning

B+
/ Credential / Platform · 76/100 · Strong

Microsoft-owned career-skills credential platform. Massive scale, broad credential library; credential-value calibration to employer-perception is variable.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Placement Outcomes/ 25% weight
70
Employer Engagement/ 22% weight
82
Career Education Quality/ 20% weight
76
Access & Equity/ 18% weight
80
Innovation & Tools/ 15% weight
72
/ 02 / Institution Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Self-directed learners seeking skill-credentials at scale.

/ Watch out for

Credential-employer-perception is variable; not a substitute for university credential + placement infrastructure.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Continues LinkedIn-integrated credential platform
2015
LinkedIn acquires Lynda.com