Whether LinkedIn Recruiter includes access to LinkedIn Learning is a common question for recruiters evaluating different LinkedIn packages. The short answer is no – LinkedIn Recruiter does not include LinkedIn Learning access by default. However, recruiters can add Learning as an add-on to certain Recruiter packages.
LinkedIn Recruiter Packages
LinkedIn offers several tiers of its Recruiter platform, each with different features and capabilities. The core packages are:
- Recruiter Lite
- Professional
- Expert
- Corporate
- Premium
The Lite version offers basic recruiting tools for individuals or small teams. Professional adds more advanced features like InMail messaging and pipeline tracking. Expert includes everything in Professional plus AI-driven recommendations and automation.
Corporate and Premium are enterprise-level packages with additional capabilities like compliance controls, team collaboration tools, and customized reporting. Premium is the top tier and aimed at large global organizations.
Access to Learning in Recruiter Packages
The base versions of Recruiter do not include any access to LinkedIn Learning as part of the main subscription. However, Corporate and Premium packages allow companies to purchase Learning as an add-on module. There are a few key differences across packages:
Package | Learning Access |
---|---|
Recruiter Lite | Not included |
Professional | Not included |
Expert | Not included |
Corporate | Available as add-on |
Premium | Available as add-on |
As shown, only Corporate and Premium allow Learning access when purchased separately. The main Recruiter subscriptions do not automatically provide Learning rights.
Benefits of Adding Learning
There are a few key reasons a company may want to invest in adding Learning access to their Recruiter platform:
- Develop recruiter skills – Recruiters can take courses to improve sourcing, interviewing, negotiation and other critical capabilities.
- Train hiring managers – Courses can help managers conduct better interviews, evaluate candidates fairly, and onboard new hires.
- Educate employees – Employees can learn leadership, communication, and other professional skills to advance their careers.
- Boost retention – Offering learning opportunities can improve employee satisfaction and retention.
In particular, investing in recruiter training through Learning can significantly improve hiring results and ROI from the Recruiter system. More skilled recruiters translate into better candidates and hires.
Cost of Adding Learning
The cost to add Learning access varies based on the number of seats a company needs. Here are rough estimates for annual access fees:
Number of Seats | Annual Cost* |
---|---|
1-100 | $180 per seat |
101-500 | $140 per seat |
501-1,500 | $120 per seat |
1,501-5,000 | $100 per seat |
Over 5,000 | Contact for quote |
*Estimated pricing only. Actual costs will vary based on company and configuration.
As shown, per-seat costs decrease at higher seat volumes. Large enterprises can likely negotiate further discounts, especially when purchasing thousands of seats. But most small or mid-size organizations will end up in the ~$100-200 per-seat per-year range.
Integrating Learning with Recruiter
For companies that add Learning to Recruiter, seamlessly connecting the two systems is important. This integration allows for a unified platform where recruiters can easily shift between learning and recruiting workflows.
LinkedIn provides Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities to enable integrated logins to Learning and Recruiter. Some other integration options include:
- Syncing learner profiles from Learning into Recruiter records
- Displaying Learning progress and transcripts within Recruiter
- Allowing access to Learning courses directly from Recruiter system
- Reporting on Learning utilization and training KPIs alongside recruiting metrics
Leveraging SSO and APIs can provide a streamlined experience between the two systems. Recruiters can move seamlessly between researching candidates, contacting prospects, scheduling interviews, and sharpening their skills via online courses.
Alternative Learning Options
While adding Learning to Recruiter provides integrated training, companies have alternative options as well. A few include:
- LinkedIn Learning-only – Subscribe only to Learning without the Recruiter platform. This provides full access to Learning courses at the lowest cost.
- Other LMS platforms – Use a separate learning system like Cornerstone OnDemand, SAP Litmos, or Docebo. These typically offer broader LMS features beyond just LinkedIn content.
- Custom training – Develop proprietary training programs and content tailored specifically to the company’s needs.
- Instructor-led training – Utilize in-person or virtual instructor training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
Each option has pros and cons to weigh based on learning needs, budgets, and integration requirements. But purchasing Learning as an add-on directly within Recruiter typically provides the simplest unified platform.
Conclusion
In summary, LinkedIn’s core Recruiter packages do not incorporate LinkedIn Learning access. The Corporate and Premium enterprise offerings allow Learning to be purchased as an add-on for an additional fee per seat. Companies should consider the benefits of upskilling recruiters, training hiring managers, and educating employees through integrated learning and recruiting systems. But alternative options exist outside of the Recruiter platform for delivering online training and development.