Free LinkedIn Learning for Dubai creatives: How to access 24,000 Dubai Culture courses

Dubai: If you work in Dubai's creative industry and are looking to sharpen your skills and find better job opportunities, this initiative is for you.

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has launched the seventh edition of its LinkedIn e-learning programme, which offers 2,000 creative professionals and entrepreneurs in Dubai free access to more than 24,000 specialised courses through the LinkedIn Learning platform.

So, whether you are looking to learn new skills, find out how you can use AI better in your scope of work, or build professional development skills, here is all you need to know about the programme.

The programme is offered by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority through the LinkedIn e-learning platform and is open to only 2,000 professioals.

Once you register for the programme, your application will be reviewed. If approved, you will receive a link to the platform, where you can begin your e-learning journey.

In a video shared on Dubai Culture's social media platforms, Saleh Shukri Al Braik, Director of Marketing and Communications at Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, said the programme is designed to help creative professionals integrate learning into their daily lives.

"It’s a programme designed for creative professionals and entrepreneurs to get online access to develop their skills and practices in their daily lives. This year we've got over 24,000 specialised courses in AI, entrepreneurship and professional development," he said.

The LinkedIn Learning platform includes courses across a wide range of creative and professional disciplines.

Among the courses available are:

The platform also offers shorter learning modules. One example focuses on managing imposter syndrome by identifying and reframing negative self-talk through self-coaching techniques.

Upon completing courses, you will receive a certificate of completion that can help boost your professional profile.

One of the platform's features is offering a customised learning journey based on your existing skills and career goals.

For example, if you are interested in becoming a creative designer, you can receive a tailored learning plan after the platform analyses your profile, evaluates relevant career opportunities and identifies skill gaps.

You can also get guidance on roles that you can apply for at Dubai Culture.

Applications are open to Dubai-based professionals working in the following fields:

Once you submit the application, it will be reviewed. If approved, you will receive an email containing a link to access the LinkedIn Learning platform.