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Use the knowledge gained from your LinkedIn Learning Pathway to receive credit for your study and a digital badge
The University of South Australia (UniSA) and LinkedIn Learning have joined forces to help you expand your professional skillset with pathways into a range of university degrees.
Students who complete selected Learning Pathways on LinkedIn Learning are eligible to receive course credit into a UniSA degree (with digital credential) upon successful completion of an online assessment.
This offer forms part of an exclusive program, with UniSA being the LinkedIn Learning accreditation launch partner for Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This is your opportunity to upgrade your career with a university known for its employment outcomes and ranked among the very best young universities in the world1.
1Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50
Get course credit into a UniSA degree
Complete Learning Path on LinkedIn
100% online assessment with UniSA
Earn a digital badge from UniSA
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How does it work?
- Complete your Learning Pathway/s on LinkedIn Learning
- Click on the relevant Learning Pathway from the list below
- Submit your payment online
- Successfully complete the online assessment
- Download your professional credential and UniSA digital badge
- Receive tailored UniSA degree and course recommendations
- Use your completed LinkedIn Learning Pathway and UniSA Digital Badge to receive credit towards one 4.5 unit course in a UniSA degree.
Earn a UniSA Digital Badge
We’ve partnered with Credly to deliver digital credentials, known as badges, to our students. Digital badges are a graphical representation of your skills, combined with a description of the knowledge and activities you completed to earn them. Your UniSA digital badge contains a verified signature which stores a record of your completed assessments, like a digital wallet. Digital badges are increasingly becoming recognised by education institutions, employers and industry, and are a great way to display your skills. You can even use your digital badge on your LinkedIn profile, digital resume, and your email signature.
What are the online assessments like?
UniSA’s assessments have been specifically designed by online education experts using course content from within each Learning Pathway and test your knowledge of the Pathway you have completed. Assessments are 100% online and are a multiple choice format.
UniSA’s assessments have been developed using our assessment practice so that academic rigour is maintained. We’ve also ensured the reliability and validity of these assessments so that they meet the desired learning outcomes and support the course credit offered.
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Become a Graphic Designer
Professional Credential: Graphic Design Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Graphic Design will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathway 'Become a Graphic Designer'. Graphic designers create visual concepts that inspire, inform, and transform. This learning pathway provides earners with skills in the industry-leading tools used to build innovative design projects and to discover the skills needed to become in-demand visual thinkers and communicators.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Digital Media
- Bachelor of Communication
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Become a Junior Wordpress Developer
Professional Credential: Junior WordPress Developer Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Junior WordPress Developer will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathway 'Become a Junior WordPress Developer'. This learning pathway prepares earners with the skills to create customised websites using their advanced WordPress skills, as well as build content and designs to support their unique business needs. This pathway covers site administration and blog creation activities, CSS Foundations, HTML, JavaScript, and WP Rig to create WordPress themes with appealing user experiences that meet the latest web standards.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Digital Media
- Bachelor of Communication
Steps to become a Junior WordPress Developer:
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Become a Network Administrator
Professional Credential: Network Administration Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice Big Data Basics INFS 5095DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Network Administration will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathway 'Become a Network Administrator'. Network administrators play a vital role in managing and maintaining an organisation's computer network. This learning pathway supports their career in Information Technology by preparing them to organise, install and support a Cisco network.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for 4.5 units (for Network Fundamentals - INFT 1012/1026) in the following degrees:
- Associate Degree in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (on-campus)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Receive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degree:
- Associate Degree in Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Data Analytics
Steps to become a Network Administrator:
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Become a Data Analyst/Data Scientist
There are two Pathways involved for this credential. These pathways must both be completed for students to have the requisite knowledge to sit the assessment.
Professional Credential: Data Science and Analytics Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Data Science and Analytics will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathways 'Become a Data Analyst' and 'Become a Data Scientist'. These pathways provide earners with an understanding of the fundamental stages of data science work, from statistics and systems engineering to data mining and machine learning.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for 4.5 units (for Big Data Concepts INFS 4020) in the following degree:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (on-campus)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours
Receive credit for 4.5 units (for Big Data Concepts INFS 3084) in the following online degree:
- Bachelor of Information Technology
Receive credit for 4.5 units (for Professional Practice in Data Analytics INFS 1028) in the following degree:
- Associate Degree in Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Data Analytics
Receive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Associate Degree in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Digital Business
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Become a Microsoft 365 Enterprise
Administrator
Professional Credential: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administration Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administration will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathway 'Become a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator'. Microsoft 365 offers enterprises a complete business solution around Office 365, Windows 10, and mobility and security services. This learning pathway includes comprehensive courses that dive into each Microsoft 365 product, providing IT professionals the guidance they need to successfully implement and manage solutions for the modern workplace.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Associate Degree in Data Analytics
- Associate Degree in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (on-campus)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours
Steps to become a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator:
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Master Digital Marketing
Professional Credential: Digital Marketing Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Digital Marketing will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathway 'Master Digital Marketing'. Digital marketing has dramatically changed how organisations connect with their customers. This learning pathway provides earners with knowledge of how social media marketing and SEO work, as well as how to use the right tools and techniques, and what best practice looks like.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Digital Media
- Bachelor of Communication
- Any Bachelor of Business degree
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Master Digital Transformation
Professional Credential: Digital Transformation Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Digital Transformation will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathway 'Master Digital Transformation'. Digital technology is transforming business around the world. This learning pathway explores the transformative and technological forces at play in the modern business world, and provides earners with the foundations of digital thinking and other agile practices for innovation.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Any Bachelor of Business degree
Steps to Master Digital Transformation:
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Become a Project Coordinator/Project
Manager
There are two Pathways involved for this credential. These pathways must both be completed for students to have the requisite knowledge to sit the assessment.
Professional Credential: Project Management Assessment Time Cost Multiple Choice DescriptionEarners of the UniSA Professional Credential: Project Management will pass an assessment validating their learning for the LinkedIn Learning Pathways 'Become a Project Manager' and 'Become a Project Coordinator'. Project managers are catalysts for change. Learn how to manage projects from beginning to end using proven project management techniques. After completing this Learning Path, you'll have the skills and knowledge to manage simple projects as well as complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.Assessment Time2 hoursCost$129Multiple ChoiceReceive credit for a 4.5 unit elective in the following degrees:
- Any Bachelor of Business degree
Steps to become a Project Coordinator:
1. View and complete pathway 2. Pay online and sit assessment
Students are eligible to receive credit* for a maximum of one UniSA course via a LinkedIn Learning Pathway. You can sit multiple assessments and earn digital credentials however you will not be able to use them to claim more than one 4.5 unit course credit at UniSA.
*International students who hold or intend to hold an Australian student visa are not eligible to receive credit into UniSA courses via the LinkedIn Learning Pathway. This does not affect the digital badge which will be issued upon successful completion of the assessment.
LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand library of instructional courses covering the latest business, technology and creative skills. It provides personalised course recommendations and is designed to help learners discover the content they need to build the right skills and achieve their full potential.
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Do I need special software / equipment to sit the assessment?
You will not require any specific software or equipment to sit the assessment.
The assessment platform is available to anyone with an internet connection and a modern web browser. You will need JavaScript and cookies enabled, which comes standard with all web browsers.
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Can I start the assessment but finish at a later time?
Assessments must be finished in one sitting. You are not able to save and finish later.
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Will I receive a grade for my assessment?
You will receive a non-graded pass or fail once your assessment has been marked.
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Do I need to start the assessment as soon as I register and pay?
Once you complete the registration through ClassMarker, you will be prompted to start the assessment. Once you click 'Start' the assessment will begin and you will see a timer, advising how much time is left.
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What should I do if I experience technical issues during my assessment?
If your computer crashes during an assessment, you can return to the 'Start' link within the assessment platform - your web browser will remember where you were prior to exiting the assessment and will take you to where you left off.
If you experience another type of technical difficulty, you can use the 'contact us' option within the assessment platform to access technical assistance.
When raising an issue, please take note of the specific details you are experiencing. You may wish to including screen shots to support your request for assistance.
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Can I retake the assessment if I don't pass?
You are able to retake the assessment if you are not successful on your first attempt. Please note that the assessment fee is applied to each attempt.
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Are international students eligible to receive credit via the LinkedIn Learning Pathway?
International students who hold or intend to hold an Australian student visa are not eligible to receive credit into UniSA courses via the LinkedIn Learning Pathway. This does not affect the digital badge which will be issued upon successful completion of the assessment.
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