Where to find the add button and what happens next

To add a course on LinkedIn, open the course page, scroll to the top right, and click the bookmark icon or "Save" button. The course then appears in your saved list under your profile. You do not need to enroll or pay — saving just marks it as something you want to watch later.

The bookmark icon looks like an outlined rectangle. Once you click it, the icon fills in solid, showing the course is saved. You can save as many courses as you want. LinkedIn stores them all in one place so you can return to them whenever you are ready.

If you change your mind, click the filled bookmark icon again to remove the course from your saved list. Removing it does not delete any progress if you have already started watching.

Key Takeaways

  • The bookmark icon in the top right of any course page saves that course to your profile without requiring payment or enrollment.
  • Saved courses appear in your "Saved" section, which you can view from your profile or the Learning tab.
  • Saving a course does not start it — you begin watching only when you click into the course and select a lesson.
  • You can save unlimited courses and remove them at any time by clicking the bookmark icon again.

Finding your saved courses later

Your saved courses live in two places. The first is your profile: click your profile photo in the top right, select "Profile," scroll down to the "Recommended for you" section, and look for a "Saved" tab. The second is the Learning tab at the top of LinkedIn — click it, then select "Saved" from the left menu.

Both routes show the same list. The Learning tab is usually faster if you are already on LinkedIn. Your saved courses stay there until you remove them, even if you do not watch them for months.

Starting a course you have saved

Click the course title from your saved list. The course page opens. Click "Start course" or the first lesson to begin watching. LinkedIn tracks your progress — if you stop halfway through a lesson and come back later, it picks up where you left off.

You do not need to complete a course in one sitting. You can watch one lesson today, another next week, and finish whenever you want. LinkedIn keeps your spot marked.

The difference between saving and enrolling

Saving a course (using the bookmark) costs nothing and puts it on your list. Enrolling in a course (by clicking "Start course") also costs nothing on LinkedIn Learning, but it signals to LinkedIn that you are actively taking it. Both actions are free.

Some courses on LinkedIn are free; others require a LinkedIn Learning subscription. When you click a paid course, LinkedIn tells you upfront whether it is included in your plan or costs extra. You can save a paid course without subscribing, but you cannot watch it until you pay or your subscription begins.

Organizing your saved courses

LinkedIn does not let you sort saved courses into folders or categories. Your entire saved list appears in one view. If you save many courses, you can search for them by typing the course name in the search bar on the Learning tab.

Some people keep a note outside LinkedIn listing which courses they want to watch first. This helps when your saved list grows long and you need to remember your priorities.

What happens to your saved courses if you cancel a subscription

If you have a LinkedIn Learning subscription and save courses, those courses stay in your saved list even after your subscription ends. You can still see them and read their descriptions. You cannot watch the videos unless you renew your subscription or the course is free.

Canceling a subscription does not delete your saved courses. They remain there, waiting, if you decide to subscribe again later.

Sharing your saved courses with others

LinkedIn does not have a built-in feature to share your entire saved list with another person. However, you can share individual courses by clicking the share icon on the course page and sending the link via email, message, or social media. The person you send it to can then save it themselves.

If you want to recommend multiple courses to a colleague, you can send them one link at a time or tell them the course titles so they can search for them on LinkedIn Learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to save a course?

No. Saving a course using the bookmark icon is always free. You only pay if the course requires a LinkedIn Learning subscription and you want to watch it.

Can I save a course and watch it later without starting it right away?

Yes. Saving a course does not start it. You can save as many courses as you want and begin watching whenever you choose. Your saved list is a holding area for courses you plan to take.

What if I save a course by mistake?

Click the filled bookmark icon on the course page to remove it from your saved list. The course disappears from your saved section when ready. You can always save it again later if you change your mind.

Can I see how many courses I have saved?

LinkedIn does not display a total count of your saved courses. You can view them all by going to the Learning tab and clicking "Saved," but you have to scroll through the list to see how many there are.

Do my saved courses show up on my LinkedIn profile for other people to see?

No. Your saved courses are private. Other people cannot see your saved list. Only you can view it from your own profile or the Learning tab.