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Master LinkedIn fundamentals for business success. Learn from experts to improve your networking skills, while boosting engagement and professional visibility effectively and intelligently.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring LinkedIn and how it helps you build your business presence and generate leads.
  • How to create and optimize a business profile, enabling you to connect with potential clients.
  • Understanding how to use LinkedIn for content creation, empowering you to enhance engagement.
  • How to improve SEO techniques, helping you to bring in clients more effectively and easily.
  • Exploring best techniques for engaging on LinkedIn, improving engagement with potential clients.
  • How to create successful business partnerships, improving leads and brand recognition.
  • Understanding how to use LinkedIn to improve your personal and business standing.
  • LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business

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    August 2025
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    September 2025
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    Lincolnshire Police
    August 2025
  • Absolutely top quality training and facilities.

    National Museum of Wales
    August 2025
  • Using LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing

    Very enjoyable, well-paced tuition, tailored and relevant to my workplace demands.

    RAF
    August 2025
  • Social Media Marketing Introduction

    Amazing, thank you for the slides! The course was great, it gave me a deeper understanding of how best to work with each social media channel and how that knowledge can help to elevate our company.

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    August 2025
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    August 2025
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    August 2025
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    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    August 2025
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    pointblank Music School
    August 2025
  • Very welcoming and knowledgeable. Good experience overall.

    Photoclean
    September 2025
  • Staff were helpful and the course was relevant to my needs. A great course!

    VCCP
    August 2025
  • Concepts were explained clearly - very much so. What a great instructor!

    Jason Mather
    August 2025
  • Enjoyed a Zoom-led 2-day introduction to Premier Pro. The pace worked well for me - we could ask questions at any point. I feel I got a lot out of it - I just need to keep practising! Thanks.

    Mod
    September 2025
  • LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business

    I have been very impressed with the trainer and I thought the course was very good.

    Leaders Roman Group
    August 2025
  • Social Media Marketing Introduction

    Following on from my recent course, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it.

    Balloon Dog TV
    September 2025
  • Using LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing

    The trainer had great experience and was very patient.

    Kieran M
    September 2025
  • TikTok for Business Introduction

    I found the training extremely useful! Our trainer was brilliant. She gave me lots of advice and tips that I will act upon to improve what we're doing. We're currently looking at other courses to do!

    Lincolnshire Police
    August 2025
  • Absolutely top quality training and facilities.

    National Museum of Wales
    August 2025
  • Using LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing

    Very enjoyable, well-paced tuition, tailored and relevant to my workplace demands.

    RAF
    August 2025
  • Social Media Marketing Introduction

    Amazing, thank you for the slides! The course was great, it gave me a deeper understanding of how best to work with each social media channel and how that knowledge can help to elevate our company.

    MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY
    August 2025
  • Social Media Content Marketing Introduction

    The course was an excellent experience and will further my career opportunities.

    Adjective Graphic Design
    August 2025
  • Social Media Content Marketing Introduction

    Lovely accommodation and atmosphere. The training was well structured and clear.

    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    August 2025
  • Lovely accommodation and atmosphere. The training was well structured and clear.

    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    August 2025
  • Just emailing to say thanks from all of us at pointblank for the training. It's very much appreciated. Also thank you for your assistance in arranging everything.

    pointblank Music School
    August 2025
  • Very welcoming and knowledgeable. Good experience overall.

    Photoclean
    September 2025
  • Staff were helpful and the course was relevant to my needs. A great course!

    VCCP
    August 2025
  • Concepts were explained clearly - very much so. What a great instructor!

    Jason Mather
    August 2025
  • Enjoyed a Zoom-led 2-day introduction to Premier Pro. The pace worked well for me - we could ask questions at any point. I feel I got a lot out of it - I just need to keep practising! Thanks.

    Mod
    September 2025

This LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course includes

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  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
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We offer LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Google Reviews

I have been very impressed with the trainer and I thought the course was very good.

Leaders Roman Group
August 2025

Course Outline for LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business

Introduction to LinkedIn as a business tool

  • LinkedIn as part of the business and networking environment
  • Introducing key ideas including connection levels
  • Key settings to help customise and use the site effectively
  • Benefits of LinkedIn Premium accounts

Building an effective personal profile

  • Develop your Personal profile to best attract your target audience
  • Ensure your Personal profile is marketing you 24/7
  • Make sure your Introduction Card presents you in the way you want people to remember
  • 8 key areas that you need to get right on your Personal Profile
  • Create your About section to deliver your key messages effectively
  • What to include in your Featured area to best use your content
  • Use imagery and graphics to enhance your visibility and credibility

Identifying contacts, opportunities and developing your network

  • Connect to your contacts and make your real world network visible to you
  • Use LinkedIn's advanced search to target new contacts by key criteria
  • Find target companies and individuals to follow and approach
  • Identify key stakeholders easily and quickly
  • Tap into your connections to create referral opportunities
  • Successful ways to connect (and some to avoid)

Inbound marketing opportunities and raising your profile

  • Market and maintain visibility with your LinkedIn connections
  • Create business awareness and sales interest using Posts
  • Building a Content marketing plan for LinkedIn
  • Understanding the benefits of the posting options available including video, document, polls and more
  • Using voice and video options in our engagement channels
  • Tap into the direct marketing opportunities
  • Understanding what's available, from Events and Newsletters to LinkedIn Live

Using Company tools to best effect

  • Expanding, promoting and using the Company Page
  • Exploring the new range of features on the Company Page
  • Company Page Showcase options examined
  • Using the Company posting to best effect
  • Introduction to paid Advertising options on LinkedIn

Integration and best practice

  • Coordinate your activity and that of your colleagues
  • Best practice from a personal, team and company perspective
  • Key points to remember
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FAQs about the LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course

Is this LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to LinkedIn or have been using LinkedIn for business for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in LinkedIn for business. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course?

Our LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course is extremely interactive. You will be learning how to use LinkedIn for business throughout the day, improving your profile and working through examples under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course?

For private classes in LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course?

We offer ongoing support to our LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our LinkedIn Fundamentals for Business course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

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  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
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