A New Year’s resolution you can keep

Build your understanding of artificial intelligence  

Artificial intelligence is here and it’s making its way into our everyday lives from our social media platforms to online shopping to healthcare. In 2026, don’t get left behind. Learn about the foundations of AI, real-world uses, using AI for efficiency in your life, and tips on how to use AI ethically and confidently. Hundreds of thousands of learners have already dipped their toes into AI waters with LinkedIn Learning’s vast number of courses about artificial intelligence. In as little as 2 hours, you can develop a comprehensive understanding of AI fundamentals and what this ever-changing technology can mean for you. 

Hone your “people skills” 

When we think about leveling up our careers with new skills, we often forget about the importance of training our “people skills.” Soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and collaboration may just be the key to your next promotion, job offer, or opportunity. LinkedIn Learning has countless resources and training video to help you take the next step in your career. For those getting started, we cannot recommend LinkedIn Learning’s Career Development resources enough to help you hone your interview skills, networking, and resume writing.

Bonus, the benefits of strong people skills don’t start and end in the workplace. Better communication can make it easy to make friends, develop personal accountability, and instill confidence in yourself. Check out LinkedIn Learning’s collection of personal development courses to unlock your full potential in 2026. 

Take a creative approach 

When it comes to learning new skills, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your right-side brain too. Whether you’re looking to try a new hobby or discover a creative career, LinkedIn Learning has the resources your need to help you enter the creative space. Perhaps this is the year you want to finally launch the podcast you’ve been thinking about. Or you vow to break into the local music scene with a new and original song. LinkedIn Learning has countless opportunities to help you hone your creativity with online courses for podcast producing, songwriting, photography, motion graphics, scriptwriting, and more. 

Now that you know what LinkedIn Learning is capable of, did we mention that you can access all these incredible courses for free with your library card? This is just one of the many resource SCPL offers to help you reach your goals in 2026.