Learning Resources for WGU Alumni (2024)

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WGU ALUMNI: CAREER SUPPORT Resources by School LinkedIn Learning WGU Alumni Library Pluralsight Percipio MindEdge Learning Teaching Channel Hey Teach! Sigma Institute for Advancing Health Value Nurses on Boards Coalition Handshake WGU Advance Equity Speaker Series The National Society of Leadership and Success Resources for Business Professionals LinkedIn Learning WGU Alumni Library Pluralsight Percipio MindEdge Learning Handshake Resources for Healthcare Professionals LinkedIn Learning WGU Alumni Library Institute for Advancing Health Value Nurses on Boards Coalition Sigma Resources for IT Professionals LinkedIn Learning WGU Alumni Library Pluralsight Percipio Alumni Cybersecurity Club WGU IT Audio Series Resources for Educators LinkedIn Learning WGU Alumni Library Teaching Channel Hey Teach! SimpleK12 School of Education Learning Community Returning Grads Enjoy VIP Benefits You've learned how easy it is to fit a WGU degree program into your life, so keep going! As a returning student, you'll receive a number of perks. If you're ready, we'd love to welcome you back to WGU to pursue a master's degree.Click here to learn more about returning to WGU. Elite Applicant Status Your application for admission is much shorter than the standard application, and it will automatically be moved to the front of the line for consideration. Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities Returning grads are eligible to apply for the exclusiveAlumni Master's Degree Scholarship, valued at up to $2,500. New Student Scholarship Eligibility Returning WGU graduates are also eligible to apply for the scholarship opportunities available to new students. Explore Master's Degree Programs at WGU FAQs

WGU ALUMNI: CAREER SUPPORT

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Resources by School

School of Business

School of Education

Leavitt School of Health

School of Technology

Free Resources for All Alumni

LinkedIn Learning

An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.

WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

Pluralsight

A technology skills platform that includes expert-authored online courses on software dev, IT ops, data science, and more. Prepare for industry certifications and other career-advancing opportunities.

Percipio

Access a range of training resources (books, courses, and videos on business, IT, well-being, certifications, production and collaboration, and digital skills) whenever and wherever you have the need.

MindEdge Learning

Use the discount codewgualumniat check-out to get access to these MindEdge courses for free. Course topics include: Management, Leadership, HR, Finance, Communication, and more. SHRM credits are available.

Teaching Channel

Watch 1,400+ classroom videos on topics like differentiation, class culture, and new teachers. Teaching Channel has partnered with top educators around the country to film real classrooms in every subject and grade level. Every video has been vetted by education professionals to ensure they'll help you follow best practices.

Hey Teach!

Hey Teach aims to provide resources, stories, inspiration, and laughs to everyone who has taken on—or is thinking about taking on—the challenging, rewarding, and vital work of educating America's kids.

Sigma

Sigma, the international honor society of nursing, develops leaders in the profession through recognition, education, and global opportunities and provides free online education, webinars, and additional resources for all nurses.

Institute for Advancing Health Value

Access intelligence services for competencies that providers need to succeed in value-based care delivery efforts and policies along with information on market activities, including case study briefs, weekly news digests, intelligence briefs, webinars, and member meetings.

Nurses on Boards Coalition

The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) represents national nursing and other organizations working to build healthier communities in America by increasing nurses’ presence on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions.

Handshake

WGU’s Career & Professional Development team operates Handshake—a modern career development platform used nationally by top universities and employers.

WGU Advance Equity Speaker Series

WGU’s Advance Equity Speaker Seriesis an online monthly program featuring guests who share their insights and perspectives on various topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Speaker Series

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Some of the benefits for members include: access to a five-step, skill-building leadership program; scholarship opportunities; a personalized letter of recommendation; and an online job bank. If this interests you and you’d like to continue your education with NSLS, join the WGU Alumni chapter today!

There is a $95 registration fee.

Please note learning resources offered to alumni are reviewed and WGU may change or discontinue any learning resource option at any time. These decisions are at the discretion of WGU and our partners.The opinions, instruction, and claims found within these learning resources may not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of WGU or WGU Alumni Relations.

Resources for Business Professionals

Free Resources for WGU Business Alumni

You chose WGU for your business degree, and now you can take advantage of our continuing education opportunities for business professionals.

LinkedIn Learning

An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.

WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

Pluralsight

A technology skills platform that includes expert-authored online courses on software dev, IT ops, data science, and more. Prepare for industry certifications and other career-advancing opportunities.

Percipio

Access a range of training resources (books, courses, and videos on business, IT, well-being, certifications, production and collaboration, and digital skills) whenever and wherever you have the need.

MindEdge Learning

Use the discount codewgualumniat check-out to get access to these MindEdge courses for free. Course topics include: Management, Leadership, HR, Finance, Communication, and more. SHRM credits are available.

Handshake

WGU’s Career & Professional Development team operates Handshake—a modern career development platform used nationally by top universities and employers.

Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Free Resources for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

You chose WGU for your nursing or healthcare degree, and now you can take advantage of our continuing education opportunities.

LinkedIn Learning

An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.

WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

Institute for Advancing Health Value

Access intelligence services for competencies that providers need to succeed in value-based care delivery efforts and policies along with information on market activities, including case study briefs, weekly news digests, intelligence briefs, webinars, and member meetings.

Nurses on Boards Coalition

The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) represents national nursing and other organizations working to build healthier communities in America by increasing nurses’ presence on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions.

Sigma

Sigma, the international honor society of nursing, develops leaders in the profession through recognition, education, and global opportunities and provides free online education, webinars, and additional resources for all nurses.

Resources for IT Professionals

Free Resources for IT Professionals

You chose WGU for your IT degree, and now you can take advantage of our continuing education opportunities for IT professionals.

LinkedIn Learning

An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.

WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

Pluralsight

A technology skills platform that includes expert-authored online courses on software dev, IT ops, data science, and more. Prepare for industry certifications and other career-advancing opportunities.

Percipio

Access a range of training resources (books, courses, and videos on business, IT, well-being, certifications, production and collaboration, and digital skills) whenever and wherever you have the need.

Alumni Cybersecurity Club

Advance your cybersecurity career by discussing and practicing hands-on cybersecurity concepts including, but not limited to, network security, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cryptography.

Alumni Cybersecurity Club

WGU IT Audio Series

WGU's School of Technology has developed a series of audio sessions filled with tips and tech advicethat will help you stay up to date on the latest IT industry trends.

WGU IT Audio Series

Resources for Educators

Free Resources for Teachers and Educators

You chose WGU for your education degree, and now you can take advantage of our continuing education opportunities for educators.

LinkedIn Learning

An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.

WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

Teaching Channel

Watch 1,400+ classroom videos on topics like differentiation, class culture, and new teachers. Teaching Channel has partnered with top educators around the country to film real classrooms in every subject and grade level. Every video has been vetted by education professionals to ensure they'll help you follow best practices.

Hey Teach!

Hey Teach aims to provide resources, stories, inspiration, and laughs to everyone who has taken on—or is thinking about taking on—the challenging, rewarding, and vital work of educating America's kids.

SimpleK12

SimpleK12 is a leader in current and relevant online professional development for K-12 educators, delivered through live and on-demand trainings to increase teacher knowledge and skills to impact student achievement, with the goal that every student has the best educational opportunities possible.

School of Education Learning Community

This site is home to a Learning Community being built to share knowledge and showcase next gen teaching and leading. It brings in a wide array of voices and expertise to grow our expanding community of practice and help us continuously learn together. The stories and content that are being shared will catalyze conversations, practice, and policy on next generation teaching and leading. WGU Alumni can benefit from a vast and growing array of free resources to use in your personal and professional lives across social emotional learning, character education, tips for teachers and much more. Let’s learn together!

Learning Community

Returning Grads Enjoy VIP Benefits

You've learned how easy it is to fit a WGU degree program into your life, so keep going! As a returning student, you'll receive a number of perks. If you're ready, we'd love to welcome you back to WGU to pursue a master's degree.Click here to learn more about returning to WGU.

Elite Applicant Status

Your application for admission is much shorter than the standard application, and it will automatically be moved to the front of the line for consideration.

Learn More About Returning to WGU

Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities

Returning grads are eligible to apply for the exclusiveAlumni Master's Degree Scholarship, valued at up to $2,500.

Learn About the Alumni Scholarship

New Student Scholarship Eligibility

Returning WGU graduates are also eligible to apply for the scholarship opportunities available to new students.

View All Scholarship Opportunities

Why Continue at WGU?

Maintain Momentum

You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree. You know how a WGU degree fits into your life, so why not keep going? Continue on and earn your master’s at WGU in as few as 12 to 18 months.

Progress Your Career

On average, advanced degree holders make$17,000 morethan those with just a bachelor’s. For a small investment, you can earn your master’s degree at WGU and see big returns.

Exclusive Access

As a continuing student, you can enroll more quickly and apply for an alumni-only scholarship. Visit your student portal to complete the enrollment process quickly.

Explore Master's Degree Programs at WGU

We offer degree programs in four in-demand fields. See what else is available.

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Learning Resources for WGU Alumni (2024)

FAQs

Does WGU accept LinkedIn learning? ›

LinkedIn Learning: WGU offers students and alumni free access to LinkedIn Learning. Learn a new skill online, on your time.

Do you keep your WGU email after graduation? ›

The email account that was provided to you as a WGU student is yours to keep and does not expire.

How many hours a week should you dedicate to your school work at WGU? ›

Plan to devote at least 20 hours per week to your studies. And be consistent; the most successful students are regularly and consistently engaged in their coursework.

How many alumni does WGU have? ›

A Global Network of 380,506 Graduates

WGU's alumni network is made up of accomplished professionals in all 50 states—and around the world.

Can my employer see my LinkedIn Learning courses? ›

Your organization can see your learning history (such as courses viewed or completed). This only applies to courses you started on your other accounts and continue to watch on your organization-provided account.

How valid are LinkedIn Learning certificates? ›

Are Learning Certificates of Completion accredited or certified? LinkedIn Learning is not accredited. LinkedIn Learning Certificates of Completion are not the same as a degree program or a software certification program. Additionally, Learning Certificates are not endorsed or recognized by third parties.

Are degrees from WGU respected? ›

Institutional accreditation means that WGU's competency-based programs meet the same educational standards for performance, integrity, and quality as those found at more traditional universities, from large state schools to Ivy League universities.

What is the average time to graduate from WGU? ›

The average time to complete a bachelor's degree with WGU is 2.5 years*, proving that WGU students are motivated and use the opportunity to control their speed to graduation.

What is the graduation rate for WGU? ›

The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 42:1. Tuition and fees for students are $7,162.

What is the average age at WGU? ›

132,000: As of 2022, there are 132,000 students enrolled in WGU across the country. 800,000: On average, a student who enrolls at WGU at the average age of 37 and earns a bachelor's degree will receive an additional 800,000 dollars before retirement.

How fast can you finish a teaching degree at WGU? ›

Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state. Time: 68% of students finish this degree within 36 months. Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.

How fast can you finish WGU Academy? ›

It will depend on how much time you're able to dedicate to your coursework. It's very possible to finish your required WGU courses in as little as two to three months. We encourage you to complete your single course or course bundle in the shortest time possible.

What color are the cap and gown at WGU? ›

All graduating students wear approved academic attire that includes a cap, gown, and tassel. The official regalia color is navy. We encourage all graduates to wear comfortable, yet professional, dress attire under their gown rather than casual clothing.

Are there any schools like WGU? ›

One good option is Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), known for its flexibility and variety of online degree programs. Capella University is another school that offers self-paced learning they term 'FlexPath. ' Both of these institutions are accredited and provide a wide range of degree options.

Do employers take LinkedIn Learning seriously? ›

Many HR managers and recruiters do consider LinkedIn Learning when reviewing candidates' CVs. This is because most people don't know what else to look for besides experience and qualifications. So if you've taken advantage of LinkedIn Learning before getting hired, chances are good that HR would see value in it too.

Do LinkedIn Learning courses count for CPE? ›

LinkedIn Learning is a registered sponsor of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), and aims to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPEs) to learners. These CPEs are internationally recognized agreements.

Which is better, LinkedIn Learning or Coursera? ›

After comparing both platforms, it is clear that both have different expertise. Coursera offers its learners to learn more in-depth than LinkedIn Learning. The courses available on Coursera are vetted properly. Furthermore, Coursera's certifications hold a higher value than those of LinkedIn Learning.

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