FEU, LinkedIn seal partnership to strengthen online learning

(seated from left) Carlos Valencia, FEU vice president for Human Resources; Juan Miguel Montinola, FEU president; Lisa Skowron Mota, Senior Director, LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Asia) at LinkedIn (APAC); and Bhavana Chauhan, LinkedIn Philippines Country Manager

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Group of Schools and LinkedIn have formally entered into a partnership to integrate LinkedIn Learning into the university’s academic and professional development programs.

The partnership, the first large-scale collaboration between LinkedIn and a Philippine university, will provide students, faculty, and staff access to LinkedIn Learning’s vast library of expert-led courses, covering business, technology, and creative skills. The initiative is part of FEU’s continuing effort to prepare its community for the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce.

Under the collaboration, select General Education (GE) courses at FEU have already incorporated LinkedIn Learning modules. Among these are Language Enhancement and Proficiency, Purposive Communication, Philippine Popular Culture, and Science, Technology, and Society. Students who complete recommended course modules may also qualify for LinkedIn Learning certification.

Faculty members and staff likewise benefit from the platform, with access to personalized learning paths that complement curricula and support professional growth.

FEU President Juan Miguel Montinola welcomed the collaboration as a strategic step in enhancing the university’s academic and workforce readiness.

FEU president Montinola and LinkedIn Senior Director Mota shake hands to seal the partnership.

“At FEU, we believe that learning is holistic, pace driven onsite and on demand offsite. LinkedIn Learning complements both with curriculum appropriate and complementary material to prepare our students, faculty, and staff for the future of work. Our partnership with LinkedIn ensures that the Tamaraw community has access to relevant and current content to strengthen skills, broaden perspectives, be comfortable outside comfort zones and empower to pursue meaningful careers and hopefully lives in an increasingly competitive global environment,” Montinola said.

“Skills are changing faster than ever, especially with the impact of AI, and it’s never been more important for professionals to keep pace. LinkedIn’s Economic Graph estimates that job skills in the Philippines will change by 67% by 2030, compared to 70% globally. Having a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning will be key — not just for young people starting their careers, but also for educators who are shaping the next generation in an industry that itself is transforming. That’s why this partnership with FEU matters: by upskilling the Tamaraw community in emerging areas such as AI literacy, data analysis, and digital marketing — alongside building students’ professional brand and career readiness — we are helping to set them up for long-term success,” said Lisa Skowron Mota, Senior Director, LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Asia) at LinkedIn (APAC).

The partnership signing took place on September 9, 2025, at the FEU Manila Multipurpose Hall, with representatives from both FEU and LinkedIn in attendance.