LinkedIn Course Search Export

The LinkedIn Course Search Export automation allows you to gather information about courses on LinkedIn related to specific topics or keywords. This automation is ideal for marketers, recruiters, and growth hackers who want to monitor trending skills, analyze course popularity, or gather educational insights. This guide walks you through setting up the automation, with data export options to Google Sheets or CSV for easy analysis.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store, and use the search bar to find LinkedIn Course Search Export. This will bring up the tool, making it easy to get started.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Automation Store screen with "LinkedIn Course Search Export" entered in the search bar.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To access LinkedIn data, you need to connect your LinkedIn account with TexAu. Click on Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two connection methods:

• Magic Link: A secure link is sent to your email for a fast login without manually entering cookies.
• Add Account: This option uses TexAu’s built-in browser extension for direct connection, simplifying the process.

Tip: Magic Link provides a quick, secure login experience without requiring cookie management.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the LinkedIn connection options, highlighting both Magic Link and Add Account methods.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

With your LinkedIn account connected, specify the input source to define the search criteria for LinkedIn courses. You can enter a single keyword or LinkedIn Course URL, or opt for a bulk input with Google Sheets or CSV.

1. Single Keyword or Course URL: If you want to search for a single course or topic, enter a LinkedIn Course Search URL or keyword. For example, if you’re tracking courses related to "Data Science," enter the LinkedIn Course URL or keyword associated with this subject.

2. Google Sheet or CSV for Multiple Courses: For monitoring multiple courses or topics, use a Google Sheet or CSV file. List each course URL or keyword in a separate row. Paste the Google Sheet URL or upload the CSV file to TexAu, allowing the tool to perform bulk searches in one automation run.

3. LinkedIn Filters: Customize your LinkedIn Course Search URL with filters to refine your results. Available filters may include:

   • Course Language: Limit results to courses offered in specific languages.
   • Skill Level: Filter for beginner, intermediate, or advanced courses.
   • Course Provider: Focus on courses from specific educational institutions or organizations.

   By applying filters, you can target specific types of courses that align closely with your needs.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the input source options, with LinkedIn Course Search URL, Google Sheet, and CSV options highlighted.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

TexAu’s scheduling feature allows you to run the automation at specific times or intervals. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation automatically:

• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 2 hours or every day)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., Mondays and Fridays)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., January 1)

Setting a recurring schedule is particularly useful if you want to stay updated on new or trending LinkedIn courses in your industry over time.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the scheduling interface with start time and recurrence frequency options visible.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To avoid LinkedIn’s security measures, set an Iteration Delay to control the interval between data extractions. Configure both Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay values to create variability between requests, helping to simulate natural usage. Adjust the delay in seconds, minutes, hours, or days, depending on your needs.

Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Iteration Delay settings, showing the fields for Minimum Delay, Maximum Delay, and time units.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

In Output Mode, select how you want the extracted data to be stored and exported. You can choose between Google Sheets and CSV file formats, allowing flexibility in how you view and analyze the data.

1. Export Options: Choose Google Sheets or CSV file for data export. If you choose Google Sheets, connect your Google account to enable direct export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append (Default): Adds new data to the end of previous data entries, which is helpful for tracking changes across multiple runs.
   • Split: Each run generates a separate file, useful if you want distinct datasets for each automation run.
   • Overwrite: Replaces old data with new results, ideal for keeping only the most current course information.
3. Duplicate Management: Use the Deduplicate option to remove any duplicate entries, ensuring your data remains organized and easy to analyze.

Tip: Exporting to Google Sheets makes it easy to collaborate and share course data with your team in real-time.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the output mode options screen with Google Sheets, CSV, and Deduplicate options highlighted.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once all configurations are set, click Run to start the automation. Choose between Cloud and Desktop for running the automation:

• Cloud: Run the automation on TexAu’s servers, which is ideal if you don’t need to use your local IP address.
• Desktop: Select this option if you prefer to run it on your own device, which may help simulate local activity for tasks that need to run from your IP.

Tip: Running automations on Desktop mode saves cloud runtime costs and gives you greater control over task execution.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Run button with Cloud and Desktop options visible.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access your extracted course data. Locate your LinkedIn Course Search Export automation and click See Data to view or download your results.

Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Data Store screen, highlighting the “See Data” button.

The LinkedIn Course Search Export automation streamlines the process of finding LinkedIn courses based on specific keywords and filters. With options for scheduling, flexible input sources, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool enables marketers, recruiters, and growth teams to easily track course trends, analyze skill demands, and stay informed about industry-relevant educational content on LinkedIn.