HomeTown Health University Partners with LinkedIn Learning to Expand Healthcare Training Access

The partnership will bring over 30 of HTHU's healthcare training courses to the LinkedIn Learning platform.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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HomeTown Health University (HTHU), a provider of healthcare professional development for over 20 years, has announced a new partnership with LinkedIn Learning to expand access to its training courses. Through this collaboration, more than 30 of HTHU's courses on topics like healthcare worker resiliency, care coordination, HIPAA, and rural healthcare leadership will be available on the LinkedIn Learning platform, reaching a wider audience of healthcare professionals, especially those in rural areas.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to make high-quality, relevant healthcare training more accessible to professionals, particularly those working in rural and underserved areas who may have limited access to educational resources. By leveraging the reach of the LinkedIn Learning platform, HTHU can fulfill its mission of providing effective and efficient education to healthcare workers who need it most.

The details

HTHU has been providing healthcare professional development for over 20 years, with a focus on education and training for rural health professionals and organizations. Through direct partnerships, grant programs, and strategic alliances, HTHU has served over 80,000 online learners, including high school health science students, secondary education institutions, rural health clinics, hospitals, and more. The university offers over 700 courses and 25 certifications, including the first and only AI Practitioner Certification for rural healthcare professionals.

  • HTHU has been providing healthcare professional development for over 20 years.
  • The partnership with LinkedIn Learning was announced on February 24, 2026.

The players

HomeTown Health University (HTHU)

A provider of healthcare professional development, with a focus on education and training for rural health professionals and organizations.

LinkedIn Learning

An online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses, including the new HTHU healthcare training courses.

Jimmy Lewis

The CEO of HomeTown Health, the parent organization of HTHU.

Almeera Jiwa Pratt

The Content Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Innovation & Acquisitions at LinkedIn.

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What they’re saying

“It has long been our mission to get education effectively and efficiently to healthcare professionals who need it the most, especially those in rural areas. We are extremely proud of the HomeTown Health University faculty and team for their contributions to the LinkedIn Learning Community – expanding the reach of our education and training to more healthcare professionals throughout the US and internationally.”

— Jimmy Lewis, CEO of HomeTown Health

“I'm thrilled to share this new catalog, built to support the nursing workforce with role-relevant upskilling and practical learning experiences!”

— Almeera Jiwa Pratt, Content Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Innovation & Acquisitions, LinkedIn

What’s next

The partnership between HTHU and LinkedIn Learning is expected to continue expanding the reach of HTHU's healthcare training courses to more professionals across the United States and internationally.

The takeaway

This collaboration between a specialized healthcare training provider and a leading online learning platform demonstrates the growing importance of accessible, high-quality professional development opportunities, especially for healthcare workers in rural and underserved areas who may have limited access to such resources.