James Daniels
Industry Badging; The Future of Computer-based Training and IBM Z
Daren Surch is the COO of IBM Business Partner Interskill Learning and a highly respected IBM Champion. In this podcast, Darren explains how he first got into mainframes and how Interskill is using digital badging. Darren also covers new developments at Interskill, along with the future landscape of computer-based training. Interskill Learning delivered in excess […]
IBM Connected Credentials: Recognizing Skill Development and Progression
There has been no end to the number of articles written over the past few years about the pros and cons of digital badging as this form of credentialing has grown in popularity. Most of what is reported is largely positive, and that has certainly been IBM’s experience over the nearly six years since developing […]
IBM Connected Credentials: Evolving the IBM Skills Recognition Framework
IBM’s training and education programs are driving outcomes for our learners. New learning paths with roadmaps highlighting skill credential options, updated content, and new digital learning options are fostering meaningful engagement, higher completion rates, and more IBM credentialed skills in the ecosystem. These outcomes are significantly influenced by IBM’s comprehensive digital credentialing framework by extending […]
Learning during Lockdown: An IBM Digital Credential Case Study
On the frontlines of IBM’s training and education programs, we have seen and experienced many milestones influenced directly by our organization’s digital credentialing strategy. Learner engagement has improved by a significant margin, digital course completion rates have increased exponentially, and skills coverage insights are dramatically improved. These outcomes are achieved in large part by the […]
The Critical Need for Mainframe Skills
Who uses mainframes? If you ever used an automated teller machine (ATM) to interact with your bank account, you used a mainframe. If you have traveled by air, you used a mainframe. If you filed a tax return, made a retail purchase or filed an insurance claim, you used a mainframe. Mainframe computers play a […]
Developing the Next Generation of Mainframe Talent
When it comes to acquiring new skills, most everyone will agree that mentoring and coaching from subject matter experts is vital to the knowledge transfer process for those who are in the earlier stages of learning something new. It’s also a safe assumption that most everyone has found themselves on both sides of the mentoring […]
The case for lifelong learning
We often hear the term ‘lifelong learning’ – the “ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated” pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Lifelong learning may sound a bit cliché, but I came across a video recently that truly put into perspective the importance of lifelong learning as a means to remain relevant throughout your career. […]
IBM issues One Millionth badge
IBM’s Digital Badge Program has reached a significant milestone – we’ve issued our ONE MILLIONTH BADGE! More on our one millionth badge earners later in this article. IBM’s award-winning digital badge program was launched two and a half years ago with the simple goal of driving interest and increased engagement in training and development activities […]
iTMS Issuing IBM Open Badges across Greater China Group (GCG) Countries
IBM’s authorized training provider, iTMS, has officially launched a new digital badging initiative, marking a new milestone in the expansion of IBM’s Open Badge Program across the GCG region. iTMS digital badge offerings are currently available for completion of select IBM Power and z Systems training courses. iTMS plans to expand their digital badge program […]