Strategy & GTM Leader, IBM Center for Cloud Training

By Natalie Brooks Powell on 29 November 2022

Five Golden Rings!

It is time to celebrate 2022 and prepare for new opportunities in the New Year. This month, the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) features five golden opportunities.  ICCT has the programs, people, and support tools to help you grow your cloud career. Whether getting certified or building your tech skills, ICCT can help you […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 2 November 2022

Season of change – join me on the journey

Right outside my window I see the leaves starting to change. This fall there are also changes at the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT). Take a look: No prerequisites for specialties. New: badges! Earn ICCT badges as you work through cloud training curricula. Missed a Study Jam? Check out our video archive of September’s […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 8 September 2022

Accelerate your career – the next leap with IBM Cloud certification!

Did you know that around 70% of all working-age people are actively looking for a job change? Maybe you’re one of the many individuals who will have up to 12 jobs in their lives, starting in a new role or transitioning into a new career. Maybe you’re looking to improve your skills right now. With […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 1 September 2022

New! Another chance at certification at the IBM Center for Cloud Training

Get an extra chance to pass your Cloud certification exam — for free – with a new program from the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) and Pearson VUE. It’s called “Second Chance,” The Second Chance promotion is exactly what it sounds like – an opportunity to retake your ICCT Cloud certification exam for free […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 25 August 2022

Announcing new IBM Cloud training tools and events

Are you ready for the new school year? The start of a new school year is always an exciting time. Setting goals. Improving routines. Preparing to study hard. Meeting new friends. Trying new activities. Smiling for the school photo. And before you know it, you are taking those first exams. Make September your opportunity for […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 27 July 2022

What will you discover during your next adventure?

Are you enjoying the long summer days? I appreciate getting outdoors and exploring new trails that lead to a spectacular vista or waterfall. Enjoying the journey to that destination, I might choose to take a familiar path or explore a new one. It’s always an adventure! Before stepping onto any trail, however, I have a […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 24 June 2022

Your essential summer playlist

Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to connect with family, friends, and neighbors. And it’s the perfect time to get outside, read, and explore. That means dinners, concerts, art fairs, food festivals, and farmers markets. While you fill these long days with activities, check out some new tools and resources from the IBM Center […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 31 May 2022

Reinforce your cloud knowledge with Study Jams

It’s hard to balance life and work, harder still when you’re studying for a certification exam. To help, IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) has created intensive Study Jam sessions – two hours a day for two days – to help you prepare for certification exams. Study Jams are one of the most innovative and […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 17 May 2022

Never stop learning

It’s graduation season. Time to celebrate achievements. Time to thank everyone that has made the day possible. And time to consider what comes next. For me, the most enduring plan is to be a lifelong learner. Be curious. Seek to understand. Listen. Because it’s important to grow both personally and professionally. Learn the way you […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 11 April 2022

Let’s Create your Future at the IBM Center for Cloud Training

  Let’s create something that changes everything. And we did. This week, the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) introduced two new cloud training initiatives to advance your career. Free role-based Cloud training Beginning April 12, all of our role-based cloud training courses are available at no charge. Discover role-based training for Cloud Architects, Cloud […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 25 March 2022

Announcing the new IBM Cloud Advanced Architect certification

Cloud architects with three or more years of experience have a new opportunity to gain the enhanced skills and knowledge required to advance their careers—with the new IBM Cloud Advanced Architect curriculum and certification. This new program offered by the IBM Center for Cloud Training builds on the existing IBM Cloud Professional Architect certification with […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 25 March 2022

Architecting your future success

Now is the time to take your cloud skills to the next level. In an industry with market demand projected to hit one trillion USD within the next five years (per ReportLinker, October 2021), the need for cloud professionals is high. So, as more are trained and certified in cloud, the better are the opportunities […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 21 February 2022

What does Cloud learning look like to you? At IBM, we’ve got you covered.

What’s your learning style? Studies show that some learners prefer an in-depth, solo learning experience, taking one course at a time. Meanwhile, others thrive on social interaction such as intense, short-term study sessions with like-minded learners. Still, others look for a hybrid training solution – a mix of instructor-led training blended with digital self-study. All […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 26 January 2022

This Month at the IBM Center for Cloud Training

February is filled with numerous opportunities to take your cloud skills to the next level. Certifications. Courses. Study Jams. Community connections. Conversations with subject matter experts. The IBM Center for Cloud Training is ready to help you move your career forward. Let’s look at the latest trends and ICCT news! Trends Technology, talent, and trust […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 26 January 2022

Announcing a new certification: IBM Cloud Security Engineer Specialty

Security is indispensable for effective cloud computing. Now, with a new certification from the award-winning IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT), you can qualify to handle this critical responsibility for your organization. The new IBM Cloud Security Engineer Specialty Certification program provides an interactive curriculum that trains professionals to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, respond to […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 2 December 2021

Thrive in the Cloud and Go Beyond What Everyone Else is Doing

For a rapidly growing number of companies and computing professionals, the cloud is the place to be. And IBM can help you get there. The award-winning IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) provides hands-on lab learning experiences as well as industry-recognized, role-based professional certifications to deliver the essential skills you need to thrive in the […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 6 September 2021

IBM Cloud Advocate and IBM Cloud Technical Advocate

New certifications and free training for first time cloud users Ready to change your career trajectory? Consider earning cloud credentials. The award-winning IBM Center for Cloud Training offers free training that leads to two IBM Cloud certifications: IBM Cloud Advocate and IBM Cloud Technical Advocate. IBM Cloud is the cloud without compromise, with advanced capabilities […]

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