Events & Conferences

By Natalie Brooks Powell on 30 April 2024

Climbing the Cloud: From One to Fourteen Certifications

Why do you certify? This is one of my favorite questions when I meet learners. The answers vary. It’s personal – for the challenge, for your career. It’s professional – for your client, for your company, for your next project. It’s planned – for the first one. Once again, I am reminded that it can […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 10 April 2024

Skills first – put your plan into action

Chances are that you—along with many other professionals—will see your required core skills change in the next few years. That’s because technology is evolving faster than employers can update their training programs, notes the World Economic Forum. As a result, skills in cognitive and analytical thinking, along with curiosity and lifelong learning, will be necessary […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 4 December 2023

Invest in yourself with IBM Cloud Training

As we transition to 2024, it’s a great time to reflect and reinvest your energy into the things that are most important to you. One of the paths to success is investing in yourself, and, more specifically, in continuing your education. Cloud-certified professionals are paving the way forward, and those with hybrid cloud skills are […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 17 October 2023

Meeting you where you are (and where you want to be!): IBM Center for Cloud Training

Dynamic workplaces. Digital disruption. How do you stay competitive amid all the chaos? How do you consistently excel in your role today? How will you thrive in the future? Whether you’re gaining new skills or earning credentials, training is always a good investment in your future. At the IBM Center for Cloud Training, our promise […]

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By Sally Cripe on 13 October 2023

IBM wins a Brandon Hall Group Gold award

IBM won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Corporate Outreach to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Communities category, with its entry titled, “IBM 20+ HBCU Cybersecurity Leadership Centers Initiative” on August 17, 2023. You can view the complete list of winners here https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.   The 2023 Brandon Hall Group […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 27 September 2023

Gain new cloud certifications and level up your technical skills

With IBM Cloud, opportunities to advance your career in the cloud never end. Demonstrate that you have the necessary skills to support the rapidly expanding field of cloud computing – and tell the world you’re ready to help reshape how organizations and individuals do business with IBM Cloud credentials. A daily plan and top-rated study […]

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By Beth McCawley on 21 August 2023

The Buzz: A discussion in anticipation of TechXchange 2023

IBM Learning is headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, for next month’s inaugural IBM TechXchange technical conference. Joining them will be their mascot-slash-muse, Buzz T. Bee. Buzz answered some questions from the newsletter team. Q: Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to chat with us, Buzz. Why did you agree to an interview? A: […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 21 August 2023

Join the journey, earn your IBM Cloud Technical Advocate certification this September for free

Did you know? 92% of professionals were more confident in their abilities after earning certifications 81% had more confidence to explore new job opportunities 37% received salary increases Source: 2023 Value of IT Certification | Candidate Report What are your waiting for? Why not earn an IBM Cloud certification this September?   Step up to […]

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By Beth McCawley on 18 July 2023

IBM Learning at TechXchange 2023 conference

IBM TechXchange 2023 is the premier IBM technical learning event in North America, designed with technologists for technologists who use IBM products and solutions. It will be from 11 through 14 September 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This is an unprecedented opportunity for developers, data scientists, IT architects and more. The event offers more than […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 17 July 2023

IBM Center for Cloud Training: Faster Path to Certification Plus Savings on Exams

Take a faster path to certification this summer, with the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT)! Summer is a great time to check off items on your to do list. Maybe you’ve wanted to finish that certification you’ve started earlier this year.  Or maybe you’re looking ahead at where your career might take you in […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 12 June 2023

Join the IBM Center for Cloud Training for a Summer of Certification

The IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) is launching a Summer of Certification, and you are invited! For many of us, summer is the perfect time to try something new. ICCT is doing its part to make earning your IBM Cloud certification easier with updated curricula, shorter learning paths, helpful study jams, and improved exam […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 12 April 2023

As the IBM Cloud grows, the IBM Center for Cloud Training flourishes as well

We have been busy at the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT)! It has been only a year since we started offering all of our training programs free of charge—to anyone, anytime, anywhere. And in that period, we have certified thousands of cloud professionals and were recognized with awards by the industry three times: Chief […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 23 March 2023

Spring forward – with IBM Cloud certifications from ICCT!

With the arrival of spring comes a sense of renewal and making a fresh start. Now is a great time to earn IBM Cloud certifications from the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT). ICCT offers learners the chance to spring forward with curricula you can access anytime, anywhere, and follow at your own pace. Planning […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 8 March 2023

Celebrating Phenomenal Women: Champions of Change

International Women’s Day 2023 Women who have inspired us.  Today, across the globe, we celebrate the achievements of women. At the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT), we have the incredible opportunity to work with talented women who have made the commitment to continuous learning.  Women who are making a difference for clients and communities […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 17 February 2023

Join me in the Cloud

Do you know what you are missing? I do. At the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT), we have made it a priority to develop training to help you succeed. As technology moves to the cloud, ICCT is the place to learn the necessary skills – and certify – to succeed in the world. Regardless […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 25 January 2023

Announcing VMware, SAP, Architect certifications and more

My word for the year is “magic.” But I’m not pulling a rabbit out of a hat. I’m talking about using new opportunities to create innovation that feels like magic. You can learn how at the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT). In the coming months, ICCT will be center stage where there are plenty of […]

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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 Diane Chalmers on 4 October 2022

The WebSphere User Group (WUG) roadshow is coming in November

The next WebSphere User Group (WUG) Roadshow is coming to you in November (https://ibm.biz/4Q2022WUG-Training).  We’ll share a short presentation about WebSphere Automation before turning things over to you, so you can experience WebSphere Automation for yourself through our hands-on lab.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about WebSphere Automation and to ask the […]

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