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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 5 March 2024

How one woman took super learning to a new level

I never cease to be impressed – even amazed – by the women who are my clients and colleagues in the cloud. But I was totally inspired when I learned about Adriana Reigota Silva, a solution architect in Brazil. Not only does Adriana’s portfolio of 70 technical certifications reach across IBM Cloud, watsonx, and other […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 9 February 2024

Certify for Success

Earning an IBM Cloud certification is a reason to celebrate. Earning all 14 IBM certifications offered by the IBM Center for Cloud Training calls for an extraordinary level of dedication—and a reason for celebration. Recently, we sat down with Kleber Rodrigo de Carvalho, Cloud Technical Specialist and Solution Architect in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to discuss […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 10 January 2024

Everyone wins with IBM Cloud certifications

Win with the domino effect of IBM Cloud certification   One of the best things about my job at the IBM Center for Cloud Training is helping our business partners succeed when their teams earn IBM Cloud certifications. Because the results go on and on in a domino effect – helping our partners help their […]

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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 David Fiore on 17 October 2023

Jumpstart your AI Learning journey with IBM for free

Artificial Intelligence; AI.  It is what everyone is talking about.  It is on everyone’s mind.  Is it the greatest thing since the printing press?  Is it going to take over and then destroy us?  How do we separate the hype and hysteria from what is true and what matters?  The way I see it, AI […]

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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 Alexander Ziegler on 7 June 2023

Trends in Agile

I was invited to speak at DHL’s Agile Day 2023 earlier this year, where I discussed the latest trends in Agility. Although Agile is not a new topic, I feel it could be interesting to cover some basic concepts as well as new trends in a blog post. Whether you’re new to Agile methodologies or […]

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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 sonia.malik on 23 March 2023

Global study finds interest in STEM careers, but misconceptions and price barriers exist.

Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and digital credentials are emerging as a recognized pathway to opportunity as respondents plan to seek […]

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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 11 January 2023

Continuous Learning: It’s the Best Way to Grow

When does learning end? When you land a promotion that requires new knowledge? When you’ve demonstrated that you’re an expert in a field? Atsumori Sasaki, a Cloud Solution Leader from Japan knows, and the answer is neither of these. The answer, he says, quoting IBM founder Thomas Watson, Sr. is: “There is no saturation point […]

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By Iris Osper on 28 November 2022

Free Digital Learning

Whether you need to gain new skills, earn credentials, or change careers, building skills is an investment in your future. IBM Training has launched a new page that includes curated free courses to start your learning journey.   To learn more about IBM´s free digital learning click the following link: www.ibm.com/training/free   To read other […]

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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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