Global Training Providers

By Evan Karapanagiotides on 22 May 2020

Virtual Training Myths Debunked

If you are new to instructor-led virtual training, you’ve probably heard a few objections to it. The truth of the matter is that there are actually huge benefits and advantages that virtual training has to help you along your learning journey. Below are some myths that we’ve debunked to help you make a more educated […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 6 May 2020

Tech Data Academy wins Global Training Excellence Award

During Think Digital 2020, IBM Business Partners were recognized for their outstanding business solutions & excellence. Included in these was Tech Data Academy, an authorized IBM Global Training Provider who won the Global Training Excellence Award and for the second year in a row. Tech Data Academy, The IT training division for Tech Data, is […]

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By Alex Bellows on 22 April 2020

IT training: 4 questions you need to ask of prospective Trainer Providers

When hiring a trainer, you need to have a set of question to assess their suitability. Here are IT interview questions to ask your trainer when hiring. If you’re looking to progress your career in IT, you may be considering undertaking certification through a training provider. Before you pay for your studies, you’ll need to […]

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By David Leaser on 4 March 2020

IBM enhances the learning experience on its Skills Gateway

IBM has always believed that if you love what you do, and you have the skills to do it, you can change the way the world works. By developing revolutionary concepts in learning, IBM is challenging the status quo in how an organization can develop its workforce to win in the market. As 2020 unfolds, […]

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By Alex Bellows on 22 January 2020

ExitCertified: your key to profiting from OpenShift sooner

It’s been just a few short months since IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat, but the deal has already had a seismic impact on the ways in which the enterprise is thinking about the cloud. Much of IBM’s software portfolio is now cloud-native, and it’s optimized to run on Red Hat’s OpenShift through the new IBM […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 21 January 2020

IBM self-paced learning, offered by LearnQuest: get the training you need, when you need it (update)

What is really stopping you from getting the IBM training that you need, when you need it? Is it your workload? Is it accessibility? Is it price? We’re pleased to announce that we at LearnQuest now offer a solution that resolves those questions. Recently, we launched our new self-paced learning subscription that allows you to […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 3 December 2019

Free Access to Red Hat Training for IBM Users

  From Linux training to Ansible and Open Shift certifications we at LearnQuest are happy to offer you Authorized Red Hat Training, focused on helping you and your team get the training you need to guide you along your Red Hat learning journey. Access Red Hat Learning Whenever You Want With the Red Hat Learning […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 3 December 2019

LearnQuest introduces their New IBM Self-Paced Learning Subscription

  LearnQuest is pleased to announce the recent launch of our new self-paced learning subscription that allows everyone to take advantage of big savings and gain access to IBM’s official library of hundreds of virtual on-demand courses, at any time! Learn from Anywhere, at Any Time. With the IBM Self-Paced Learning Subscription, users can access […]

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By James Daniels on 24 October 2019

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 […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 24 October 2019

IBM Training Provider Advisory Board

.  IBM Global Training Provider It was in the middle of 2013 when IBM moved to a Partner-led Training model. A lot of things have happened since then. At that time IBM covered around 60 countries with Education, and hardly had any Digital Learning Offering. Today, from working for six years with our five Global […]

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By Alex Bellows on 23 September 2019

ExitCertified: Show what you know – and mean it – with Digital Badges

Achievement. It’s a word that we can all relate to. Our achievements make us feel good about ourselves, and they open doors professionally to more potential and a brighter future. For IT professionals, however, proving your achievements can be difficult. With the proliferation of jargon and acronyms, terminology that varies by industry and region and […]

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By beverly.bone on 23 September 2019

13th IT Skills and Salary Survey conducted by Global Knowledge

You’re invited to participate in the 13th annual IT Skills and Salary Survey conducted by Global Knowledge. This survey of IT skills and salary is completed by thousands of IT professionals worldwide every year and is one of the largest study of industry salaries, skills and certifications of its kind. The survey provides valuable data that […]

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By James Daniels on 27 June 2019

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 […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 27 May 2019

IoT Exchange Europe – Reap the Benefits of IoT Data

At this year’s IBM IoT Exchange, you’ll be able to learn how industry-tested solutions from IBM help solve today’s most critical IoT challenges. Attendees to this year’s conferences will have the opportunity to learn from top industry leaders, innovators, and experts, as they provide the practical knowledge that you need to benefit from IoT data […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 25 April 2019

3 Reasons Why IoT Data Can Give You an Edge

The data is all around us and it’s here to stay. From smartphones and tablets to appliances and sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly common in our daily lives. What most people aren’t paying attention to is that IoT – and it’s a massive collection of data – isn’t only being used […]

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By Cosetta Wilkinson and Alexander Ziegler on 19 February 2019

TechData Academy wins Global Training Excellence Award

At Think 2019, IBM Business Partners were recognized for their outstanding business solutions & excellence. Included in these was TechData Academy, an authorized IBM Global Training Provider who won the Global Training Excellence Award. The IBM Excellence Award program recognizes IBM Business Partners that deliver stand-out results to help drive business value and transform the […]

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By Jim Sullivan on 20 June 2018

LearnQuest releases Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) suite 6.0.5

In May, LearnQuest completed their update to the IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) suite to release 6.0.5 for both instructor-led and self-paced training offerings. The CLM suite of tools integrates IBM Rational Doors Next Generation, IBM Rational Team Concert and IBM Rational Quality Manager to deliver requirements management, change and configuration management with quality […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 15 June 2018

Net Promoter Score: Impressive and helpful even in Training

Net Promoter Score In the case you never heard about Net Promoter Score (NPS) then please first have a look to the NPS entry on Wikipedia. You’re wondering why I’m writing about it? The answer is simple: It is a great approach. And improves services and products. The biggest route to market for IBMs training are […]

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