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 […]
New course: IBM Aspera Console Administration
We are pleased to announce the availability of courses WT012G (classroom) and ZT012G (SPVC), IBM Aspera Console Administration. This course is intended to teach the necessary knowledge and skills to install, configure, and use IBM Aspera Console. The course covers topics that include: Overview of IBM Aspera Console IBM Aspera Console Architecture Installing and configuring […]
Announcing the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate on Coursera
Whether you are a new graduate starting in your career, recently unemployed because of pandemic-related shutdowns, or someone who has been on the job hunt for a while, the post-pandemic job market will be unfamiliar terrain. New economic realities and the highest unemployment rate in generations have changed the landscape of getting hired. Now, more […]
New Certification: IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management v1.3
IBM is pleased to announce the release of a new certification – IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management v1.3 An IBM Certified Solution Architect – IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management v1.3 is a person who can design, plan and create an architecture with IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management. They […]
Interesting items on the web (May 2020)
The Training & Skills team are voracious readers and we come across so much content on the web that would be of interest. We’re committed to making the most of your time – so we’ve chosen only the “best of the best” of the things we’ve seen this month, and present it here for your […]
IBM Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Professional Certificates on edX
Thanks to COVID-19, the future of work is here. Work, as we know, it has temporarily changed completely. From where, to how, and to some extent, even what our work entails has transformed dramatically in the past three months. As the health guidelines that dictate our lives change on an everyday basis, so does our […]
New IBM Subscription
The new IBM Subscription Until now an IBM Subscription could only be purchased relative to Cloud and Data/AI product areas. Dependent on the software products a client is using (Cloud or Data/AI) there is a subscription that fits for all. To find out more information around these two Subscriptions and the different types (single-user and […]
New Certification: IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Integration v2020.1
IBM is pleased to announce the release of a new certification – IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Integration v2020.1 An IBM Certified Solution Architect – IBM Cloud Pak for Integration v.2020.1 is a person who can design, plan and create an architecture with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration. They can do this […]
Think IBM Software Subscription and Support
Innovate, secure, support and modernize your core applications to accelerate your journey to cloud You know that IBM Software Subscription and Support (S&S) provides access to updates, fixes and technical support. But did you know that S&S can help you modernize and accelerate your journey to cloud when you are ready? S&S is your on-ramp […]
Tech Data wins Global Excellence Award for Global Training Provider – Second Consecutive Year !
As an authorized IBM Global Training Provider, we are very pleased to announce that Tech Data won the IBM Global Training Excellence Award during the first-ever virtual IBM Think Digital Event Experience on May 5, 2020. This award acknowledges our exceptional work in providing business value to enterprises looking to add technical skills from within […]
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 […]
New course: Network Performance Insight 1.3.1 – Implementation and Configuration
This course teaches you how to install IBM Network Performance Insight and integrate it with IBM Netcool Operations Insight. It is useful to implementers, administrators, technical sales persons, and any others who need IBM Network Performance Insight skills. The course is lab-intensive, with an emphasis on hands-on exercises. The course covers topics that include: Preparing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get ‘job ready’ for the economic recovery on the horizon
Strengthen your resume with the right skills and credentials The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to economies, businesses, and workers worldwide. As the world takes action to contain COVID-19 transmissions and “flatten the curve,” physical distancing measures are the first line of defense—and they have profoundly altered the rhythms […]
Remember, a programming language is not a fashion statement!
COBOL has been in the news a lot lately and it has brought a spotlight on the need businesses continue to have for these skills. Whether it is to add new features, modify logic, create APIs to integrate it into other applications, or implement modern development practices, businesses around the world need application developers who […]
The Data Scientist versus the Data Analyst
A common question that I get from my students is that: “what is the difference between a Data Analyst and a Data Scientist?” I would argue that the task at hand differs. It differs because being a data scientist does not make one master of the universe. When we say data science is team-work, it […]
Interesting items on the web (April 2020)
The Training & Skills team are voracious readers and we come across so much content on the web that would be of interest. We’re committed to making the most of your time – so we’ve chosen only the “best of the best” of the things we’ve seen this month, and present it here for your […]