New Approach: Connecting training and credentials. Tell us what you think!
During 2020, we have been working on creating a clear connect between training and digital credentials. In March we announced the availability of Cloud Learning Paths, providing learners with a job role path based on what is recommended to achieve an IBM certification. The new approach including the subway style map has been well received […]
Quickly learn the basics of AI for business with IBM AI Foundations for Business specialization
Business Professionals, get up to speed quickly on the basics of AI, machine learning and AI strategies with IBM’s new three course specialization on Coursera! Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming an important part of business operations for many enterprises. This growth is mostly due to the rise of cloud computing, which […]
Increase your employability: Become an intentional Super Learner
The COVID-19 pandemic with the social distancing guidelines has established a new normal, a situation which has given us the time to slow down and create a new way of working. A norm that has impacted the global workforce equally encouraged us to re-evaluate our habits and encourage the adoption of new skills by becoming […]
TSIA Exchange: Navigating Help in a Pandemic
What is TSIA Exchange TSIA created TSIA Exchange as a community platform to help services companies and services units to react to the current pandemic. The platform is taking the insight that TSIA is usually offering to the next level. It helps to react in an agile way to current challenges. Instead of formal research of […]
Free course: Announcing Learning COBOL Programming with VSCode
You can take this 16 hour course for free and earn your badge. Get set and dive in for some actual COBOL! This introductory COBOL course helps a novice learn the Structure of COBOL programs, Data types & Variable Handling, Intrinsic Functions, Branching logic and more. The goal of the course is to enable the […]
Get ready for IBM Cloud certification with new, free IBM Cloud Essentials course
The first level of IBM Cloud certification, Solution Advisor, now has a full learning path available from IBM. Professionals with this certification are prepared to select and design solutions that are based on IBM Cloud. The all-new free course, IBM Cloud Essentials, helps learners become comfortable with IBM Cloud services and engaging with others on […]
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 […]