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 […]
Build your Cloud Skills – New Learning Paths Available
In a recent newsletter, we shared that IBM is delivering a new approach that creates a clear connection between training, skills, and digital credentials (certifications and badges). The new Cloud Integration Learning Paths provide you with a “subway” style map to guide you on your skills journey through personalized training based on your job role. […]
New free IBM Cloud Core badge and Intro to Cloud digital course
An all-new, free Intro to Cloud course is available from IBM. This course is designed for all audiences — no experience necessary. It can be completed in less than a day. Intro to Cloud presents a vendor-neutral overview of cloud computing and top use cases. A lab shows how to set up a free IBM […]
New course: IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server Administration.
We are pleased to announce the availability of classroom course WT011G and self-paced virtual classroom (SPVC) course ZT011G, IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server Administration. This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to install, configure, and use the IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server. It is designed for IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server administrators. The course […]
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 […]
IBM TechU Talks, the go-to webcasts for systems “techies”
With the postponement of IBM Systems TechU conferences, folks are flocking to IBM TechU Talks, a free, weekly series of technical training webcasts. Each 60-minute webcast focuses on a conference topic and is led by popular TechU speakers. There are three unique webcasts per week — IBM Power Tuesdays, Storage Wednesdays and IBM Z/LinuxONE […]
Meet Our Support Intern – Chrystjan Bowers
Chrystjan Bowers is a Bachelor of Business Analytics student at the Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. As part of his internship, Chrystjan had the opportunity to help launch Live Agent Chat, a feature that is now enabled for many of the products on the new IBM Support site. Live Agent Chat helps connect our clients […]
New Certification Announcement: IBM Certified Administrator – Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management v1.3
IBM is pleased to announce the release of a new certification – IBM Certified Administrator – Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management v1.3 To attain the IBM Certified Administrator – Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management v1.3 certification, candidates must pass C1000-095, IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management V1.3 Administrator. Thank you to all the subject matter […]
New Certification Announcement: IBM Certified Administrator – Cloud Pak for Automation v19.0.3
IBM is pleased to announce the release of a new certification: IBM Certified Administrator – Cloud Pak for Automation v19.0.3. To attain this certification, candidates must pass the C1000-091: IBM Cloud Pak for Automation v19.0.3 Administration exam. Thank you to all the subject matter experts who worked on the development of this exam. […]
New Certification Announcement: IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Applications V4.1
IBM is pleased to announce the release of a new certification – IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Applications V4.1 To attain the IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Pak for Applications V4.1 certification, candidates must pass C1000-087, IBM Cloud Pak for Applications Solution Architect V4.1 exam. Thank you to […]
New Exam Announcement – IBM Certified Solution Advisor – IBM Cloud Foundation V2.
IBM is pleased to announce the release of a new certification – IBM Certified Solution Advisor – IBM Cloud Foundations V2 To attain the IBM Certified Solution Advisor – IBM Cloud Foundation V2, candidates must pass C1000-083, Foundations of IBM Cloud V2 exam. Thank you all the subject matter experts who worked on […]
Interesting items on the web (March 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 […]
European Commission: Digital Learning Stakeholder Workshop
European Commission Workshop with Stakeholders Experts from all over Europe and from a wide range of domains related to digital education discussed the future of digital education and learning. They met during the European Commission stakeholder workshop that took place on 3-4 March 2020 in Brussels. During the workshop, the stakeholders explored and identified opportunities how […]