By Rob Shook on 28 August 2019

Next Twitter Chat: How will AI affect your job?

Join us for the next #IBMTrainingChat “How will AI affect your job?” Thursday, 12 September, at 12 Noon (Eastern US) time at @IBMTraining Questions for discussion in our hour-long live engagement include, “How will AI change the way we work?” and “What skills will be needed in the future?’. We welcome your voice and your […]

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By Julie Michalowski on 28 August 2019

Seismic Shifts in Sales Enablement (for Business Partners)

How do Business Partners keep up with all of the announcements, portfolio changes, decks and never ending messaging? IBM Business Partners often had to engage with multiple webpages, platforms and people to make sure they were up to date on the latest technology, offerings, and sales strategies. With the recent announcement of our new Seismic […]

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By sonia.malik on 27 August 2019

Artificial Intelligence presents an opportunity not a threat (Part 1)

Introducing the disruptor Technology is seen as the most radical driver of change, from artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to digital mobility and virtual collaboration  – yet other trends could be just as decisive. The lines between our work  and personal lives are shifting. Diversity and demands for equality are also  reshaping the workplace. We […]

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By Heather Munro on 26 August 2019

New IBM Cloud Certification Available: Deployment Professional – IBM Tivoli Network Manager V4.2

  IBM Cloud is pleased to announce a new certification – IBM Certified Deployment Professional – IBM Tivoli Network Manager V4.2. This certification is designed to measure and validate the skills of an ITNM V4.2 Deployment Professional.   To attain the IBM Certified Deployment Professional – IBM Tivoli Network Manager V4.2 certification, candidates must pass […]

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By beverly.bone on 21 August 2019

You can now find IBM Professional Certifications and tests on the Skills Gateway

Skills Gateway has expanded its search filters to include IBM’s professional certifications and tests.  The new filter expands our learners’ ability to quickly and easily locate IBM credentials; badges, certifications & certification tests. Information Technology certifications differentiate individuals both on the job and in the market.  IBM Credentials such as a Professional Certification continue to […]

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By Keith Tilley on 19 August 2019

New course: IBM FileNet P8 Platform: Essentials (V5.5.x)

We are pleased to announce the availability of classroom course F2800G and self-paced virtual classroom (SPVC) course F2809G, IBM FileNet P8 Platform: Essentials (V5.5.x). This course introduces you to the key concepts of IBM FileNet P8 Platform such as architecture, P8 domain structures, organizing the content across the enterprise, and security. The course Includes information […]

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By Melanie Smith on 19 August 2019

Red Hat and IBM: everything you want to know…and need to know! (for Business Partners)

IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat is creating a significant opportunity for IBM Business Partners and sellers. They can now unlock the immense value of hybrid cloud for business. IBM is helping get Business Partners ready for this unique opportunity with the Red Hat and IBM module in the Journey to Cloud education series. A one-size-fits-all […]

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By David Leaser on 19 July 2019

The demand for cybersecurity professionals is outstripping the supply of skilled workers

By David Leaser A new Burning Glass study should serve as a wakeup call for technical training organizations: The demand for cybersecurity professionals is outstripping the supply of skilled workers. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows the number of new cybersecurity programs has increased 33%, but the demand is growing faster as cybersecurity is now […]

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By Susan Von Bampus on 1 July 2019

Stay competitive. Cloud integration and this flexible training approach

C-suite executives are ready to double-down on cloud computing, according to this recent IBM Institute for Business Value blog. More than twice as many CIOs expect to invest significantly in hybrid cloud in the next two to three years as the number who said they’ve made that decision to date. Interest in cloud – and […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 28 June 2019

IBM Digital Learning Subscription: Update

What is a Digital Learning Subscription IBM started last year to introduce the first Digital Learning Subscription. Of course, you can still buy a single Digital Learning. But the overall need for continuous learning and fast product changes making a subscription the right choice for lots of people. And aren’t we all used from other […]

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By Heather Munro on 27 June 2019

New IBM Cloud Certification: IBM Certified System Administrator – MQ V9.1

  IBM Cloud is pleased to announce a new certification – IBM Certified System Administrator – MQ V9.1. This certification is designed to measure and validate the skills of an MQ System Administrator. To attain the IBM Certified System Administrator – MQ V9.1 certification, candidates must pass C1000-058, IBM MQ V9.1 System Administration. Thank you […]

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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 Heather Munro on 26 June 2019

New IBM Security Certifications: Analyst, Administrator, Deployment Professional, SOC Analyst – IBM QRadar SIEM V7.3.2

  IBM Security Certification is pleased to announce the addition of the following job role certifications (and applicable tests) to the IBM Professional Certification Program. These certifications are available worldwide. By achieving each of these certifications, technical professionals have validated their current knowledge and technical skills, and can demonstrate their competence to others.   IBM […]

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By Rob Shook on 26 June 2019

Interesting items on the web (June 2019)

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 […]

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By Rob Shook on 26 June 2019

How to land a career in cybersecurity

IBM Training & Skills conducted the third in our series of experimental Twitter chats on Thursday, June 20 on “how to land a job in cybersecurity”. The first, on April 11th, focused on “Which skills are essential in the modern workplace”, and our second, on May 9th, was about achieving eminence in your workplace. Our […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 25 June 2019

IoT Exchange Sydney – Gain Full Access to 3 Academies

By Evan Karapanagiotides, Senior Marketing Coordinator, LearnQuest From July 23-24 in Sydney, Australia IBM will be hosting another amazing IoT Exchange, where you’ll be able to learn how to unlock new value from data with the latest innovations in AI, security and blockchain. Attendees to this year’s conferences will have the opportunity to learn from […]

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By Keith Tilley on 24 June 2019

New: IBM FileNet P8 Platform Administration (V5.5.x)

We are pleased to announce the availability of classroom course F2810G, IBM FileNet P8 Platform Administration (V5.5.x). The self-paced virtual classroom (SPVC) version, F2819G, is scheduled for release in June 2019. This course teaches you the configuration and administration of an IBM FileNet P8 Platform 5.5.x system. It introduces you to the key concepts of […]

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By Polina Tsolova on 24 June 2019

Dynamism and Constant Learning: How IBM Keeps This Millennial Engaged

Millennials are everywhere. We read articles on how to manage millennials, how to organize corporate parties for millennials, and how to make millennials listen to other generations. We watch movies about millennials and read research studies about them. So what makes millennials so different? Well, for sure there is no 100% correct answer. For as […]

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