Old but still up-to-date: Learning strategy— an investment in the future
When surfing the web another day I sumbled accross an old (old = dated from 2005) article from Jay Cross. He created at that time a paper around Learning Strategy, and I got reminded that I liked this article when it was fresh and new, and even in our times of lots of changes this […]
Learning is personal…
In the past, people were trained to do their jobs once and this would last them for as long as they stayed in the same job. Over time, as job roles morphed and new technologies were introduced, training became essential to keep people knowledgeable, skilled and up to date. Let’s fast forward to today, where people are constantly changing […]
Successful Mainframe Skills – Global Training Providers expand training offerings and reach with new programs
Successful Skills Global Training Providers expand training offerings and reach with new programs IBM in July 2013 introducing five Global Training Providers to sell, deliver and customize the training developed by IBM. There were lots of motivations behind this decision, including extending the reach from a country view, educational options and adapting to the fast-changing […]
New Certification: IBM Certified Solution Advisor – Spectrum Computing V1
IBM Systems is pleased to announce a new certification — IBM Certified Solution Advisor – Spectrum Computing V1— offered through the worldwide IBM Professional Certification Program. This one-test certification is designed to consistently measure and validate job skills and performance levels of a Spectrum Computing professional working with LSF, Conductor, Conductor with Spark, Symphony and […]
Mind the gap! Atos already does!
LearnQuest Customer Reference. Customer Overview: Atos is one of the largest, recognized European IT services corporations which provides consulting, managed services and system integration, hi-tech transactional services, cloud and cybersecurity services. Their culture is focused on the importance of creating superior and top quality client services. In order to do so, Atos is contin- […]
Participate in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October!
Who is a cyber-risk? Everyone! In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), Global Knowledge has partnered with NCSAM and is committed to providing you with the resources and training necessary to implement and maintain best in class cybersecurity practices throughout your organization. During the month of October Global Knowledge will be putting out new […]
Millenials + Gen X: Are Learning Differences between Generations A Myth?
Compared to differences between generations there are probably few questions in learning and development where people have expressed so many different opinions. Where does that leave learning and development professionals when it comes to figuring out what matters in designing workplace training? Linda Warren summarized in a good article the University Studies dealing with this […]
Skills are amongst 3 top priorities for CIO
Overall it seems we’re having a positive outlook for the overall IT Training Market: According to IBMs CIO Study CIOs “focusing on three goals, in particular: enhancing their organizations’ intelligence and insight, digitizing the front office and strengthening the IT department’s skills”. The study also reveals many more details around the areas to focus on: […]
Millennials prefer face-to-face contact when it comes to acquiring new work-related knowledge and skills
I’m currently trying to collect facts around IBMs position in developing the IBM Training and Skills offerings, and stumbled across an interesting study from IBM around Millennials. There are lots of interesting facts in the study, but the most interesting one for me is around how Millennials want to learn:“No question about it, Millennials are […]
Promotional Offer: 50% Off Assessment Tests
IBM is pleased to announce a special Promotion on select Certification Assessment Tests. This Promotion provides access to these assessment tests at a 50% discount (i.e. $15 in the US). This promotion is applicable for assessment tests in the following areas: IBM ANALYTICS: PLATFORM ANALYTICS IBM CLOUD IBM SECURITY IBM SYSTEMS: STORAGE SOFTWARE An IBM […]
How to Increase MOOC Completions with Open Badges
Much has been made about the astounding dropout rates for massive open online courses (MOOCs): typically 85 percent or more. While it may be misleading to apply the traditional metrics of higher education to MOOCs, there are ways to dramatically improve the numbers. In this session, you will learn the challenges IBM faced with its […]
New: IBM Rational Team Concert V6 Solution Specialist (C2010-825)
The newly developed “IBM Certified Solution Specialist – Rational Team Concert V6” (C2010-825 ) credential and exam are now available at Pearson VUE for test takers to register for and take. There is an assessment exam (A2010-825) available at a cost of 30$ as well, to find out how ready one is to take the […]
IBMs Global Training Partners shifting focus to Digital Learning: Global Knowledge
One of our Training Partners is currently pushing fast forward into the space of Digital Learning, continuing to lead in the market the trends in Learning. Global Knowledge states in their recent announcement “While instructor-led experiences remain relevant to companies and employees alike, IDC’s market forecast for IT Education Services shows an increase in digital […]
New zSystems Learning Journey Now Available!
Learning Journeys are designed to easily navigate and recommend training to our clients. Released this month is the IBM z Systems Learning Journey. From new hires to advance solutions, the z Systems Learning Journeys help lead students to the courses they need. Categories include z/OS, LinuxONE, z/VM, Sysplex, Security, and Networking. No matter what your […]
New: IBM Certified Developer – Apache Spark 1.6
IBM Analytics is excited to announce that the IBM Certified Developer – Apache Spark 1.6 Certificate is now available and that a brand new assessment test has just been published. The IBM Certified Developer – Apache Spark 1.6 will certify that the successful candidate has the necessary skills to work with, transform, and act on […]
Insider Insights into Global Knowledge’s 2016 IT Skills and Salary Report
Mountains of data are collected during our annual salary survey, but not all of it makes it into the IT Skills and Salary Report we release each spring. For the first time, Global Knowledge Sr. Market Research Manager Greg Timpany is giving us a peek behind the data curtain and revealing his insights. Timpany has been collecting […]
IBM Algo Credit Manager Certification to be released in July
IBM will be releasing our new IBM Certified Technical Associate – IBM Algo Credit Manager v5.3 in July. This certification is intended for the “The IBM Certified Technical Associate for Algo Credit Manager (also known as an Integration Engineer). This test validates fundamental knowledge of IBM Algo Credit Manager Foundation. For more information on this […]
IBM Certified Specialist – InfoSphere 11.5 Information Governance Catalog Certification Joins the InfoSphere Family of Certifications!
IBM recently published a new certification exam that rounded out the InfoSphere family of certifications. The new Information Governance exam takes its place alongside the DataStage exam and certification, the QualityStage exam and certification, and the Information Analyzer exam and certification. The IBM Certifications team is indebted to all of the IBM, Partner, and Customer SMEs around the globe […]