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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 17 July 2023

IBM Center for Cloud Training: Faster Path to Certification Plus Savings on Exams

Take a faster path to certification this summer, with the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT)! Summer is a great time to check off items on your to do list. Maybe you’ve wanted to finish that certification you’ve started earlier this year.  Or maybe you’re looking ahead at where your career might take you in […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 12 June 2023

Join the IBM Center for Cloud Training for a Summer of Certification

The IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) is launching a Summer of Certification, and you are invited! For many of us, summer is the perfect time to try something new. ICCT is doing its part to make earning your IBM Cloud certification easier with updated curricula, shorter learning paths, helpful study jams, and improved exam […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 7 June 2023

Trends in Agile

I was invited to speak at DHL’s Agile Day 2023 earlier this year, where I discussed the latest trends in Agility. Although Agile is not a new topic, I feel it could be interesting to cover some basic concepts as well as new trends in a blog post. Whether you’re new to Agile methodologies or […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 12 April 2023

As the IBM Cloud grows, the IBM Center for Cloud Training flourishes as well

We have been busy at the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT)! It has been only a year since we started offering all of our training programs free of charge—to anyone, anytime, anywhere. And in that period, we have certified thousands of cloud professionals and were recognized with awards by the industry three times: Chief […]

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By sonia.malik on 23 March 2023

Global study finds interest in STEM careers, but misconceptions and price barriers exist.

Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and digital credentials are emerging as a recognized pathway to opportunity as respondents plan to seek […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 23 March 2023

Spring forward – with IBM Cloud certifications from ICCT!

With the arrival of spring comes a sense of renewal and making a fresh start. Now is a great time to earn IBM Cloud certifications from the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT). ICCT offers learners the chance to spring forward with curricula you can access anytime, anywhere, and follow at your own pace. Planning […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 8 March 2023

Celebrating Phenomenal Women: Champions of Change

International Women’s Day 2023 Women who have inspired us.  Today, across the globe, we celebrate the achievements of women. At the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT), we have the incredible opportunity to work with talented women who have made the commitment to continuous learning.  Women who are making a difference for clients and communities […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 17 February 2023

Join me in the Cloud

Do you know what you are missing? I do. At the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT), we have made it a priority to develop training to help you succeed. As technology moves to the cloud, ICCT is the place to learn the necessary skills – and certify – to succeed in the world. Regardless […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 25 January 2023

Announcing VMware, SAP, Architect certifications and more

My word for the year is “magic.” But I’m not pulling a rabbit out of a hat. I’m talking about using new opportunities to create innovation that feels like magic. You can learn how at the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT). In the coming months, ICCT will be center stage where there are plenty of […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 11 January 2023

Continuous Learning: It’s the Best Way to Grow

When does learning end? When you land a promotion that requires new knowledge? When you’ve demonstrated that you’re an expert in a field? Atsumori Sasaki, a Cloud Solution Leader from Japan knows, and the answer is neither of these. The answer, he says, quoting IBM founder Thomas Watson, Sr. is: “There is no saturation point […]

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By Iris Osper on 28 November 2022

Free Digital Learning

Whether you need to gain new skills, earn credentials, or change careers, building skills is an investment in your future. IBM Training has launched a new page that includes curated free courses to start your learning journey.   To learn more about IBM´s free digital learning click the following link: www.ibm.com/training/free   To read other […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 2 November 2022

Season of change – join me on the journey

Right outside my window I see the leaves starting to change. This fall there are also changes at the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT). Take a look: No prerequisites for specialties. New: badges! Earn ICCT badges as you work through cloud training curricula. Missed a Study Jam? Check out our video archive of September’s […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 8 September 2022

Accelerate your career – the next leap with IBM Cloud certification!

Did you know that around 70% of all working-age people are actively looking for a job change? Maybe you’re one of the many individuals who will have up to 12 jobs in their lives, starting in a new role or transitioning into a new career. Maybe you’re looking to improve your skills right now. With […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 1 September 2022

New! Another chance at certification at the IBM Center for Cloud Training

Get an extra chance to pass your Cloud certification exam — for free – with a new program from the IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) and Pearson VUE. It’s called “Second Chance,” The Second Chance promotion is exactly what it sounds like – an opportunity to retake your ICCT Cloud certification exam for free […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 25 August 2022

Announcing new IBM Cloud training tools and events

Are you ready for the new school year? The start of a new school year is always an exciting time. Setting goals. Improving routines. Preparing to study hard. Meeting new friends. Trying new activities. Smiling for the school photo. And before you know it, you are taking those first exams. Make September your opportunity for […]

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By Eric Lange on 25 July 2022

Delighting digital learners with IBM’s focus on design

Over the past few months, the IBM Training team has been busy updating the Digital Learning Platform (DLP) to provide an updated look and feel. It now aligns with the Carbon Design System that is implemented throughout IBM’s website, products, and more. Carbon is an open system that is modular and flexible, and its components […]

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By Natalie Brooks Powell on 26 January 2022

Announcing a new certification: IBM Cloud Security Engineer Specialty

Security is indispensable for effective cloud computing. Now, with a new certification from the award-winning IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT), you can qualify to handle this critical responsibility for your organization. The new IBM Cloud Security Engineer Specialty Certification program provides an interactive curriculum that trains professionals to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, respond to […]

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By sonia.malik on 26 January 2022

Disrupt Yourself in 2022 : Prepare for the most in-demand tech jobs

From digital transformation to hybrid offices, the world of work is changing at a rapid pace — accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the necessary innovation in its wake. The Great Attrition is also happening. A record number of employees have or plan to quit. In the U.S., voluntary attrition increased by almost 800,000 in […]

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