Global Training Providers

By Ricardo Rossi on 10 April 2018

Tech Data / ExitCertified expands iMVP platform to all ILO IBM delivery

As we grow our presence in the IBM Instructor Led training space, Tech Data / ExitCertified are pleased to announce that all IBM Instructor Led Online (ILO) classes delivered in North America now use our iMVP® technology. We will continue to introduce our Individual Multimedia Video Presence (iMVP) training to IBM students globally, expanding into […]

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By joanne.cowper on 5 April 2018

LearnQuest wins 2018 IBM Global Training Excellence Award

At PartnerWorld at Think 2018, more than 70 IBM Business Partners were recognized for their outstanding business solutions & excellence. Included in these was LearnQuest, an authorized IBM Global Training Provider who won the Global Training Excellence Award. The IBM Excellence Award program recognizes IBM Business Partners that deliver stand-out results to help drive business […]

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By Ricardo Rossi on 7 March 2018

Tech Data invests in new Derivative Works and content development

Demand for training in technologies such as Blockchain, Hyperledger and I2 continues to grow. In response, Tech Data has developed a set of Derivative Works that offers comprehensive training, enabling companies to leverage the most value from technical course topics, like: IBM i2 Analyst’s Notebook – Advanced Analysis (U59I03G) (Course) Essentials of IBM i2 Analyst’s […]

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By Ricardo Rossi on 13 February 2018

Tech Data launches new IBM Education landing page!

With the training industry development and growth, sometimes students struggle to find all the information they need, and in the IBM space, with all its brands, technologies and business units, it can be challenging to quickly find what you’re looking for. In this context, Tech Data Academy developed an IBM landing page, where students are […]

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By sonia.malik on 5 February 2018

IBM Watson Developer Training Now Available!

Global Knowledge is pleased to announce 2 new Watson Development courses IBM Watson Application Development Certification Bootcamp This 3 day intensive intermediate level course reviews the concepts included in the IBM Watson Application Developer Certification exam. You will learn concepts essential to cognitive technologies and the development and administration of applications using the IBM Watson […]

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By Ricardo Rossi on 1 December 2017

Tech Data Develops a Blockchain Course and a Badge

Blockchain has become a topic of interest for many enterprises in a short period of time.  Its built-in security and robustness is attracting the attention of an increasing amount of companies, and as a result demand has been growing for formal training and education. Tech Data has developed and is pleased to offer an instructor […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 29 November 2017

Free training: what is the right amount?

We all want something for free I like things that are free and I have to be honest, when you offer me something for free I’ll take it. Why should I pay for something if the same exists free of charge. Following up on this thought, is there really anything free in life? When discussing […]

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By sonia.malik on 18 September 2017

Global Knowledge Announces IBM Training Exclusives

There is really only one way to learn how to do something and that is to do it. If you want to learn to throw a football, drive a car, build a mousetrap, design a building, cook a stir-fry, or be a management consultant, you must have a go at doing it. Throughout history, youths […]

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By Ricardo Rossi on 21 August 2017

Training provided by Tech Data Academy helped global tourism organization move more quickly to the latest version of ‘Campaign’ from IBM

Background A global player in the tourism industry, wanted to replace an old legacy application for managing marketing campaigns with IBM Campaign. For the adoption to be successful, it was important to get two things right.  The time given to rollout the IT project was tight.  Staff had to be trained quickly to ensure minimum […]

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By Ricardo Rossi on 17 July 2017

Increase Training Reach and Effectiveness with ExitCertified’s iMVP™ Virtual Platform

In many industries, the cycle of change and innovation requires you keep up with the latest tech training. But life is fast and sometimes it gets in the way of furthering your education. Traveling to attend a course isn’t always possible. Logging on to a virtual classroom where you can’t engage with the instructor or […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 4 July 2017

Review: IBM’s Training Country Coverage evolution

What is country coverage When working on a Global Training Model the reach of this model is key. Selling hardware or license without driving skills can’t work. This is a proven fact. IBM changed its model in 2013. Looking back one reason was a country coverage which was not big enough. Reason for this was […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 22 June 2017

Offering Management in IBM Training

Offering Management in IBM It is not a long time ago that IBM established a new practice in IBM: The Offering Manager. While IBM was successful with the old role of Product Managers the new role is matching IBMs Digital Transition. Instead of long and complex processes the Offering Manager is moving forward fast. His […]

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By Richard Whitson on 11 May 2017

IBM Partner Recertification program

A number of the existing IBM Systems certifications are expiring in June this year, and for partners holding these certifications there is an imminent requirement to recertify to maintain their accreditation status.  As IBM’s largest distributor and a Global Training Partner, we are running instructor-led Certification Bootcamps specifically designed to prepare partners for the new […]

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By Julie Bartholomae on 18 April 2017

Updated! Getting to know our GTPs: Arrow Education Services

Myself My name is Julie Bartholomae and I am the Partner Relationship Manager for IBM Training and Skill’s GTP, Arrow. I’ve been with IBM and with IBM Training for over 25 years, enjoying several different positions, including Operations Manager, and Delivery Business Manager for North America.  I’m very happy to now be working with Arrow […]

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By Corbett Schollmeyer on 12 April 2017

Updated! Getting to know our GTPs: Avnet

Myself Hello, I am Corbett Schollmeyer, SSE for North Dakota and the Avnet Partner Relationship Manger (PRM). I have worked in Support, Services and Education from the late 90’s working in California, AP (China, Japan, and Taiwan), and now out of Bismarck North Dakota. Outside of work I am the Chairman for the Northern Badlands […]

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By Cosetta Wilkinson on 31 March 2017

Updated! Getting to know our GTPs: LearnQuest

Myself I am the Partner Relationship Manager for LearnQuest, and am located in Toronto, Canada, where I previously was responsible for the IBM Canada Education Centre.  With over 20 years of education and training experience I am excited to be able to work with LearnQuest and continue the journey of growing IBM skills worldwide. LearnQuest […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 9 March 2017

What is counting more than the words of our Clients?

30-day-Social-Digital-Challenge and Story Telling There is currently inside IBM the “30-day-Social-Digital-Challenge” going on. This means there is a short learning session every day around good practices and ideas. Finally the expectation is to learn more around Social Media for everybody. I started to listen in yesterday finally for the first time after a short vacation, […]

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By Ricardo Rossi on 22 February 2017

Global Systems Integrator Keeps Pace with Demands of the Enterprise through Innovative Training Solutions

The Challenge A leading global systems integrator (GSI) requires a skilled workforce to tackle the technology shifts in today’s enterprise. In an era of nearly constant change, keeping pace with relevant skills is critical to preserving an effective knowledge-based consultancy. In the last two years, this has been especially true as Cloud and IoT enabling […]

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