By Heather Munro on 12 November 2019

New IBM Certification: Deployment Professional – IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence V5.2.5

IBM Security Certification is pleased to announce the addition of the IBM Certified Deployment Professional – IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence V5.2.5 certification (and applicable test, Test C1000-061) to the IBM Professional Certification Program. This certification is available worldwide. By achieving this certification, technical professionals have validated their current knowledge and technical skills and […]

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By Rob Shook on 6 November 2019

Interesting items on the web (October 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 sonia.malik on 5 November 2019

Lifelong learning is the key to your future

Using a growth mindset with continuous learning to transition from jobs to super jobs As the nature of human work changes in the emerging technological context, a new workforce is set to emerge, requiring diverse skills. Innovating and succeeding in this continually evolving landscape provides executives with a unique challenge. To drive innovation using new […]

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By Ana Echeverri on 4 November 2019

AI Foundations: Building Blocks to successful AI Solutions

As our clients prepare with excitement for a world of pervasive Artificial Intelligence, one thing becomes very clear very quickly…. The implementation of AI solutions is a whole new world.  It requires new skills, new roles, new technologies and new processes.  Even clients that have been on the road to AI for some time, still […]

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By Sharon Kent on 29 October 2019

IBM TechU Las Vegas recap

With 2,000+ attendees, TechU Vegas sets new benchmark for success This October’s TechU Las Vegas was one for the record books. With more than 2,000 attendees, this was the largest TechU conference since the dawn of IBM Systems training conferences 20+ years ago. But its success is measured by more than attendance. Vegas also delivered: […]

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By James Daniels on 24 October 2019

The Critical Need for Mainframe Skills

Who uses mainframes? If you ever used an automated teller machine (ATM) to interact with your bank account, you used a mainframe. If you have traveled by air, you used a mainframe. If you filed a tax return, made a retail purchase or filed an insurance claim, you used a mainframe. Mainframe computers play a […]

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By Alexander Ziegler on 24 October 2019

IBM Training Provider Advisory Board

.  IBM Global Training Provider It was in the middle of 2013 when IBM moved to a Partner-led Training model. A lot of things have happened since then. At that time IBM covered around 60 countries with Education, and hardly had any Digital Learning Offering. Today, from working for six years with our five Global […]

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By Heather Munro on 7 October 2019

New IBM Cloud Certification – Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1 Fundamentals

IBM Cloud is pleased to announce a new certification – IBM Certified Associate – IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1. This certification is designed to measure and validate OMNIbus fundamental skills. To attain the IBM Certified Associate – IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1 certification, candidates must pass C1000-063, IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1 Fundamentals. Thank you to all the […]

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By Rob Shook on 24 September 2019

Interesting items on the web (September 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 24 September 2019

How AI might affect your job?

IBM Training & Skills conducted the fourth in our series of experimental Twitter chats on September 12th about “How AI might affect your job”. Our first, in April, focused on “Which skills are essential in the modern workplace”, our second, in May, was about achieving eminence in your workplace, and our third, in July, focused […]

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By Alex Bellows on 23 September 2019

ExitCertified: Show what you know – and mean it – with Digital Badges

Achievement. It’s a word that we can all relate to. Our achievements make us feel good about ourselves, and they open doors professionally to more potential and a brighter future. For IT professionals, however, proving your achievements can be difficult. With the proliferation of jargon and acronyms, terminology that varies by industry and region and […]

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By Kathleen De Jongh on 23 September 2019

Announcing IBM Inventory Visibility Developer Expert Badge

This badge earner has demonstrated expert level skills developing interactions with and implementing IBM Inventory Visibility. They have the expertise necessary to setup and provide connection to an IBM Inventory Visibility tenant. This badge earner can develop direct interactions between an application and micro-service APIs provided by IBM Inventory Visibility.   The student must successfully […]

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By Keith Tilley on 23 September 2019

New course: IBM Netcool Operations Insight 1.6 – Implementation and Configuration

We are pleased to announce the availability of classroom course TN522G, IBM Netcool Operations Insight 1.6 – Implementation and Configuration. In this course, you install and configure Netcool Operations Insight v1.6 base and Networks for Operations Insight. You configure features such as event search, event analytics, and topology search. The course is designed for administrators […]

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By Joseph Lam on 23 September 2019

Discover how IBM Support is redefining your client experience!

IBM Support and IBM Training work hand in hand to help you get the most out of your products and services. Today, we want to introduce you to the IBM Support Insider, a modern and mobile-friendly blog where you get to learn how IBM is transforming your support experience with new programs, tools, and AI. […]

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By beverly.bone on 23 September 2019

13th IT Skills and Salary Survey conducted by Global Knowledge

You’re invited to participate in the 13th annual IT Skills and Salary Survey conducted by Global Knowledge. This survey of IT skills and salary is completed by thousands of IT professionals worldwide every year and is one of the largest study of industry salaries, skills and certifications of its kind. The survey provides valuable data that […]

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By sonia.malik on 23 September 2019

Announcing NEW IBM Professional Certificates on Coursera

Josh Bersin states in his article Career Management goes mission critical ; “One of the most disruptive changes in the world of work is the new way we manage our careers. Only a few decades ago people relied on their employers for a career. Today this has radically changed, giving birth to a new set […]

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By sonia.malik on 23 September 2019

Closing the skills gap for the future of work

Throughout economic history, talented humans have been a source of innovation and advancement their skills the impetus for economic growth. Today, however, multiple factors, including continued –and rapid –technological developments and business and operating model innovation, have contributed to market shifts that are redefining industries. Combined with various economic and market disruptions, as well as […]

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By Kriti Kamra on 17 September 2019

IBM Launches the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate on Coursera

This Professional Certificate program delivers IBM Z hardware and z/OS foundational skills to learners interested in a career as a System Administrator, System Programmer, DBA, and Application Developer. The courses in this series include real hands-on labs (no simulations) to provide the learner with actual experience on an IBM Z system and are also eligible for […]

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