New courses and certifications from IBM help IT professionals prepare for large-scale, enterprise-grade cloud deployments. Role-based courses with hands-on exercises provide a fast path to cloud enablement.
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The new IBM Center for Cloud Training (ICCT) provides a single source for IBM Cloud introductory, role-based and product-focused training. ICCT provides easy-to-follow learning paths that guide professionals to the certifications they need.
With ICCT, up-to-date cloud training is easily accessible. An internet connection and browser* are the only technology requirements.
ICCT offers free introductory cloud courses that include hands-on labs. No credit card needed. No vouchers. No hidden costs.
Today’s announcement extends IBM Cloud training with new role-based courses, learning subscriptions and certification exams.
Role-based courses and learning paths
New courses and learning paths are available for the following IT professions:
Courses include hands-on exercises that build competence and prepare for certification exams. Courses are all-digital, available on demand and enable social distancing.
Role-based learning subscription
Role-based cloud courses are offered by subscription. Subscriptions enable access to any one role-based curriculum, including updates, for a 12-month period. Individual and discounted Enterprise learning subscriptions are available.
Role-based learning subscriptions can be ordered from:
Please see IBM RFA 76282 for details about learning subscriptions, available on the IBM Offering Information site.
Role-based certification exams
Certification exams are available for the following professions:
IBM Cloud certification exams are proctored by a third party, Pearson VUE. Certification exams may be taken from a home office, so there is no need to visit a testing center.
The cost of IBM Cloud certification exams administered by Pearson VUE varies by country and is not included as part of the IBM Cloud role-based learning subscription.
* Supported browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, or later, and Firefox Extended Support Release.