Getting certified is one of the smartest ways to prove your expertise, boost productivity, and increase your value to the business. That’s why we hosted the IBM Certification Prep Series. These live, specialist-led sessions are designed to help you prepare for your toughest exam topics and walk into your certification exam day with confidence.
Register for upcoming sessions and don’t worry if you miss one, you can watch the recorded replays here, on-demand.
Certification Prep Series: IBM watsonx Generative AI Engineer – Associate Edition
Planning to take the IBM watsonx Generative AI Engineer – Associate Exam? IBM specialists Logan Bailey and Taylor Segell break down complex watsonx concepts into easy wins and share practical strategies to build test-day confidence.
Speakers:
Logan Bailey, AI Productivity Technical Specialist, IBM
LinkedIn | logan.bailey@ibm.com
Bio: Logan Bailey is an IBM AI Productivity Technical Specialist, guiding clients on the adoption of AI tools to improve business outcomes. He specializes in bridging technical expertise with real-world application to accelerate AI certification success.
Taylor Segell, Senior Learning Content Developer, Data Platform, IBM
LinkedIn | taylorsegell@ibm.com
Bio: Taylor Segell is a Senior Learning Content Developer for the IBM Data Platform, with deep expertise in building effective training for AI and data professionals. Taylor focuses on helping learners master certification objectives with clarity and confidence.
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📅 September 11, 2025 – 11 a.m. EST
Certification Prep Series: IBM z/OS v3.x Administrator – Professional Edition
Ready for the IBM z/OS v3.x Administrator exam? In this session, Ross Cruickshank explained key exam concepts, answered tough administration questions, and broke down complex z/OS topics into manageable insights.
Speaker:
Ross Cruickshank, IBM Z XPlore Learning Platform Lead
LinkedIn | ross.cruickshank@uk.ibm.com
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📅 September 11, 2025 – 1 p.m. EST
Certification Prep Series: IBM Maximo Manage v9 Work Management – Associate Edition
Preparing for the IBM Maximo Manage v9 Work Management certification exam? IBM’s Martin Williams will share expert tips on exam-related topics such as work order lifecycle, scheduling, and job plans — helping participants build a clear plan for success.
Speaker: Martin Williams, Senior Technical Enablement Specialist, IBM
LinkedIn | mwilliams@uk.ibm.com
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📅 September 25, 2025 – 11 a.m. EST
Certification Prep Series: IBM MQ 9.4 LTS Administrator – Professional Edition
Preparing for the IBM MQ 9.4 Administrator exam? Martin Evans will answer questions on high-impact MQ administration topics such as channels, queues, security, and monitoring — helping attendees boost exam readiness and test-day confidence.
Speaker:
Martin Evans, Technical Product Manager, IBM
LinkedIn | martin.evans1@ibm.com
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📅 September 25, 2025 – 1 p.m. EST
Certification Prep Series: IBM Guardium Data Protection v12.x Admin – Professional Edition
Taking on the IBM Guardium Data Protection certification exam? Balvenkatesh (Bala) Dravida will answer questions about topics such as encryption, policy management, and compliance concepts, providing strategies for exam success.
Speaker:
Balvenkatesh (Bala) Dravida, Brand Technical Specialist, IBM
📅 September 30, 2025 – 11 a.m. EST
Certification Prep Series: IBM Planning Analytics v2.1.x Analyst - Professional Edition
Are you planning to take the IBM Planning Analytics v2.1.x Analyst Certification Exam? In this 60-minute prep session, IBM Expert Labs Delivery Consultant Akshath CM shared guidance on exam topics, tackled participant questions, and provided insider tips for exam success.
Speaker:
Akshath CM, IBM Expert Labs Delivery Consultant and Planning Analytics expert
LinkedIn | akshatm1@in.ibm.com
Bio: Akshath CM is an IBM Expert Labs Delivery Consultant specializing in IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Table Manager, and IBM Cognos. He helps organizations transform their financial and operational planning with intelligent analytics and streamlined performance management solutions. With expertise spanning implementation, optimization, and delivery, Akshath ensures clients unlock the full value of IBM’s analytics and planning platforms.
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Next Steps
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