IBM LEARNING RESOURCES
Grambling State University (GSU) has partnered with IBM to provide training in key
in demand technology areas for students, faculty and staff. Through this partnership
training will be provided in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud
computing, cyber security, data science, quantum computing, along with professional
development learning paths.
GSU students earn digital badges at the completion of many courses. IBM digital badges
demonstrate a level of proficiency, and can be displayed on social media (including
LinkedIn), and are beneficial in securing employment. (https://www.ibm.com/skills/badges/)
See the below for information on how to create an IBM account, the various IBM training
opportunities and how to register for them.
An IBM account is needed in order to access IBM Learning resources. Using your Grambling
State University email-id you can create an account following the steps below.
1. Visit https://login.ibm.com or the QR code below, and click “Create an IBMid”.
2. In the next screen, enter your wvsu email address, first and last name and a password
as per requirements. Click Next.
3. Verify using the email you received and finish creating account after entering
the information asked.
IBM's Security Learning Academy provides cybersecurity curricula, with cloud access
and hands-on learning experience to expand and develop skills in cybersecurity sector.
The courses are grouped into various Roadmaps, targetted towards developing skill-sets
required for various areas of Cybersecurity. These are self-paced courses and the
student will earn badges upon completion.
GSU is one of the 20 universities in the USA working with IBM to create Cybersecurity
Leadership Centers. Access the GSU customized learning portal for IBM's Security Learning Academy.
Visit the following link to watch a video on how to register on the Security Learning Academy.
IBM provides over 20 badges/certifications in the areas of cybersecurity, data science,
artificial intelligence, cloud computing, quantum computing, IoT, etc.
Click here to learn about all IBM training opportunities.
All IBM training is free for all courses that are offered as “for-credit” courses under any under-graduate
or graduate course offerings, including all self-paced and instructor-led courses.
There may be an associated fee for non-credit courses such as workshops or bootcamps,
using the IBM Skills Academy material. Look at specific announcements in this category
for fee details.
Students will receive quality training using IBM’s learning resources and computational
infrastructure.
• Upon completion of training, they will receive IBM badges, verified and issued
by Acclaim.
• The badges are a testimony of skills gained and the skill sets will add weightage
in resume and in any applications for jobs or higher education.
This live presentation will provide a better understanding of how a Security Operations
Team works to provide consistent oversight of customers within a suite of security
products.
Register through GSU’s customized Security Learning Academy Portal
The Speed Mentoring Program facilitates one-to-one mentoring relationships that connect
students with leaders in IBM to learn and develop. Speed mentoring helps you to expand
networks, gain new knowledge and insights, and build new skills.
Join us now in the Speed Mentoring Program to start developing personal and professional
relationships with others in the organization who can help you learn and grow. Take
the first step in furthering your professional development by joining the Speed Mentoring
Program today!
https://skillsbuild.chronus.com/p/p6
A fast paced 60 minutes with IBM Tech Talk HBCU vs HBCU Student Wednesdays! Join industry
leaders and students in this discussion with questions from students and connections
to leaders that you have been requesting.
In addition to hearing from an industry expert in a different topic each month, also
hear from and begin networking with other students who have been participating in
the programs for over a year now who are also answering the questions in the chat
because to their experiences, internships, or jobs they are now in. The dialogue continues
to expand with the student, industry and academic experiences shared in this discussion.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ibm-hbcu-vs-hbcu-student-tech-talk-wednesdays-tickets-128794500819
Information to be added for on campus activities at a later date.
For help or more information contact,
Dr. Derrick Warren
JTS 373
warrend@gram.edu
(318)274-6298
