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 wvsu
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.
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.
Visit: 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.
Link to current events will be shared via email.
For help or more information contact,
Dr. Derrick Warren
JTS 373
warrend@gram.edu
(318)274-6298