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 (GRAM.EDU) 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 GRAM.EDU email address, first and last name and a password as per requirements. Click Next.
3. Verify using the email (GRAM.EDU) 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.
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!
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
Students get to work on interesting projects with businesses remotely across the US, while building their resume with real world experience and getting paid.
The IBM Masters Fellowship Program advances this collaboration by recognizing and supporting exceptional Masters students who want to make their mark in promising and disruptive technologies, regardless of their field of study.
https://research.ibm.com/university/awards/masters_fellowship.html
For help or more information contact,
Dr. Derrick Warren
JTS 373
warrend@gram.edu
(318)274-6298
