IBM SkillsBuild A,B,C’s
As a newly minted IBM Ambassador, you will work closely with your student and campus community to talk about all things related to IBM SkillsBuild. This page contains all the information and refreshers you might need to be able to talk about it confidently with your peers.
Remember, completing the IBM SkillsBuild badges: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence, Getting Started with Data, and Getting Started with Cybersecurity, provide you with a huge skill set that will help you in your career. These skills can lead you to jobs in companies such as banks, airlines, hotels, large corporations, and of course IBM! As an IBM Ambassador, you are helping not only yourself kickstart a career path, but also helping your peers on campus.
What is IBM Skillsbuild?
Your Quick Elevator Pitch!
The IBM SkillsBuild platform offers exciting badges to kickstart your journey in the most sought-after fields: cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence.
Why Earn These Badges?
Boost Your Resume: Showcase these badges so you can stand out to employers with verified skills in cybersecurity, data, and AI.
Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience with industry-standard tools developed by IBM.
Future-Proof Your Career: Stay ahead by learning with cutting-edge software and cloud access in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
Network and Grow: Join a community of like-minded students and professionals.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your tech skills and prepare for a thriving career in any field. Start your journey with IBM SkillsBuild today and earn your badges in fields like cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence.
What do you gain by earning these badges?
1-2-3: Career-Building Opportunity
1: Earn a Badge: In 3 hours, earn a high-demand badge. Choose between Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity or data.
2: IBM Speed Mentoring: 3x 30-minute mentoring sessions with an IBM Employee.
3. Micro-paid Internship: Apply for a PAID internship with a top corporation. [This opportunity is only available for All-Freshman Initiative Universities.]
Helpful tools
We have tools to help you learn about or present the basics of this technology:
As an IBM Ambassador, you have already earned your Getting Started badges. Let’s help your peers learn more about these exciting technologies by earning their badges.
Remember to give them your unique referral codes - these are flyers created specifically with your University’s unique codes.
1. Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence
Embrace the future with artificial intelligence! This badge will guide you through the foundational concepts and processes of AI, including its common applications and generative AI. Get practical experience with generative AI tools to refine and create prompts, and see how AI is transforming industries worldwide.
2. Getting Started with Data
Step into the data revolution! This badge provides a comprehensive introduction to data concepts, from the different types of data to exploring big data, and the data analytics process. Learn how to import, analyze, and visualize data using powerful analytics tools. Understand the landscape of data science and start your journey toward becoming a data expert.
3. Getting Started with Cybersecurity
Unlock the secrets of cybersecurity and learn how to protect data in our increasingly digital world. With this badge, you'll gain a foundational understanding of key cybersecurity elements, data privacy, and the CIA triad model. Explore the job outlook and necessary skills for a successful career in cybersecurity, and get hands-on experience with essential cybersecurity tools.
How do I teach people about IBM SkillsBuild
1. Provide examples of use cases
Explain how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data are critical for everyday tasks. This helps students connect with familiar concepts.
2. Help them navigate the platform
Show them your referral codes to sign up and start earning credentials through the IBM SkillsBuild platform. Here are the presentation slides (individualized by University) to help you.
3. Explain how to earn badges
Show how to check their progress in their profile. Share how long challenges took and any tips/tricks you found helpful.
4. Show how to showcase their newly earned credential on LinkedIn
Show your LinkedIn profile with the credentials listed:
