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Free training to learn job skills that will help you land a job.

Gain foundational skills to help you prepare for an entry-level job in tech, while earning credentials and getting guidance from technology experts. All at no cost.

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Skills over degrees

Many employers today are looking for skills, not just degrees.

With IBM SkillsBuild, you’ll gain core technology and important workplace skills like: leadership skills, communication skills, programming skills, problem solving skills, and/or writing skills that are aligned to in-demand jobs. Plus, you can earn digital credentials to show employers what you’ve achieved.

By 2022, the World Economic Forum predicts that nearly half of all jobs will require technology skills.

Each year, 20% of new IBM hires don’t have a four-year college degree. And this number’s only growing.

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Learn and earn

Gain skills and earn digital credentials.

Earn digital credentials from IBM and other professional organizations—at no cost. Add these credentials to your professional networking profile to showcase your new job skills and boost your job prospects.
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SkillsBuild is an invaluable compilation of soft skills and technical skills that can be applied to almost any job. I’ve earned three badges and am working toward more. It’s hard to believe it’s free!”
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