Is there any budget-friendly IBM Training subscription?

IBM Training offers an inexpensive subscription. It's called the IBM Video Learning Subscription that you can purchase worth USD 99 for 12 months of access. With this subscription, you can access seminars of IBM and its TechXchange conferences. Some video courses online on technical areas, including AI, IT Infrastructure, and Sustainability are also included.

How are Learning Collections different from Learning Paths with IBM training?

The Learning Paths are designed to guide learners through the content needed to pass the exams. These paths typically start at a foundational level and then progress step-by-step along a role-based sequence leading to the certification. In contrast, the Learning Collections focus on IBM's various business domains and product areas. These collections are generally aimed at an intermediate level and may have prerequisites, such as completing other IBM courses, before learners can engage with the content.

What are the learning formats of IBM Learning Collections?

The IBM Learning Collections combine instructor-led and self-paced courses. These can take weeks to complete.

What are the benefits of IBM certifications?

IBM certifications open doors for various job opportunities in data Science and cybersecurity, among the the highest-paid IT jobs in India . IBM also has products used worldwide, making the product or role-based certifications a staple for global IT professionals.

Can I customise my learning from IBM?

Yes. When you start with IBM training, you can filter Learning Collections to job roles like Consulting and Data Management. Every collection has a separate learning path for roles, where you can find more targeted and relevant learning content.

Do the IBM watsonx.ai certifications differ from general AI/ML certifications?

Yes, the IBM watsonx.ai certifications revolve around the proprietary AI and ML offerings - Watson Studio, Watson Open Scale, etc. The exam preps for such kinds of certifications from IBM cover deployment, customisation, etc., within the IBM ecosystem.

How does IBM support learners preparing for certification exams?

Through IBM Training, learners can subscribe to an annual plan and find dedicated learning paths for the certification exams. The exam preparation usually combines self-paced to instructor-led live courses along with a bunch of articles, documentation, and hands-on lab access with real-world simulations.

What kind of support do IBM learners receive during their training?

IBM training is comprehensive for all learners through expert instructors, a moderated community, and various types of learning resources.

Will I get an entry level job with an IBM certification?

An IBM certification is quite valuable, but may not be enough to land a job if you do not build a portfolio of your projects or do not have basics cleared. But when you have a background in STEM or have related IBM product skills, going for a specialisation-based certification from IBM would be helpful in landing you a job.

What is the fee for IBM Individual Learning subscription?

The IBM Individual Learning subscription fee is INR 2,61,372.84. This is annual fee and it is for one authorised member.

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IBM Training is available for all its products, including Maximo, IBM Z, and QRadar Suite, with 4300+ courses - free and paid. They fall under different product areas, such as Artificial Intelligence, IT Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Automation.

Individuals and enterprises separately choose the annual IBM Learning Subscriptions to get started with 200+ self-paced courses to earn digital badges, certifications, and exam vouchers. These include structured learning paths and learning collections, more than 190 hands-on labs, and many other benefits.

Provider Name	IBM Training
Established In	2020
Official Website	https://www.ibm.com/training/
Popular For	AI, Automation, Data Science
Top IBM certification courses	Data Science Professional Certificate Deep Neural Networks with PyTorch
Learner Base per year	4 Million across 160 countries

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Q: Are IBM courses free?

IBM courses are both free and paid, depending on the topics, products, and product areas. Among 4311 of the total course listings, about 2300+ are free, while the rest are paid.

The free IBM courses are available for different experience levels - from Basic to Intermediate to Advanced. The course lengths for the free IBM training offerings vary between one and 14 hours.

Q: What are the various types of IBM learning subscriptions?

There are three types of IBM learning subscriptions.

IBM Individual Learning Subscription
IBM Enterprise Learning Subscription
IBM Learning Subscription with Red Hat

Pros and Cons of IBM Training

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Advantages

IBM is a trusted training platform and the credentials are recognised worldwide.
Learning and obtaining certifications from IBM demonstrates a professional's updated knowledge on areas of cloud computing, data science, and artificial intelligence.
There are personalised learning journeys with IBM, which helps a variety of professionals in the IT industry.

Disadvantages

Some learners may find the steep learning curve with IBM courses challenging.
For some, learning from IBM helps those who are in larger organisations. The training may not always help those in smaller organisations.

Types of IBM Training

Learning Paths and Learning Collections

IBM training provides dedicated learning paths for certification exams, while the separate learning collections focus on IBM’s business areas and products.

Popular categories include Asset Management, Automation, Data, Analytics, and AI, Sustainability, Security, etc.

Further, the learning collections can be filtered down to job roles, such as Consulting, Data Management, etc.

Learning Collections - Currently, the 87 learning collections available are a mix of instructor-led and self-paced ones. These are usually at the intermediate level with prerequisites such as completing other IBM courses.

Learning Paths - There are 90 learning paths from IBM training. These usually start at the foundational level and then carve out the path to certification based on roles in sequence. Learners can expect articles and course videos, which can be completed in the self-paced mode, more or less.

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