Charles H. Cornish, III
Executive Director of Career Services
Career Services
Wiley University is connecting students, faculty, and staff with IBM learning resources designed to build skills in key, in-demand technology and professional areas.
Through IBM learning opportunities, members of the Wiley University community can explore areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Cloud Computing
Quantum Computing
Emerging Technologies
Professional and Career Development
Many IBM learning experiences provide opportunities to earn digital credentials and badges that demonstrate knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged to add earned credentials to their résumés, LinkedIn profiles, Handshake profiles, and professional portfolios.
IBM Account
An IBMid may be required to access certain IBM learning resources.
Wiley University students, faculty, and staff should use their Wiley University email address when creating an account when applicable.
To create an IBMid:
Visit https://login.ibm.com
Select Create an IBMid.
Enter your Wiley University email address, first and last name, and create a password that meets IBM's requirements.
Check your Wiley University email for the verification message.
Complete the verification process and finish setting up your account.
Explore IBM SkillsBuild
IBM SkillsBuild provides free learning opportunities designed to help students develop technology and workplace skills.
Learning opportunities include areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence | Cybersecurity | Data | Cloud Computing | Technology | Workplace Skills
Students can complete learning experiences at their own pace and may have opportunities to earn IBM digital credentials upon successful completion of eligible learning activities.
IBM Digital Credentials
IBM offers digital credentials across a variety of technology and professional skill areas.
Earning a credential can help students demonstrate skills and knowledge beyond the classroom.
Students should consider displaying earned credentials on:
LinkedIn
Résumés
Digital portfolios
Internship applications
Graduate school applications
Employment applications
Benefits of IBM Learning
IBM learning resources can provide Wiley University students with opportunities to:
Develop in-demand technology skills
Explore emerging career fields
Strengthen career-readiness competencies
Earn digital credentials
Build stronger résumés and LinkedIn profiles
Demonstrate skills to prospective employers
Prepare for internships and entry-level employment
Connect classroom learning with real-world applications
IBM HBCU Speed Mentoring
IBM's mentoring opportunities can provide students with access to professionals who can share career knowledge, industry perspectives, professional-development guidance, and networking opportunities.
Mentoring can help students expand their professional networks, gain insight into career pathways, and develop skills necessary for transitioning from college into the workplace.
Explore IBM HBCU Speed Mentoring:
https://skillsbuild.chronus.com/p/p6
IBM HBCU Student Tech Talks
IBM's HBCU-focused technology conversations provide opportunities for students to hear from industry professionals and other students while learning about technology, careers, internships, professional experiences, and emerging industry trends.
Students are encouraged to use these experiences not only for learning but also for professional networking and career exploration.
IBM SkillsBuild + Parker Dewey Paid Micro-Internships
Wiley University students can explore opportunities that connect IBM SkillsBuild learning with paid micro-internship experiences through Parker Dewey.
Micro-internships are short-term professional projects that allow students to apply their skills to real-world business challenges while gaining experience that can be added to a résumé and LinkedIn profile.
Your Pathway
Discover → Enroll → Earn the IBM Badge → Add to Résumé/LinkedIn → Apply for Micro-Internships
Students can use these experiences to:
Gain real-world professional experience
Apply skills learned through IBM SkillsBuild
Build their résumés
Strengthen LinkedIn and Handshake profiles
Explore potential career paths
Connect with employers
Earn compensation for completed micro-internship projects
Explore IBM SkillsBuild + Parker Dewey Micro-Internships:
https://info.parkerdewey.com/ibm-skillsbuild/students
Explore Additional IBM Learning Opportunities
IBM offers additional learning and professional-development opportunities in technology and emerging career fields.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to explore available IBM resources and identify learning experiences that complement their academic, professional, and career goals.
IBM Training:
IBM Research:
Turn Your Learning Into Career Experience
Completing a course or earning a credential is only the beginning.
Wiley University students are encouraged to take the next step by connecting their new skills to career opportunities:
LEARN → EARN → SHOWCASE → EXPERIENCE → APPLY
Learn an in-demand skill.
Earn an IBM digital credential.
Showcase it on LinkedIn, Handshake, and your résumé.
Experience the skill through projects and micro-internships.
Apply your experience to internships and career opportunities.
For assistance with incorporating IBM credentials into your résumé, LinkedIn profile, Handshake profile, or career-development plan, contact:
Office of Career and Professional Services
Chcornish@wileyc.edu
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