IBM skills are recognized and valued around the world, so having an effective way to easily share your knowledge and expertise with your professional network is essential for your career growth.

• 78% Percentage of surveyed learners who have experienced increased demand for their skills
• 92% Survey respondents who said an IBM digital credential improved their employability
• 75% Surveyed individuals who said certification was a key factor in receiving a pay increase

The three primary credential types that are defined by the IBM Professional Certification Program.

• IBM Specialty: Provides a higher stakes skills validation credential earned through engagement in highly structured and rigorous learning programs.
• IBM Certification: IBM’s flagship certification credential associated with essential job roles. Three levels of IBM certification credentials are available, which include Associate, Professional, and Advanced.
• IBM Certification PLUS: A unique class of certification that reflects an innovative approach for combining traditional IBM certifications with other complementary and verifiable high-stakes certification and specialization credentials from IBM and third-party organizations.

A digital badge is a portable online data object which represents an outcome or achievement. They are secure, web-enabled credentials that contain granular, verified information employers can use to evaluate an individual’s potential. IBM digital badges are defined by an open technology standard (OBv2) and common language for describing and validating what each IBM digital credential represents.

IBM has partnered with Credly to leverage their platform to translate your learning outcomes or experiences into the digital badges. This allows the badge earner (you) to accept, manage and share your digital badge and the credentials it represents as a digital asset.