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  • Data Science & Analytics +4
    Explore Emerging Tech
    +7

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    Curious about tech, but not sure where to focus? You've come to the right place. In this learning plan, you'll get an intro to six emerging technol...

    7 hours
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  • Project Management
    Project Management Fundamentals

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    Project management is one of today’s most versatile and in-demand workplace skills. From technology and construction to healthcare and creative ser...

    7 hours
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  • Career Development
    Career Management Essentials
    +1

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    Are you struggling to create an impactful resume and find a job role that matches your skills and abilities? Do you wonder if the values of the com...

    12 hours
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  • Digital Skills +1
    Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
    +6

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    Does artificial intelligence (AI) spark your interest? Here’s your chance to visualize yourself in an AI career! You’ll explore AI’s history, then ...

    10 hours
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  • Web Development
    Web Development Fundamentals
    +1

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    Would you like opportunities to express yourself creatively on the internet? Web development is an exciting, growing field in tech. Learn the basic...

    12 hours
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  • Cyber-security
    Cybersecurity Fundamentals
    +3

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    This course will provide you with an introduction to cybersecurity. From the offense perspective, you will learn about cyberattackers, their tactic...

    7 hours
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  • Data Science & Analytics
    Data Fundamentals
    +2

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    Do you love to discover meaning in facts and numbers? Learn the concepts and methods of data science and how its discoveries change the world. Then...

    7 hours
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  • AI & Machine Learning
    AI Literacy

    By IBM SkillsBuild

    Online asynchronous
    Digital Credential

    From voice assistants to medical diagnostics, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping nearly every aspect of your daily life, education, and work...

    4 hours
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Learnt new skills

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FAQs

We hope you can find answers to most of your questions here.

IBM SkillsBuild is a free online learning platform created by IBM. It offers short courses and digital credentials to help you build in-demand skills for today’s job market. Courses cover topics like digital skills, AI, project management, and much more.

Lynx Educate is a social impact platform that helps people find learning opportunities and career support. Through Lynx, you can join the IBM SkillsBuild programme and receive one-on-one career coaching.

IBM SkillsBuild provides the free courses.

Lynx Educate gives you a simple place to sign up, supporting tools, and career coaching. You learn on IBM’s platform, and Lynx helps guide you on what to study and how to use your new skills.

Anyone aged 16 or older, including students, job seekers, school leavers, and career changers.

Yes! All courses, digital credentials, and career coaching are 100% free.

You can choose to take an unlimited number of available short courses and digital credentials. Courses are fully self-paced, and accessible via mobile phone and computer. Courses are available in several languages, including: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Polish, Italian*

*Note: Not all IBM SkillsBuild courses are offered in every language.

A digital credential is a certificate you earn by finishing certain courses. You can add it to your CV or LinkedIn to show employers your new skills.

  1. Click the 'Get Started Today' or 'Start Learning' button from this page.
  2. Enter an email to activate your free learner support by Lynx and be eligible for 1-1 calls with our career advisors.
  3. You will be redirected to the IBM SkillsBuild platform.
  4. Follow the instructions to create your free IBM SkillsBuild account.
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    If you need help, Lynx advisors can guide you.

Yes. Lynx Educate offers you a personal advisor who can help you pick the best courses for your goals, plan your learning, and answer questions at any time. To book a call with an advisor, click on the blue 'Get Started Today' button at the bottom of this page, create your IBM account, and click on 'Lynx Advising' on the homepage.

No. All courses are flexible, online, and self-paced. You can study whenever it fits your schedule—even for just a few minutes a day on your phone.

If you complete a digital credential, you will receive a digital badge upon completion. You can save it, share it, or use it to apply for jobs, internships, or further learning.

You can contact Lynx Educate’s support team anytime for help with technical issues at: support@lynxeducate.com. We are here to support your learning journey.

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