IBM SkillsBuild offers 12 ACE credits

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Found this....

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https://skillsbuild.org/college-students...rtificates 

Stand out to employers and professional networks with the IBM SkillsBuild cybersecurity and data analytics certificates. Build required skills for in-demand jobs across multiple industries.
Beginning fall 2024, institutions and state systems are partnering with IBM SkillsBuild to offer two new in-demand certificates that include:

• IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate: Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Data Privacy; Vulnerability Management; System and Network Security; Cloud Security; Security Operations Management; and Incident Response and System Forensics.
  
• IBM SkillsBuild Data Analytics Certificate: Data Classification; Data Usability for Organizations; Inferential and Descriptive Statistics; Data Collection and Analysis; Data Preparation for Analysis; and Data Visualization and Presentation.
  
• A rigorous 3-hour asynchronous capstone.
  
• Up to 12 ACE (American Council on Education) recommended credits.
  
• Developed with faculty and industry experts.
  

The credentials are for first-time degree seekers, upskillers, and career changers who hold a high school degree/GED, associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in a non-technical field.
If you are interested in offering these credentials to your students, please contact SB.Inquiries@ibm.com. We look forward to speaking with you.

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https://skillsbuild.org/adult-learners/e...ty-analyst
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https://skillsbuild.org/adult-learners/e...ta-analyst

[bjcheung77]

Basically... The thing with this is, how do you get into this program?!  Let me check the ACE National Guide for more details...
ACE Net National Guide Link: https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...0d3a33232a

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I added join links
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also "pro certs"

it-support-technician cert
https://skillsbuild.org/adult-learners/e...technician

user-experience-design cert
https://skillsbuild.org/adult-learners/e...nce-design

web-developer cert
https://skillsbuild.org/adult-learners/e...-developer

IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate
IBM-0028
 
07/01/2024
06/30/2027
12

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level
Credits (SH)
Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate
3
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Upper-Division Baccalaureate
3
Technology Management
Upper-Division Baccalaureate
3
Cybersecurity Analysis
Upper-Division Baccalaureate
3
Threats and Incident Response

IBM SkillsBuild Data Analytics Certificate
IBM-0029
 
07/01/2024
06/30/2027
8

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level
Credits (SH)
Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate
3
Data Analytics I
Upper-Division Baccalaureate
3
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
Lower-Division Baccalaureate
2
Statistics

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20 credits ... 15 are UL

// I am the getting the hang of this 

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I joined them all... will report, but 2 of them are 100% ACE credit holding (20 total, 15 UL)
9 UL credits in Cyber alone
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Step 2 of the enroll "optional: Make a Credly Profile" ... reports credits direct to Credly? unsure

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credly (these are the capstomes) I do see badges for other certs... but not these two... no one yet earned fully?
https://www.credly.com/org/ibm-skillsbui...ne-project
https://www.credly.com/org/ibm-skillsbui...ne-project
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and more
https://www.stocktitan.net/news/IBM/new-...810an.html

What new certificates has IBM introduced through SkillsBuild in 2024?
IBM has introduced two new SkillsBuild certificates in cybersecurity and data analytics, designed in collaboration with community colleges.

Which community college systems will offer the new IBM SkillsBuild certificates?
The new IBM SkillsBuild certificates will be available to students across the Alabama Community College System, Bay Area Community College Consortium, Colorado Community College System, and Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

How many credits does ACE recommend for the IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate?
The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends 12 credits for completion of the IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate.

What is the duration of each IBM SkillsBuild certificate learning plan?
Each IBM SkillsBuild certificate learning plan is 60-65 hours in length.

What is IBM's commitment regarding skills training by 2030?
IBM is committed to providing 30 million people with new skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow by 2030.

[Pikachu]

Seems like you can only take this through their partner college institutions. Here's one I found: https://continuingeducation.frontrange.e...&mc=0&sc=0

Not sure if it's worth the $350

[infradata.it@gmail.com]

Seems like you can only take this through their partner college institutions. Here's one I found: https://continuingeducation.frontrange.e...&mc=0&sc=0

Not sure if it's worth the $350

ummm not if you have Coursera, they appear to overlap the Pro Certs? am I wrong?

[bluebooger]

https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...Active%22)

https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...Active%22)

seems just like the coursera ones

[Pikachu]

Seems like you can only take this through their partner college institutions. Here's one I found: https://continuingeducation.frontrange.e...&mc=0&sc=0

Not sure if it's worth the $350

ummm not if you have Coursera, they appear to overlap the Pro Certs? am I wrong?

They seem different. Don't know how much of the actual course material differs though.

For cybersecurity - 

Coursera:
https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...0d3a33232a

SkillsBuild:
https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...0d3a33232a

[infradata.it@gmail.com]

Seems like you can only take this through their partner college institutions. Here's one I found: https://continuingeducation.frontrange.e...&mc=0&sc=0

Not sure if it's worth the $350

ummm not if you have Coursera, they appear to overlap the Pro Certs? am I wrong?

They seem different. Don't know how much of the actual course material differs though.

For cybersecurity - 

Coursera:
https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...0d3a33232a

SkillsBuild:
https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...0d3a33232a

12 credits ... $350 = $29.17/credit ... not bad for UL's hummmm

[infradata.it@gmail.com]

WELL WELL WELL.... look what I found FREE, 100% ONLINE, BUT Semi-Synchronous  (ask and receive, right) .. Moral = Effort (+ social engineering) rewards itself (& if its free, you "Gotta catch 'em all")
This is "Zero to Hero" classified (by me)
PS: YES, I have sent email back about 2nd ACE recommended IBM SkillsBuild Data Analytics Certificate invite link

10 Weeks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate | 2Q 2025 | SkillsBuild | Enrollment period: 5th  May – 23rd May

https://skills.yourlearning.ibm.com/acti...0WKEnglish

It is the matching cert, just different course ... I am enrolled, I will do the course and see if I get the Cert + Badge + ACE Credits, then report on it (will take time)

Email back from SkillBuild, as to my inquiry

Hello,

Thank you again for reaching out.  Right now, these certificates are only offered to select community college systems.

 

However, this 10 week Cybersecurity plan has 95% same content and offered to anyone. We encourage you to enroll in this course instead: 10 Weeks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate | 2Q 2025 | SkillsBuild.





Sincerely,



SkillsBuild Support Team

IBM SkillsBuild

http://skillsbuild.org/
The launch pad to create the next chapter in your career through learning, experience, and community

PLUS (the course)

About this learning plan
Note: This learning plan is offered to learners who are partnered with a SkillsBuild organization. 

 

As technology advances, ensuring the security of digital assets and protecting the online presence of individuals and organizations have emerged as critical priorities. Every industry now finds itself in need of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in cybersecurity. You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles, and engage in activities with tools, frameworks, and scenarios to help you apply and practice what you’ve learned. 

Cohort Schedule : 

Enrollment period: 5th  May – 23rd May
Orientation sessions period*: 9th  May – 26th May(1 hour)
Course starts on: 26th   May 
First Instructor-led session: 30th   May (1.5 hours)
Second Instructor-led session: 10th June (1.5  hours)
Third Instructor-led session: 27th June (1.5 )
Fourth Instructor-led session: 9th  July (1.5 hours)

Fifth Instructor-led session: 23rd  July (1.5- 2 hours)
Course ends on: 3rd   August
Closing Ceremony: 19th August  (1 hour)


Sessions covered in 4 time zones: ET 10:00 AM, GMT 2:00, GMT+3 5:00 PM and IST 7:30 PM


*There are 4 equal sessions, you will be invited to the closest date up to two business days after your registration date. 

Complete this self-paced course with experiential learning, including capstone projects and a final assessment. You can earn up to seven (7) digital credentials, or badges, including the culminating certificate, in this order: 

Microcredential 1: Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Data Privacy
Microcredential 2: Vulnerability Management
Microcredential 3: System and Network Security
Microcredential 4: Cloud Security
Microcredential 5: Security Operations and Management
Microcredential 6: Incident Response and Systems Forensics
Credential: IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate 

Learning outcomes: 

After completing this course, you should be able to: 

Evaluate an organization’s data security posture
Perform an impact analysis to address vulnerabilities
Design a secure network that includes systems and security devices
Ensure the protection of cloud systems, data, applications, and infrastructure
Assemble the components required for security operations and monitoring
Investigate incident reports through digital forensics 

Language: English 

Select Enroll to enroll in this learning plan and begin. 

[infradata.it@gmail.com]

I DO CONFIRM THIS WORKS, IS EASY/FREE, HAS ACE CREDITS AND .... "ITS EPIC" ... add this to list




"I am the courseslayer"
If slaying helpless, intro/fundamentals course sets count, with maybe 150 questions over whole thing.. including 47 question final

An American/Canadian of roughly the 10th grade of secondary school (year 2), could do the entire module set over a weekend .. if they could answer 10 questions per module (then have these repeat in the final exam)

"ACTIVIES" = "Mini labs" > "Remote PC" > "in browser in-frame of same page/window as module" > "Guided task + "what did we do?" questions

Practice stuff/no weight has no "checks" could be spoofed with 100% WRONG replies (0%) and you will get to the graded section unimpeded