IBM SkillsBuild

What it does

Account limitation

Each IBM SkillsBuild program is separate, so users need a separate account to access another program.checked 5 Oct 2026

Course access

Visitors can try selected courses anonymously; registering provides access to the full learning catalog, learning tracking, and digital credentials.checked 5 Oct 2026

Credentials

Learners can earn IBM-branded digital credentials that IBM describes as recognized by the market.checked 5 Oct 2026

Integrations

The FAQ says digital credentials are managed through Credly, and learners can share accepted credentials from their Credly profile to social accounts including LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter after authorizing those accounts.checked 5 Oct 2026

Intended learners

IBM SkillsBuild serves adult learners, high school and university students, educators, and organizations that support learners.checked 5 Oct 2026

Languages

IBM says its premium online courses are available in 22 languages.checked 5 Oct 2026

Learning formats

The program includes an online platform and practical learning experiences such as project-based exercises, labs using IBM technology, and insights from IBM mentors.checked 5 Oct 2026

Learning topics

The learning catalog covers artificial intelligence, business and professional skills, cybersecurity, data and analytics, design, IT and cloud, software development, education, healthcare, marketing, and sports and entertainment.checked 5 Oct 2026

Organization enrollment

Organizations supporting high school students can bulk register multiple staff and students.checked 5 Oct 2026

Partner access

Students enrolled at partner institutions can access select IBM software and technology for capstone projects, innovation challenges, and other learning activities.checked 5 Oct 2026

Purpose

IBM SkillsBuild is a free education program that helps adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty develop skills and access career opportunities.checked 5 Oct 2026

Security and privacy

IBM says SkillsBuild for Students and Educators is built on its YourLearning platform, which complies with GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001; personal data can be removed by request.checked 5 Oct 2026

Support

IBM directs learners with additional questions to its SkillsBuild contact page to reach the appropriate support team.checked 5 Oct 2026