Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen

Browse IBM SkillsBuild courses and start building in-demand job skills today. After completing an eligible course, you can apply to join Riipen and gain hands-on experience through a real-world project.

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Artificial intelligence courses

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Discover artificial intelligence's transformative journey, from its history to its current role in analyzing complex data and learning autonomously. Sign up now to explore AI's potential and impact.

AI Ethics

Learn the five pillars of AI ethics—fairness, robustness, explainability, transparency, and privacy—and discover how they help build trustworthy AI systems. Sign up now to dive into AI ethics with real-world examples.

Your Future in AI: The Job Landscape

Explore the booming AI job market and learn the key skills for success in this exciting field. Sign up now to hear from industry professionals and access valuable resources.

Run AI Models with IBM Watson Studio

In this course, you’ll practice creating an AI machine learning model in a series of simulations using IBM Watson Studio. Sign up now.

Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision

Discover how AI systems understand language, identify images, and create art by exploring the theory behind natural language and vision processing. Sign up now to dive into these transformative technologies.

Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Learn how machines make evidence-based predictions and explore AI systems inspired by the human brain to solve complex problems. Sign up now to start your journey into AI.

Data courses

Introduction to Data Concepts

Get acquainted with essential data concepts, including data types, big data, the analytics process, and visualization. Sign up now to start mastering data.

Data Science in our World

Discover the world of data science, including key methodologies, real-world applications, and the role of data scientists. Sign up now to begin your data science journey.

Overview of Data Tools and Language

Get introduced to essential data analysis and visualization tools, and learn how they’re used in real-world data science projects. Sign up now to start exploring.

Your Future in Data: The Job Landscape

Explore the data job market, learn about the roles and skills of data analysts and scientists, and discover valuable resources to advance your career. Sign up now.

Clean, Refine, and Visualize Data with IBM Watson Studio

Learn how to clean, refine, and visualize data using IBM Watson Studio and the data refinery tool through hands-on simulations. Sign up now.

Project management courses

Project Management Fundamentals

This course introduces you to the basic principles of project management and what it takes to be a successful project manager. Sign up now.

Agile Explorer

Discover the Agile methodology, a flexible approach that fosters innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability. In this course, you'll learn how to apply Agile principles in your work, whether in family, academic, or professional settings. Sign up to complete three key modules (A Taste of Agile, Agile Operations, and Agile Program Fundamentals) and earn the IBM SkillsBuild digital credential.

Software development courses

Web Development Basics

Learn the basics of computer functions, programming languages, and web development, including front-end and back-end. Sign up now to explore the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Developing Sites for the Web

Learn how web developers create websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and understand the software development lifecycle and the impact of agile methods. Sign up now to get started.

Introduction to HTML and CCS

Learn the basics of HTML and CSS, including document structure, elements, and best practices for web development. Sign up now to start building your web page.

Your Future in Web Development: The Job Landscape

Explore the web development job market, the key skills developers need, and how they collaborate with other roles. Sign up now.

Bringing Websites to Life with JavaScript

Learn how web developers use JavaScript with HTML to create dynamic websites, explore Node.js, and understand data handling with MySQL. Sign up now to get started.

Website Testing and Development

Learn how developers test, use version control, and streamline website deployment to ensure efficient and reliable public access. Dive in and sign up now.

Develop an Interactive Task List Web Page

Build an interactive task list web page using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, testing your work along the way. Sign up now to start building.

UX Design Fundamentals

Gain hands-on experience building an interactive task list web page, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You'll also explore UX design fundamentals, from conducting research to wireframing, prototyping, and testing usability. Learn key skills in collaboration and designing for real-world use cases, all while preparing for a future in UX design. Sign up now to start your journey.

How it works

The Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen program combines online learning and hands-on project experience. Learners gain valuable skills and micro-credentials aligned with tech industry demands for free. Upon completion, qualified learners can be hired by employers.

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FAQs

Everything you need to know about Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen

What are cohorts?

Cohorts are designated time frames within which students are invited to complete projects. Learners can apply to join Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen and be selected to a cohort. Learn more in our cohort breakdown.

How do I join IBM SkillsBuild?

IBM SkillsBuild offers free skills-based learning from technology experts. Once you’ve completed a course, you can put your new skills into practice by applying to join the Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen experience, where you can work on real-projects through Riipen’s platform

Am I eligible to participate?

To participate, you must meet all of the following requirements:

- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada according to your province or territory’s regulations.
- Be currently enrolled at an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution, either:
- Expecting to graduate within the next 6 months, or
- An adult learner who is working and looking for a promotion, a new job, or to re-enter the workforce.

I have more questions!

Our help centre, including our FAQ article and participation agreement has the answers to all your questions.