Always Be Learning — Computer Science for All
If you are passionate about learning new skills (upskilling) or exploring the field of Information Technology such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, IoT, etc., you can visit the sites below to learn more. Happy Learning!
“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community… Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” ― Cesar Chavez
Cisco Networking Academy
IBM Cognitive Class
NDG (Network Development Group)
I took the opportunity to achieve 18 Acclaim digital badges!
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.”― Roy T. Bennett
Data Science Foundations — Level 1
This badge earner has an understanding of the possibilities and opportunities that data science, analytics and big data bring to new applications in any industry.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
The holder of this credential has introductory knowledge of cybersecurity, including the global implications of cyber threats, the impact of cyber attacks on industries, and why cybersecurity is a growing profession. The holder has an understanding of the ways in which networks are vulnerable to attack and Cisco’s approach to threat detection and defense. They also have insight into opportunities available for pursuing network security certifications.
IT Academy: Software Defined Storage Concepts
The IT Academy: Software Defined Storage Concepts badge holder is an entry level professional that has the basic understanding of storage virtualization, the Software-Defined Data Center and basics of vSAN architecture. This badge holder can identify types of software-defined storage, the layers of a software-defined storage model, and components of a Hyper-Converged Storage vSAN.
IBM Blockchain Essentials V2
This badge earner has developed an understanding of Blockchain principles and practices and how they can be applied within a business environment. They have an understanding of Blockchain and distributed ledger systems, the important concepts and key use cases of Blockchain and how assets can be transferred in a Blockchain network.
IT Academy: Network Virtualization Concepts
The Network Virtualization Concepts badge holder is an entry level professional that has the basic understanding of network virtualization, the Software-Defined Data Center, and basics of NSX architecture. This badge holder can understand how to bridge physical with virtual networks, identify vSphere virtual networking components, and identify key components in the NSX architecture.
Cloud Core
This badge holder understands the basics of cloud technology and is able to describe cloud platforms and models including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Public, Private and Hybrid Multi clouds. The badge earner is familiar with essentials of cloud applications and terms like Virtualization, VMs, Containers, Object Storage, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, and DevOps. The individual has also gained hands-on experience at creating a Cloud account and provisioning services on IBM Cloud.
Data Science Foundations — Level 2 (V2)
This badge earner has a solid understanding of data science methodologies, and tools. The individual also has a hands-on appreciation of programming languages to use in data science tasks.
IBM Cloud Private — Foundation Technology
This badge holder understands the core technologies of IBM Cloud Private: Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm and Cloud Foundry. The earner understands how IBM Cloud Private supports choice in application development with Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, and function-based programming models.
IT Academy: Cloud and Virtualization Concepts
Cloud and Virtualization provides the end user with the knowledge needed to start a career in the digital world. This badge holder will be aware of the basics of virtualization and the data center. Cloud concepts will be introduced along with virtualization solutions. The Cloud and Virtualization badge holder is an entry level individual that understands the basics of cloud computing and virtualization. The badge holder can set up and manage a virtual machine.
Data Science for Business — Level 1
This badge earner understands the relationship between collection and dissemination of data in technology. The individual also understands the public expectation of privacy and the legal and political issues surrounding them.
Introduction to IoT
The holder of this credential has introductory knowledge of Internet of Things and has an understanding how it enables the Digital Transformation along with emerging technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence and the increased attention to cybersecurity. The holder understands the importance of the new Intent Based Networking that uses a software-driven approach and machine learning to be able to connect and secure tens of billions of new devices with ease.
Watson Assistant Foundations
The badge earner has a foundational understanding of Watson Assistant. The individual can articulate the purpose and capabilities of the Watson Assistant service, what to consider when designing an Assistant, the primary use cases for the service, and can use the service tooling to build an Assistant.
IBM Cloud Private Infrastructure and Architecture
This badge earner demonstrates knowledge on IBM Cloud Private. The earner understands the architecture and infrastructure requirements for deploying microservices-based cloud native applications on IBM Cloud Private. The earner also understands the Cloud Professional Services available from IBM.
IBM Cloud Essentials
This badge earner is able to relate how the IBM Cloud enables the different service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) models and different deployment (Public, Hybrid, Private) models of cloud computing. They know how to: access the IBM Cloud using various tools and interfaces; discover appropriate IBM Cloud products or services available for specific functionality; articulate the different ways IBM Cloud delivers services to developers and operational teams; and summarize core groups of available services.
Data Science Methodologies
This badge earner understands the essential steps used in data science business and research problem solving. This includes problem definition, collecting and analyzing data, building relevant models and understanding model deployment results.
IBM Storage and Cloud Essentials
This badge earner has developed an understanding of cloud computing and its features and how they can be applied within an IT storage environment which includes IBM Storage. They have an understanding of the basics of cloud computing, the product architecture of OpenStack, the cloud products within IBM, and how to integrate these with IBM Storage products.
IBM Cloud Private Installation and Configuration
This badge earner demonstrates knowledge on how to install and configure IBM Cloud Private. The badge earner also has demonstrated the ability to deploy applications to IBM Cloud Private and understands how to configure IBM Cloud Private to support high availability. The earner also understands how use the services available from the service catalog as part of an IBM Cloud Private solution.
Lead Manager User
This badge earner understands how to use IBM Talent Management Solutions Lead Manager to help manage leads in their organization. The individual has gained knowledge for using Lead Manager as follows: adding, editing and deleting leads and campaigns, sending communications, BrassRing on Cloud Integration, creating notices, and running reports.
