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IBM SkillsBuild

Problem Solving

Your ability to solve problems is a skill that can be developed and enhanced. Problem solving is about thinking about how to approach problems, who to involve in the process to solve them, and how to measure the outcome so that you know you and your team are successful. These learning activities will help you develop the skills and behaviors required to solve problems and implement solutions more efficiently by using a systematic process that involves creative and critical thinking.

Professional Skills Business & Professional Certificate
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AI

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the ability of a machine to perform cognitive functions that are associated with human minds, such as perceiving, reasoning, learning, and problem solving. Explore these learning activities for foundational knowledge of AI concepts, sometimes referred to as cognitive computing. You'll be able to explain what artificial intelligence is and how it can be applied in the professional world. You have the option to complete the Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals courses to earn an IBM-recognized digital credential!

Technology Skills AI & Machine Learning Certificate
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Open Source Software

Open source software allows for companies, projects, and enterprises to adopt a community-backed development model, where diverse communities of developers come together to solve problems, develop new technologies, and create better software. Open development models are the driving force behind much of the innovation we are seeing today around cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning. IT professionals with open source skills are in demand more than ever.

Technology Skills Business & Professional Certificate
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Critical Thinking

Using critical thinking and creativity to identify potential solutions to problems is a key modern workplace skill. Critical thinking is about framing the situation, uncovering new realities and ideas, drawing upon diverse perspectives, and using sound judgment. These learning activities will help you improve your ability to solve problems by thinking about how you approach them, who to involve in the process, and how to measure outcomes of success.

Professional Skills Business & Professional Certificate
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Resilience

When faced with a natural disaster, health concern, tragedy, or problems with a relationship, work, or school, resilience is how well a person can adapt to the events in their life. A person with good resilience can bounce back more quickly and with less stress than someone whose resilience is less developed. Events will negatively impact us in our lives. It is your responsibility to cultivate the skill of resilience to be able to bounce back as quickly as possible to be able to continue enjoying your life. These learning activities will introduce you to what it means to be resilient and techniques to build or boost your resilience.

Professional Skills Business & Professional Certificate
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