Skip to content Skip to main navigation Skip to footer

IBM SkillsBuild

IBM SkillsBuild is a free educational program designed to help learners develop valuable skills and access career opportunities, particularly in the tech field. Offers online courses, digital certifications, and content designed to develop technology and professional skills.

IBM SkillsBuild aims to equip learners with the skills needed for today’s job market, making it easier to start or advance a career in technology. 

Since these are free versions that were made available by the company that represents the software on the software’s official website, their use and installation is the exclusive responsibility of the users, and therefore there is no support or technical support from SIIC.

1. How can I access it?

    1. Open the IBM SkillsBuild Software Downloads website in a web browser.
    2. Click “Access software downloads“.
    3. Enter your academic institution, university, college issued email ID.
    4. Select whether you are a student or a faculty member.
    5. Enter the required information.
    6. Select if would like to participate in the IBM Badge Program.
    7. After you read the IBM SkillsBuild Software Downloads Agreement and Privacy Statement, click “I agree”.
    8. Click Register.
    9. If you already have an IBMid with the academic institution issued email ID, you will be asked to login with that same account now. If you do not have an IBMid along with the academic institution issued email ID, you will be asked to create one at this time.
    10. Return to the IBM SkillsBuild Software Downloads website and login.