IBM SkillsBuild

Virtual Faculty
Buildathon 2023

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About Virtual Faculty Buildathon 2023

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In a world that’s constantly evolving, it’s important for tech educators to stay updated to stay ahead. The Virtual Faculty Buildathon 2023 is designed to expand your horizon and equip you with practical and hands-on technical knowledge. With the help of technical Bootcamps, expert mentoring and access to licensed software, IBM Cloud, self-learning courses and many exciting benefits at no charge.

This faculty development programme, conducted by SmartInternz and sponsored by IBM, enables you to upgrade your skills to become a catalyst for reinvention in your own and your students’ lives.

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Programme Flow

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Register for Virtual Faculty Buildathon

Enrol yourself in the programme

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Register on IBM SkillsBuild

Create an IBM SkillsBuild account to start your journey

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Access IBM SkillsBuild and IBM Cloud at no charge

Gain access to learning and tech resources to help you along the way

4

Upskill on emerging technologies

Attend the 10-day Bootcamp session

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Enrol and start working on a project

Refer to the steps and complete the allocated project


Benefits

Join the programme to access all these benefits

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Online live tech Bootcamps

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Earn IBM SkillsBuild Badges

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Free access to IBM Cloud

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Exclusive access to IBM SkillsBuild courseware and Red Hat CodeReady workspaces

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Build practical skills in emerging technologies

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Tech mentorship and industry connect

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Project completion certificates, subject to valid project submissions

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Network with peers

Technology Tracks

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Cloud App Development
with Red Hat
OpenShift
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Data Analytics
with Cognos
Cyber Security
and SIEM
(powered by QRadar)
AI/ML
with cloud
Badges you earn
Skills you gain

Technology Tracks

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Cloud App Development
with Red Hat
OpenShift
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Badges you earn
Skills you gain
Timelines

Bootcamp 2 :  21 Nov - 02 Dec 2023
Timings :  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Bootcamp 2 :  04 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024

Data Analytics
with Cognos
Cyber Security
and SIEM
(powered by QRadar)
AI/ML
with cloud

How it works

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Step 1
Must be faculty linked with a certified institution

You must be a current faculty associated with an accredited academic institution/university in India at the time of registration.

Step 2
Register for IBM SkillsBuild account

You must register for an IBM SkillsBuild account using your institutional email id.

Step 3
Complete the allotted IBM SkillsBuild self-learning courses

Access courses and explore the courseware section on the IBM SkillsBuild portal. Once you complete a course, simply upload the completion badge link for verification.

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Step 4
Attend the Bootcamp

Attend 10 days of live, instructor-led hands-on training on emerging technologies to understand and build solutions.

Step 5
Start working on the assigned project

Start building the project as per the milestones provided in the SmartInternz project workspace.

Step 6
Submit the project you have worked on

Finally, submit all the project files that you have worked on.


IBM SkillsBuild is the edge you always wanted

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Cloud Access

Enhanced access to the IBM Cloud and select cloud-based resources and applications

Software

No-charge access to the same software used by commercial clients, leading to practical training for present-day jobs

Courseware

Access to IBM courseware that offers the foundation for technology jobs of tomorrow

Key Technologies Covered in Depth

IBM Cloud, IBM Watson Studio, IBM Watson Assistant, IBM Cognos Analytics, Red Hat Openshift, Containerisation, Web Framework

Live Access

Access to live technical sessions happening across the year from various IBM experts

Digital Badges

Earn industry-recognised skill badges upon completion of different courses

Cloud Access

Enhanced access to the IBM Cloud and Selected cloud based resources and applications.

Software

No-charge access to the same software used by commerical customers leading to practical training for present day jobs.

Courseware

Access to the same courses delivered to our enterprise customers for inclusion in part or whole into existing and new curriculum.

Key Technologies covered in depth

IBM Cloud, IBM Data science, IBM Security, Quantum, IBM Engineering, IBM Z, Power Systems, Blockchain and IBM Watson

Live access

Access to live technical sessions happening across the year from various IBM experts

Digital Badges

Earn industry-recognised digital badges upon completion of different courses.

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Project Submission Guidelines

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  • All project files must be available in the GitHub Repository
  • Prepare and upload the project report to GitHub Repository
  • Upload the project screenshots and link to the demonstration video.
  • Compile the Readme.md file in GitHub with all reference links

Training Session Calendar

Date Day Week Link(Diff. link for each week)
21 Nov 2023 Tuesday (6pm - 8pm) Week 1 AI/ML - click here
22 Nov 2023 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Data Analytics - click here
23 Nov 2023 Thursday (6pm - 8pm) Cloud App Development - click here
24 Nov 2023 Friday (6pm - 8pm) Cyber Security - click here
25 Nov 2023 Saturday (6pm - 8pm)
28 Nov 2023 Tuesday (6pm - 8pm) Week 2 AI/ML - click here
29 Nov 2023 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Data Analytics - click here
30 Nov 2023 Thursday (6pm - 8pm) Cloud App Development - click here
01 Dec 2023 Friday (6pm - 8pm) Cyber Security - click here
02 Dec 2023 Saturday (6pm - 8pm)

AMA Session Calendar

Date Day Link
06 Dec 2023 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Register Now
13 Dec 2023 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Register Now
20 Dec 2023 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Register Now
27 Dec 2023 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Register Now
03 Jan 2024 Wednesday (6pm - 8pm) Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is Virtual Faculty Buildathon? 2. Who can participate in Virtual Faculty Buildathon? 3. Where will the 10-day training programme be conducted? 4. What is the minimum skill set and experience required to participate? 5. Can participants enrol for Virtual Faculty Buildathon as a team?
6. What resources will the participants have access to for the project? 7. How will participants communicate with the mentors? 8. Will a certificate be provided on completion of this course? 9. Is it mandatory to complete all the courses?

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