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IBM certifications
IBM's free SkillsBuild platform turns short learning plans into Credly badges for adults, high-school students and teachers. The credentials record completed courses and online assessments rather than proctored exams, cost nothing and show no expiry. They are structured introductions to AI, data and security, not professional certifications.
Exam delivery: Online on IBM SkillsBuild with unproctored quizzes and assessments; badges issued through Credly
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- Data Fundamentals against AI Fundamentals: Foundations for Understanding AI
- IBM's sibling credential for AI. Data work comes first in practice, so this course is the better starting point for most people, with the AI badge a natural second.
Official certification portal: skillsbuild.org
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Last reviewed 29 July 2026 · Getting Digital