--- title: "IBM SkillsBuild" url: "/academics/ibm-skills-training" type: page date: 2026-10-02 updated: 2026-10-02 --- # IBM SkillsBuild Academics # IBM SkillsBuild at Manhattan University **Earn industry-recognized IBM credentials in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics at no cost.** Manhattan University has partnered with IBM SkillsBuild to provide training in key emerging technology areas. Students take online courses in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics, then earn employer-recognized digital badges. [ Get Started with Your IBM SkillsBuild ](https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=urx-54369) Image ![IBM SkillsBuild logo for Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-10/skillsbuild-logo.jpg?h=736a2f33&itok=Si9E7Qg-) The Manhattan University Difference ## What You Gain with IBM SkillsBuild IBM SkillsBuild at Manhattan University is free, flexible, and built around the skills employers are actively seeking. Complete courses at your own pace, earn digital badges through Credly, and put what you learn to work through micro-internships, Tech Talks, and access to IBM technology. Free Self-Paced Courses Access IBM SkillsBuild courses online at no cost with your Manhattan University email address, and learn on your own schedule. Professional Digital Badges Earn IBM digital badges through Credly by completing a course, then showcase them on your résumé and LinkedIn profile. Emerging Technology Skills Build knowledge in high-demand fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics through flexible, industry-recognized training from IBM SkillsBuild. Paid Micro-Internships Apply for paid, remote, project-based micro-internships through Parker Dewey once you have earned your first IBM SkillsBuild digital badge. Monthly IBM Tech Talks Join monthly IBM Tech Talks, available to all participating students, and stay current on the technologies shaping today's workplace. Hands-On IBM Technology Put your skills to work with access to IBM technology for advanced practical applications, available to all participating students. Image ![Hands of robot and human touch on big data network, Brain data creative in light bulb, Science and artificial intelligence technology, innovation for futuristic.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_400/public/media/2026-10/ai-manhattan.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=S1u8GVIL) ## From Digital Badge to Degree **Explore majors, minors, and graduate programs that prepare you to lead in an AI-driven economy.** The skills you start building with IBM SkillsBuild lead naturally into Manhattan University's academic programs in AI, data science, and cybersecurity. Undergraduates can major in data science or cybersecurity, add the AI minor to any field of study, or pursue related programs in computer science, computer information systems, business analytics, and computer engineering. Six graduate programs build on that preparation for advanced study. Data scientists earned a median annual wage of $112,590 in May 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [ Explore AI at Manhattan University ](/academics/ai) Image ![Hands of robot and human touch on big data network, Brain data creative in light bulb, Science and artificial intelligence technology, innovation for futuristic.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-10/ai-manhattan.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=bxuVLgOk) Image ![A data scientist holds a tablet in a command center.](/sites/default/files/styles/original_aspect_ratio_400/public/media/2026-10/imb-skillsbuild-vert-1-2000x3000.jpg?itok=WQd4Ee5O) IBM SKillsBuild ## The All-Freshmen Initiative From your first day, you can gain real-world tech skills and credentials employers actively seek. Through IBM SkillsBuild's All-Freshmen Initiative, every first-year student at Manhattan University completes the three-hour "Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence" course. Once you earn the badge, you can apply for paid, project-based micro-internships with a range of companies. 1. **Complete the AI course.** Visit the [IBM SkillsBuild Manhattan website](https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=urx-54369), follow the link to the "Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence" course, sign up with your Manhattan University email address, and take the course. 2. **Earn your badge through Credly.** Download your badge so you are ready to apply for micro-internships in the fall. 3. **Add it to your résumé.** Showcase real-world experience and industry-recognized credentials, all before your first summer break. 4. Apply for micro-internships with Parker Dewey. Once you have earned your badge, visit the [Parker Dewey IBM SkillsBuild page](https://info.parkerdewey.com/ibm-skillsbuild/students) to apply for remote, project-based micro-internships. ### For Manhattan University Faculty IBM SkillsBuild provides faculty with a valuable resource to enrich their teaching, support student career readiness, and stay current with industry trends. The platform offers high-quality introductory content on emerging technologies like AI, cybersecurity, and data science. Faculty can integrate these materials into their curricula or recommend them to students for independent learning. By leveraging SkillsBuild, educators can align academic programs with real-world job skills, enhance student engagement, and better prepare students for work beyond the classroom. 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