In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, IBM faced a bold challenge: how to help millions of learners worldwide gain hands-on skills in emerging technologies, especially AI. The IBM Skills Network was created to support such efforts and represents a global learning ecosystem built on the Open edX platform. What began as an initiative to support IBM’s own workforce quickly expanded into a transformative upskilling movement, now reaching over 9 million learners across 150+ customized portals and six data centers worldwide.
By leveraging the Open edX platform’s open-source flexibility and scalable architecture, IBM turned a learning platform into a full-fledged innovation hub. From AI-powered grading tools and custom authoring systems to global hackathons with over 176,000 participants, IBM’s Skills Network redefines what corporate and social learning can achieve.
The result? A high-engagement, hands-on learning experience that empowers individuals and organizations alike to thrive in the AI-driven future.
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